DevOps Engineer

Scottsdale, ArizonaHybridContract$70/hr - $80/hrA FinTech organization is currently looking to hire a Cloud Platform Engineer for a contract engagement based in Scottsdale with a hybrid schedule requiring 3 onsite days per week. The team is focused on AWS cloud infrastructure, platform engineering, security, and operational excellence as part of a large-scale cloud transformation initiative.This role will support the migration of mission-critical applications and data from on-premises environments to AWS while helping deliver secure, scalable, and cost-efficient cloud-native solutions. The engineer will work closely with infrastructure, security, compliance, and application teams to improve reliability, automate infrastructure through Terraform, strengthen observability, support regulatory requirements, and maintain highly available production systems.Contract Duration: Through the end of the yearRequired Skills & ExperienceBachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related technical discipline7+ years of Cloud Engineering or DevOps experience3+ years of hands-on AWS experienceStrong expertise with AWS services including EC2, EKS, Lambda, RDS, S3, and IAMExperience administering and supporting Kubernetes environments, particularly EKSStrong Linux administration experienceHands-on Docker experienceExperience supporting business-critical production systemsKnowledge of CI/CD pipelines, testing practices, secure development principles, and DevOps methodologiesExperience implementing Infrastructure as Code using TerraformExperience working with PCI-DSS, SOC 2, FFIEC, or similar compliance frameworksExperience building observability and monitoring solutions for large-scale transactional environmentsStrong documentation, communication, and problem-solving skillsCurrent AWS or comparable cloud certificationAbility to pass a background check and drug screeningDesired Skills & ExperienceExperience with AppDynamics monitoring solutionsExperience with container security platforms such as Twistlock or Aqua SecurityExperience with C#, Ruby, or PythonKnowledge of ACH, EFT, RTP, or FedNow payment networksExperience working within FinTech, banking, or other highly regulated industriesWhat You Will Be DoingTech Breakdown50% AWS Cloud Infrastructure20% Kubernetes, Containers & Platform Operations15% Infrastructure as Code & CI/CD15% Security, Compliance & ObservabilityDaily Responsibilities60% Hands-On Cloud Engineering20% Troubleshooting, Incident Response & On-Call Support10% Security, Compliance & Audit Support10% Documentation & Cross-Functional CollaborationYou will receive the following benefits:Medical Insurance - Four medical plans to choose from for you and your familyDental & Orthodontia BenefitsVision BenefitsHealth Savings Account (HSA)Health and Dependent Care Flexible Spending AccountsVoluntary Life Insurance, Long-Term & Short-Term Disability InsuranceHospital Indemnity Insurance401(k) including match with pre and post-tax optionsPaid Sick Time LeaveLegal and Identity Protection PlansPre-tax Commuter Benefit529 College Saver PlanMotion Recruitment Partners (MRP) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All applicants must be currently authorized to work on a full-time basis in the country for which they are applying, and no sponsorship is currently available. Employment is subject to the successful completion of a pre-employment screening. Accommodation will be provided in all parts of the hiring process as required under MRP’s Employment Accommodation policy. Applicants need to make their needs known in advance.