Senior DevOps Engineer

Company: DISYS
Location: Herndon
Posted on: April 9, 2021

Job Description:

***Please Note: This is Fulltime direct hire position and the client will only consider candidates who are able to work with the client on their w2 without any sponsorship now or in the future***If you are on any kind of visa please do not apply to this role, unfortunately, candidates on a VISA will not be considered for this role*** ***G-C and U-S-C only*** About the Role: The Senior Engineer, DevOps works as part of a team responsible for operating, maintaining, and automating cloud and local software deployments with a focus on security, reliability, and building new communication channels. Be here for the day the on-prem servers are shut down for the last time! Customer Focus:

• Perform automated deployments for various environments while in parallel architecting the build, deployment, and release processes in accordance with the Clients goals of implementing continuous integration and continuous deployment processes.
• Research and develop scripts and automation tools that will be used to build, integrate, and deploy software releases to various platforms. Optimizes Work Processes:
  • Install, setup, configure, and maintain the build and release management tools.
  • Maximize efficiency within the SDLC through build and deployment automation while aiming for no downtime or outages during deployments to production.
  • Work to minimize the number of releases that need to be rolled back due to errors in the deployment process and/or in the content of the deployment (such as incorrect libraries, jar/war files, etc.)
  • Work with engineering, infrastructure, and operational teams to ensure systems are secure, scalable, and reliable.
  • Review deployment and operational environments, i.e., execute initiatives to reduce failure, troubleshoot issues across the entire infrastructure stack, expand monitoring capabilities, and manage technical operations.
  • Design and build solutions that move data and applications from internal solutions to cloud-based solutions. Collaborates:
    • Leverage strong automation skills (tool agnostic) and drives initiatives to automate processes.
    • Provide guidance and support on how to measure application flows to ensure optimal performance and to identify application errors before they manifest in production.
    • Lead problem solving efforts, as needed and collaborate with project team members to deliver technical solutions. Communicates Effectively:
      • Communicate clearly and effectively across IT, business process owners, and customers.
      • Communicate progress and challenges to management.
      • Lead, train, and delegate to DevOps team members on CI/CD projects, knowledge, and initiatives. What You Bring to the Table:
        • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Systems Engineering, or Information Systems, or some equivalent combination of education and experience, including through military service.
        • Advanced proficiency with a combination of the following (typically acquired by 8-10 years of experience):
          • Web protocols, Linux/Unix tools and web architecture, and Jenkins or an equivalent CI/CD tool.
          • Release, Build, and Configuration Management or an equivalent number of years of combined development and release management experience.
          • Building automated tools, DevOps solutions, and CI/CD processes via Java, Python and/or Jython scripting.
          • Maven Scripting.
          • Open-Source technologies.
          • Experience with the following:
            • Evaluating, configuring, architecting, and integrating cloud-based services and tools.
            • Build automation tools and source code control management tools such as Subversion, GitHub, or AWS Code Commit.
            • Working with and defining code branching, build, deployment automation, and deployment strategies for diverse systems.
            • Best practices, processes, and tools required to support a successful Continuous Integration System.
            • Proficient in deploying releases and builds within an Agile environment and familiarity with Agile software development practices.
            • Excellent communication skills with the ability to communicate technical and nontechnical messages to all levels of staff.
            • Demonstrated ability to
              • Perform in a leadership and mentorship role.
              • Work in a fast-paced environment and successfully deliver projects on time.
              • Work independently with little supervision and be a team player.
              • Lead, train, and persuade colleagues on CI/CD decisions.
              • Resolve problems quickly and successfully. Job Requirements:Additional Desired Requirements:
                • Certification as an AWS DevOps Engineer or Architect.
                • A desire for defining methods to achieve zero downtime deployments.
                • Experience:
                  • In architecting and automating deployments across an entire technology stack.
                  • Configuring, deploying and versioning major and minor database releases in conjunction with versioned application deployments, preferably against Oracle Databases or cloud-based databases such as PostgreSQL/DynamoDB.
                  • Configuring, deploying, and versioning major and minor WebLogic and/or Tomcat builds.
                  • Proficiency with:
                    • Training QA and production support staff to perform automated deployments.
                    • Familiarity with DevOps tools/technologies such as Docker/Fargate, Lambda, CloudFormation/Terraform, and/or Kubernetes.

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