Sacramento, CA, US
Role Summary
We are seeking a DevOps Engineer for a hybrid role in Sacramento, CA, to be responsible for designing, implementing, and operating scalable, automated, and resilient cloud infrastructure and delivery pipelines in a product-centric environment. This role requires deep expertise in AWS, Kubernetes/EKS, infrastructure-as-code, CI/CD, and automation to enable rapid, secure, and reliable software delivery aligned with business objectives.
Key Responsibilities Expected in the Role
Cloud & Platform Engineering
* Design, implement, and support AWS-based infrastructure solutions in a product-centric environment.
* Manage and operate Kubernetes and Amazon EKS clusters to support scalable application workloads.
* Ensure platform reliability, performance, and security through automation and best practices.
CI/CD & GitOps
* Design, implement, and maintain CI/CD pipelines using GitOps methodologies.
* Enable automated build, test, deployment, and rollback capabilities.
* Promote DevOps best practices across development and operations teams.
Infrastructure as Code (IaC)
* Design and implement infrastructure-as-code solutions using Terraform, AWS CloudFormation, and AWS CDK.
* Design reusable IaC patterns for core AWS services including API Gateway, VPC, EKS, IAM, and related infrastructure components.
* Ensure consistency, repeatability, and scalability across environments.
Automation & Scripting
* Develop advanced automation using Python, Bash, and PowerShell.
* Build automated workflows, serverless functions, monitoring tools, and custom infrastructure utilities.
* Integrate APIs and SDKs to enhance operational efficiency and system observability.
Configuration Management & Systems Administration
* Implement and maintain configuration management solutions using Ansible, Chef, or Puppet.
* Provide Linux and Windows systems administration support for cloud and hybrid environments.
Must have one of the following Certifications:
* AWS Certified DevOps Engineer - Professional
* AWS Certified Solutions Architect - Professional
* Kubernetes Administrator (CKA) Certification - Professional
Mandatory Qualifications (within the last 10 years)
* Five (5) years designing Infrastructure as Code (IaC ) patterns for API Gateway, Virtual Private Cloud (VPC), Elastic Kubernetes Service (EKS), Identity and Access Management (IAM), and other AWS components
* Five (5) years building automated workflows, serverless functions, monitoring tools, or infrastructure utilities using advanced scripting techniques (Python, Bash, PowerShell) and API/SDK integrations
* Five (5) years of configuration management tools (Ansible, Chef, Puppet)
* Five (5) years Continuous Integration/ Continuous Integration/Continuous Delivery (CI/CD) pipelines, GitOps methodologies, Linux and Windows administration
* Bachelor's degree or four (4) additional years of experience
Preferred. Qualifications.
Any experience working with the Public Sector or the Federal Government. Is a plus.