Lead DevOps Engineer
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Job Title 1: Lead DevOps Engineer
Job Title 2: Senior DevOps Engineer
Location : Herndon, VA - Hybrid
Job Type : Contract
Client: UST
Except OPT and H1T, All Work Authorization is Workable
Mandatory Skills : Gitlab CI, Kubectl, Kubernetes, Helm Charts,
Additional Skills : Java, Springboot, Maven
Job Description:
We are seeking a highly skilled Senior DevOps Engineer to join our dynamic team. In this role, you will be responsible for managing our CI/CD pipelines, deploying applications, and ensuring the reliability and scalability of our infrastructure. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in GitLab CI, Kubernetes, and Helm charts, with experience in Java Spring Boot and Maven being a plus.
Key Responsibilities:
Design, implement, and manage CI/CD pipelines using GitLab CI.
Deploy and manage containerized applications using Kubernetes.
Utilize kubectl and Helm charts for efficient deployment and orchestration.
Collaborate with development teams to automate processes and improve deployment workflows.
Monitor system performance, troubleshoot issues, and optimize infrastructure.
Maintain and improve system security and compliance.
Contribute to architecture discussions and provide insights for scalability and efficiency.
Mentor junior engineers and foster a culture of continuous improvement.
Required Skills:
Extensive experience with GitLab CI for continuous integration and deployment.
Proficient in Kubernetes and Helm charts for container orchestration and management.
Strong knowledge of kubectl and its functionalities.
Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud Platform) o Experience with infrastructure as code tools (Terraform, Ansible)
Preferred Skills:
Familiarity with Java Spring Boot and Maven for application development.
Education & Experience:
Bachelor s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
5+ years of experience in DevOps or related roles