DevOps Engineer (Azure / Kubernetes / Groovy / DataDog)

Description: Due to client requirement, applicants must be willing and able to work on a w2 basis. For our w2 consultants, we offer a great benefits package that includes Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits, 401k with company matching, and life insurance. Rate: $60 - $65 / hr. w2 Responsibilities: Guide multiple teams and their Azure releases Experience Requirements: MUST HAVE: -Azure confidence and hands on experience (going to be guiding other teams release's) -recent Groovy Scripting for jenkins is an absolute must have -Datadog and splunk -Kubernetes (they have 100 apps running in AKS) DevOps Cloud Engineering: 7-10 years of experience in the field. Groovy Scripting: Advanced proficiency in scripting for Jenkins. Automation Scripts: Skilled in designing and developing release automation scripts using existing tools and resources. CI/CD Pipelines: Experienced in building and maintaining CI/CD pipelines, along with managing infrastructure, system, and security configurations. Software Release Management: Proficient in overseeing new software releases and managing their implementation. Microsoft Azure: Hands-on experience with Azure's network, security, deployment, automation, and serverless technologies, preferably with certification. Kubernetes and GitOps: Practical knowledge of Kubernetes, including GitOps for release management using tools like ArgoCD and Helm. Observability Tools: Experience with tools such as Datadog, Prometheus, Grafana, Open Telemetry, and SplunkCloud. Advanced Observability Practices: Proven ability to monitor system behavior and resource utilization to identify constraints and prepare for scaling. Technical Skills: Strong in technical design, development, analysis, and problem-solving. CI/CD Tools: Extensive hands-on experience with Jenkins, GitHub, and Artifactory. Communication: Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Agile Methodologies: Familiar with Agile software development practices. Education Requirements: Bachelors of Computer Science