DevOps Engineer

DevOps Engineer Jersey City, New Jersey **Hybrid** Contract $96/hr - $105/hr Grow your career as a DevOps Engineer with an innovative global bank in Jersey City, NJ. Contract role with strong possibility of extension. Will require working a hybrid schedule 2-3 days onsite per week. Join one of the world's most renowned global banks and trusted brand with over 200 years of continuously evolving financial services worldwide. You will work alongside some of the smartest minds in the industry who are excited to share their knowledge and to learn from you. Contract Duration: 12+ Months **Required Skills & Experience** + Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience. + 10+ years of experience in a DevOps, Site Reliability Engineering (SRE), or Infrastructure Engineering role. + Disaster recovery/resiliency expertise and how to set up an execution plan. + Understand Java application code and DevOps infrastructure including CI/CD pipelines. + Proven cloud experience (e.g., AWS, Azure, GCP), including services like compute, networking, storage, and databases, specifically within a Linux environment. + Proficiency in scripting and programming languages (e.g., Java, Bash, SQL, Python) for automation and tool development. + Extensive experience with CI/CD tools (e.g., Jenkins, Tekton, TeamCity). + Solid understanding and hands-on experience with containerization technologies (Docker) and orchestration platforms (Kubernetes, OpenShift). + Experience with monitoring and logging solutions (e.g., Prometheus, Grafana, ELK Stack, Datadog). + Experience with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools such as Terraform, CloudFormation, or Ansible. + Strong understanding of Linux operating systems and networking fundamentals. + Experience with Oracle databases. + Excellent communication and collaboration skills. **Desired Skills & Experience** + Experience with microservices architectures and serverless computing. + Knowledge of security best practices, compliance frameworks (e.g., ISO 27001, SOC 2), and security tools. + Certifications (e.g., AWS Certified DevOps Engineer, Kubernetes Administrator, Oracle Certified Professional). **What You Will Be Doing** + Design, implement, and manage highly available, scalable, and secure cloud infrastructure, including Virtual Machines, OpenShift, and Kubernetes. + Develop, maintain, and optimize CI/CD pipelines to enable rapid and reliable software deployment. + Conduct and participate in Disaster Recovery Testing to ensure system resiliency and business continuity. + Implement and manage Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using tools like Terraform, CloudFormation, or Ansible for automated provisioning and configuration. + Monitor system performance, troubleshoot complex issues, and ensure proactive incident resolution across our environments. + Automate operational tasks, build tools, and improve processes to enhance efficiency and reduce manual effort. + Collaborate closely with development teams to integrate DevOps practices, promote best practices, and improve system reliability and performance. + Implement and enforce security best practices and compliance standards within the infrastructure and operational workflows. + Participate in an on-call rotation to support critical production systems and respond to incidents. **You will receive the following benefits:** + Medical Insurance - Four medical plans to choose from for you and your family + Dental & Orthodontia Benefits + Vision Benefits + Health Savings Account (HSA) + Health and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts + Voluntary Life Insurance, Long-Term & Short-Term Disability Insurance + Hospital Indemnity Insurance + 401(k) including match with pre and post-tax options + Paid Sick Time Leave + Legal and Identity Protection Plans + Pre-tax Commuter Benefit + 529 College Saver Plan Motion Recruitment Partners (MRP) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All applicants must be currently authorized to work on a full-time basis in the country for which they are applying, and no sponsorship is currently available. Employment is subject to the successful completion of a pre-employment screening. Accommodation will be provided in all parts of the hiring process as required under MRP's Employment Accommodation policy. Applicants need to make their needs known in advance. **Posted by:** Melissa Klein **Specialization:** + DevOps