DevOps Engineer (AWS or Azure)

DevOps Engineer (AWS or Azure)

BCforward is currently seeking a highly motivated DEVOPS ENGINEER (AWS, AZURE) for a REMOTE opportunity!

Position Title: DEVOPS ENGINEER ( AWS /AZURE)

Location: REMOTE

Anticipated Start Date: ASAP

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: 3+ Months with potential to long term

Job Type: CONTRACT (%3D40 HRS WEEKLY)/ [CONTRACT], [REMOTE]

Pay Range: [$60/hr]-[$64/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.).

Job Description:

3-5 years years of experience in DevOps.
Proficiency in scripting and automation using languages such as Python, Bash, or PowerShell.
Experience with containerization and orchestration tools such as Docker and Kubernetes.
Solid understanding of networking, security, and infrastructure best practices.
Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to troubleshoot complex issues.
Strong communication and leadership skills, with the ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.

Preferred Qualifications:
Experience with configuration management tools such as Ansible, Chef, or Puppet.
Knowledge of database management and optimization (e.g., MySQL, PostgreSQL, MongoDB).
Familiarity with Agile and DevOps methodologies and practices.
Experience with monitoring and l

Preferred Skills:( for AWS)

• AWS experience including the deployment and support of custom-developed, enterprise solution.
• Lambda, API Gateway, CloudFront, EC2, S3, Elastic Beanstalk Database (SQL and NoSQL) and data services experience in AWS (RDS, DynamoDB, Redshift, Aurora).
• Infrastructure as Code automation using Cloud Formation or Terraform
• Familiarity with AWS network and routing technologies such as VPC, Security Groups, NACL, Route 53, Load Balancing and Availability Zones
• Build and deployment automation using one or more platforms such as Bamboo, Jenkins, TFS/Azure DevOps, TeamCity, Urban Code, etc.
• Excellent scripting skills. Python, PowerShell

Preferred skills for Azure DevOps:

• Azure PaaS experience including the deployment and support of custom-developed, enterprise solutions.
• Azure PaaS services including App Services, Key Vault, Azure Automation, Resource Manager, Storage/Backup, Application Service Environments (Equivalent experience across other cloud platforms will be considered, but there should be some level of hands-on exposure to Azure).
• Database (SQL and NoSQL) and data services experience in Azure (Azure SQL, Document DB, HD Insight, Data backup).
• Azure Resource Manager template management
• Familiarity with Azure Virtual Networks, Network Security groups, DNS, Traffic Manager, Load Balancing and Availability Sets
• Build and deployment automation using one or more platforms such as Bamboo, Jenkins, TFS/VSTS, TeamCity, UrbanCode, etc.

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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This posting is not an offer of employment. All applicants applying for positions in the United States must be legally authorized to work in the United States. The submission of intentionally false or fraudulent information in response to this posting may render the applicant ineligible for the position. Any subsequent offer of employment will be considered employment at-will regardless of the anticipated assignment duration.

Interested candidates please send resume in Word format Please reference job code 232180 when responding to this ad.

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