DevOps Engineer

BCforward is currently seeking a highly motivated Senior Infra DevOps Engineer for an opportunity in Oakland, CA.

Position Title: DevOps Engineer

Location: Oakland, CA.

Anticipated Start Date: 29th - April - 2024
Please note this is the target date and is subject to change. BCforward will send official notice ahead of a confirmed start date.

Expected Duration: 6+ months contract

Job Type: [FULL TIME (>%3D30 HRS WEEKLY), [CONTRACT/TEMP TO HIRE/PERM], [Onsite]

Pay Range: $45.35.39/hr - $50.85/hr

Please note that actual compensation may vary within this range due to factors such as location, experience, and job responsibilities, and does not encompass additional non-standard compensation (e.g., benefits, paid time off, per diem, etc.).

Description:
The Sr. Infra DevOps Engineer's primary function will be to advance the infrastructure team from a traditional infrastructure methodology to an infrastructure as code approach.
You will be responsible for maintaining and expanding the orchestration platform for containers using Kubernetes, helping, and supporting applications teams integrate CI/CD with Kubernetes, providing an automated build and configuration process for BareMetal that is hardware agnostic and helping lead the infrastructure and applications teams through the DevOps journey in the on premises environment.
The role also requires on-call rotation when necessary.

Essential Responsibilities:
* Build out additional automation which includes the Windows/Linux OS platforms, Storage platforms and DB platforms.
* Roadmap, architect, and collaborate with development teams to transition and enhance their existing CI/CD pipeline.
* Assist with the design and building of reliable, fault tolerant on premises infrastructure following industry best practices.
* Leverage cloud technologies and best practices on-premises and in Azure
* Thought leader across multiple teams and technologies to drive change into teams to move towards and infrastructure as code approach.
* Using automation to reduce operational workload to support teams.
* Automated infrastructure configuration management using Ansible or similar tools.
* Incorporate security best practices within the CI/CD pipeline using process or tools.
* Identify performance related issues on the platform and identify possible causes.
* Operational support of core infrastructure services which includes the ability to transition to traditional infrastructure, server, storage, network.

Minimum Qualifications:
* Minimum five (5) years' experience working in a lead role in a large, containerized environment using Kubernetes as the main platform for container orchestration.
* Minimum four (4) years' experience working on Linux as a power user or administrator, specifically Red hat.
* Minimum of three (3) years' experience working with Windows Servers either from an application support role or administration.
* Bachelor's degree in computer science, Engineering, Social Science, Education, Business, Health Care or related field and Minimum three (5) years working in IT or operations. Additional equivalent work experience may be substituted for the degree requirement.

Benefits:
BCforward offers all eligible employees a comprehensive benefits package including, but not limited to major medical, HSA, dental, vision, employer-provided group life, voluntary life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, and 401k.

About BCforward:
Founded in 1998 on the idea that industry leaders needed a professional service, and workforce management expert, to fuel the development and execution of core business and technology strategies, BCforward is a Black-owned firm providing unique solutions supporting value capture and digital product delivery needs for organizations around the world. Headquartered in Indianapolis, IN with an Offshore Development Center in Hyderabad, India, BCforward's 6,000 consultants support more than 225 clients globally.
BCforward champions the power of human potential to help companies transform, accelerate, and scale. Guided by our core values of People-Centric, Optimism, Excellence, Diversity, and Accountability, our professionals have helped our clients achieve their strategic goals for more than 25 years. Our strong culture and clear values have enabled BCforward to become a market leader and best in class place to work.
BCforward is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against based on disability.
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Interested candidates please send resume in Word format Please reference job code 221455 when responding to this ad.