DevOps Architect

About Client:

The client is a global consulting, technology, and digital firm specializing in the financial services industry. Established in 2001, the company provides innovative solutions to help clients navigate digital transformation, enhance operational efficiency, and achieve strategic objectives. With a focus on banking, capital markets, and insurance, it leverages cutting-edge technologies such as blockchain, artificial intelligence, and data science to deliver customized IT solutions and business consulting services.

The company's commitment to innovation, combined with its industry expertise, positions it as a leader in driving technological advancements and helping financial institutions stay competitive in a rapidly evolving market.

Rate Range: $80-$90/Hr

Job Description:

Deploy and maintain critical applications on cloud-native microservices architecture

Implement automation, effective monitoring, and infrastructure-as-code

Deploy and maintain CI/CD pipelines across multiple environments

Support and work alongside a cross-functional engineering team on the latest technologies

Iterate on best practices to increase the quality & velocity of deployments

Have on call responsibilities in rotation with the engineering team

Increase the sophistication of our alerting and escalation mechanisms

Help increase system performance with a focus on high availability and scalability

Propose, scope, design, and implement various infrastructure architectures

Develop and maintain solutions for operational administration, system/data backup, disaster recovery, and security/performance monitoring

Continuously evaluate existing systems with industry standards, and make recommendations for improvement

Perform root cause analysis for production errors

Continue to keep the lights on (day-to-day administration) Skills and Qualifications:

BSc in Computer Science, Engineering or relevant field

12+ years of professional experience as a DevOps/System Engineer

Experience maintaining and deploying highly-available, fault-tolerant systems at scale

A drive towards automating repetitive tasks (e.g. scripting via Terraform or Bash or Python or Ruby )

Practical experience with Docker containerization and clustering ( Kubernetes )

Expertise with cloud provider - Azure, AWS and GCP

Version control system experience (e.g. Git, Azure DevOps )

Experience implementing CI/CD (e.g . Azure DevOps, Jenkins, GitLab )

Operational (e.g. HA/Backups)

Experience with configuration management tools (e.g. Powershell with DSC, Ansible, Chef )

Experience with infrastructure-as-code

Effective communication skills

Professional experience and a high-level understanding of working with various operating systems and their implications

Problem-solving attitude

Collaborative team spirit

Non-benefitted (other than those mandated under state or federal law).Please note that this position does not include paid time off benefits. ApTask offers subsidized insurance coverage to our employees.

About ApTask:

ApTask is a leading global provider of workforce solutions and talent acquisition services, dedicated to shaping the future of work. As an African American-owned and Veteran-certified company, ApTask offers a comprehensive suite of services, including staffing and recruitment solutions, managed services, IT consulting, and project management. With a focus on excellence, collaboration, and innovation, ApTask provides unparalleled opportunities for professional growth and development. As a member of the ApTask team, you will have the chance to connect businesses with top-tier professionals, optimize workforce performance, and drive success across diverse industries. Join us at ApTask and be part of our mission to empower organizations to thrive while fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment.

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