Systems Engineer (Cloud DevOps)

TL;DR

Senior Cloud & DevOps Software Engineer (AWS Java): Architect, design, and implement cloud-native and hybrid cloud solutions using AWS and OpenShift with an accent on microservices, IaC, container orchestration, and security best practices. Focus on driving CI/CD pipelines, optimizing monitoring and logging, and leading technical initiatives in Agile environment.

Location: Richmond, VA 23219

Salary: $176,800–$218,400

Company

Staffing firm placing professionals in finance and tech sectors.

What you will do

• Architect and implement cloud-native and hybrid solutions using AWS and Red Hat OpenShift.
• Lead full lifecycle development of microservices, serverless, and modern web apps (AngularJS, React).
• Implement IaC, Docker, Kubernetes orchestration, and CI/CD pipelines (Jenkins, Jira).
• Apply security practices (IAM, WAF, OWASP) and optimize monitoring (ELK, Splunk, CloudWatch).
• Mentor teams and contribute to Agile ceremonies as technical SME.

Requirements

• 8+ years IT experience, including 6+ in software dev and 2+ in cloud architecture.
• 2+ years with OpenShift, Kubernetes, and containerized solutions.
• Strong Java full-stack expertise, cloud-native architecture (Well-Architected Framework, microservices).
• Experience with API integration (REST, API Gateway, MuleSoft).
• Proven leadership in technical initiatives and mentoring.
• Master’s in IT or equivalent preferred; AWS certification preferred.

Nice to have

• Finance industry experience.

Culture & Benefits

• High-velocity Agile DevOps environment.
• For assignments 13+ weeks: medical, dental, vision, 401k, statutory sick pay.
• Reasonable accommodations for disabilities.
• Equal opportunity employer participating in E-Verify.