A DevOps Engineer works with software engineers and system operators to develop, build and install new technology systems and manage code releases. Participates in strategic project planning; tracks changes in projects and guides project team work as new systems are deployed. Identifies and fixes problems and provides system maintenance.
DevOps Engineer at MaximaTek DevOps Engineer at MaximaTek in Melrose Park, Illinois Posted in 2 days ago.
Type:
full-time
Job Description:
About the
Role:
DevOps Engineer We are seeking a detail-oriented DevOps Engineer to design, build, and maintain our CI/CD pipelines, cloud infrastructure, and system reliability. In this role, you will act as a vital bridge between development and operations teams, ensuring continuous deployment, automated workflows, high availability, and strict adherence to security and compliance standards.
Core Responsibilities CI/CD & Automation:
Design, build, and maintain automated continuous integration and deployment (CI/CD) pipelines to streamline software delivery. Infrastructure as Code (IaC): Provision, manage, and scale cloud environments using infrastructure automation tools like Terraform, Ansible, or CloudFormation.
Cloud Infrastructure Management:
Oversee daily cloud platform operations (AWS, Azure, or GCP), optimizing performance, cost efficiency, and reliability.
Monitoring & Observability:
Implement and maintain robust logging, monitoring, and alerting frameworks (e.g., Prometheus, Grafana, Datadog) to track system performance and uptime.
Containerization & Orchestration:
Manage application containerization and cluster orchestration using Docker and Kubernetes.
Security & Collaboration:
Partner with software engineering and security teams to embed DevSecOps practices, manage access controls, and patch vulnerabilities.
Qualifications Education:
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Software Engineering, or a related field (Required).
Experience:
0-5 years of experience in DevOps, Cloud Engineering, Systems Administration, or Software Development. Technical Skills (Required): Solid understanding of cloud computing services (AWS, Azure, or GCP). Proficiency with CI/CD tools (e.g., Jenkins, GitHub Actions, GitLab CI, Azure DevOps). Hands-on experience with containerization and orchestration (Docker, Kubernetes). Strong scripting skills (Python, Bash, or Shell). Familiarity with version control (Git) and automated testing frameworks.
Preferred Skills:
Professional certifications (e.g., AWS Certified DevOps Engineer, CKA/CKAD). Experience with database administration, networking, and security compliance. Knowledge of microservices architecture and modern site reliability engineering (SRE) principles.
What We Offer Targeted Placement:
Direct marketing to our network of hiring managers in the Technology and Engineering sectors.
Technical Resume Rebuild:
Optimization of your profile to highlight cloud engineering, pipeline automation, and technical skills.
Interview Coaching:
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