Apex Systems
REMOTE Lead Consultant (DevOps)
Apex Systems, Richmond, Virginia, United States, 23214
Job#: 2031981Job Description:Lead Consultant (DevOps Engineer)The position:Apex is seeking a dynamic Lead Consultant with strong consultative skills to serve as a Lead DevOps Engineer in the US & Canada practice as part of Apex Systems Solutions Delivery Organization. This role will lead project teams with Apex clients to design and deliver DevOps solutions to both cloud-based and on-premise environments. This role will also provide technical subject matter expertise for Apex sales and account teams during the scoping of new DevOps platform opportunities.
Responsibilities:
Lead the design and delivery of Apex’s DevOps engagements with clients in various stages of DevOps maturity.Advise clients on DevOps best practices and leverage the strengths of the platform to meet the specific requirements and use cases around architecture, standards, and governance.Build strong client, industry, and technical community relationships and represent Apex Systems as leaders in Industry and Professional events and communities.Demonstrate strong technical knowledge and implementation skills. Stay current on relevant technology trends and practices.Produce high-quality deliverables, meet project deadlines, and take responsibility for engagement success.Demonstrate professional-level consulting skills and communication/presentation skills.Continually innovate, seek creative solutions, and find new ways of adding value.Identify and evaluate new team members through professional networking and technical screening.Develop, test, and deploy Ansible playbooks.Collect requirements, analyze solutions, create recommendations, and track Agile stories.Work collaboratively with the other engineering team to create and deploy automation solutions.Administer Ansible infrastructure, perform maintenance and configuration, and provide SME level support.Troubleshoot and resolve issues in our dev, test, and production environments for identified infrastructure.Update system documentation, diagrams, and Standard Operating Procedures as needed.Design and implement AWS architecture using Terraform to support various applications and services.Collaborate with teams to ensure smooth deployment and management of applications in AWS GovCloud.Develop and maintain Terraform modules for infrastructure provisioning and configuration.Work on Python and Golang development projects to enhance automation and efficiency.Stay up-to-date with AWS services and best practices to optimize the infrastructure environment.
Technical Requirements:
Strong experience in AWS architecture and services.Proficiency in Terraform for infrastructure as code.Hands-on experience with Python and Golang development.Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.Excellent problem-solving and communication skills.AWS certification (e.g., AWS Certified Solutions Architect) preferred.Experience with CI/CD pipelines and automation tools preferred.Familiarity with AWS GovCloud security and compliance requirements preferred.
Experience:
7+ years of experience building and maintaining CI/CD pipelines.5+ years experience in AWS cloud platform (Azure is a plus).5+ years working with containerization technologies.5+ years in scripting languages e.g., Bash/Python/Ruby/PowerShell/GoLang.Proven experience with CI/CD tools, such as Jenkins, GitHub, Jira, and Confluence.Experience configuring and deploying to Kubernetes clusters utilizing kubectl, helm, and third-party command line tools like Terraform.Experience building out and maintaining infrastructure utilizing Infrastructure as Code (IaC).Familiar with the whole web stack, including protocols and web server optimization techniques.Collaborate with other developers, testers, and system engineers to ensure quality product enhancements.Experienced with working with teams of developers and other technical professionals in an Agile delivery framework.Positive relationship builder able to navigate through complex situations to ensure the most robust and pragmatic solution.Strong analytical skills and the aptitude to quickly identify gaps and risks.Excellent written and spoken communication skills.BA/BS degree preferred in Computer Information Systems, Computer Science, or related fields (applicable education and experience may be substituted).
EEO EmployerApex Systems is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate or allow discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, registered domestic partner status, marital status, disability, status as a crime victim, protected veteran status, political affiliation, union membership, or any other characteristic protected by law.Employee Type:FullTimeRemote:YesJob Type:Applications and Data Management
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Responsibilities:
Lead the design and delivery of Apex’s DevOps engagements with clients in various stages of DevOps maturity.Advise clients on DevOps best practices and leverage the strengths of the platform to meet the specific requirements and use cases around architecture, standards, and governance.Build strong client, industry, and technical community relationships and represent Apex Systems as leaders in Industry and Professional events and communities.Demonstrate strong technical knowledge and implementation skills. Stay current on relevant technology trends and practices.Produce high-quality deliverables, meet project deadlines, and take responsibility for engagement success.Demonstrate professional-level consulting skills and communication/presentation skills.Continually innovate, seek creative solutions, and find new ways of adding value.Identify and evaluate new team members through professional networking and technical screening.Develop, test, and deploy Ansible playbooks.Collect requirements, analyze solutions, create recommendations, and track Agile stories.Work collaboratively with the other engineering team to create and deploy automation solutions.Administer Ansible infrastructure, perform maintenance and configuration, and provide SME level support.Troubleshoot and resolve issues in our dev, test, and production environments for identified infrastructure.Update system documentation, diagrams, and Standard Operating Procedures as needed.Design and implement AWS architecture using Terraform to support various applications and services.Collaborate with teams to ensure smooth deployment and management of applications in AWS GovCloud.Develop and maintain Terraform modules for infrastructure provisioning and configuration.Work on Python and Golang development projects to enhance automation and efficiency.Stay up-to-date with AWS services and best practices to optimize the infrastructure environment.
Technical Requirements:
Strong experience in AWS architecture and services.Proficiency in Terraform for infrastructure as code.Hands-on experience with Python and Golang development.Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.Excellent problem-solving and communication skills.AWS certification (e.g., AWS Certified Solutions Architect) preferred.Experience with CI/CD pipelines and automation tools preferred.Familiarity with AWS GovCloud security and compliance requirements preferred.
Experience:
7+ years of experience building and maintaining CI/CD pipelines.5+ years experience in AWS cloud platform (Azure is a plus).5+ years working with containerization technologies.5+ years in scripting languages e.g., Bash/Python/Ruby/PowerShell/GoLang.Proven experience with CI/CD tools, such as Jenkins, GitHub, Jira, and Confluence.Experience configuring and deploying to Kubernetes clusters utilizing kubectl, helm, and third-party command line tools like Terraform.Experience building out and maintaining infrastructure utilizing Infrastructure as Code (IaC).Familiar with the whole web stack, including protocols and web server optimization techniques.Collaborate with other developers, testers, and system engineers to ensure quality product enhancements.Experienced with working with teams of developers and other technical professionals in an Agile delivery framework.Positive relationship builder able to navigate through complex situations to ensure the most robust and pragmatic solution.Strong analytical skills and the aptitude to quickly identify gaps and risks.Excellent written and spoken communication skills.BA/BS degree preferred in Computer Information Systems, Computer Science, or related fields (applicable education and experience may be substituted).
EEO EmployerApex Systems is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate or allow discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, registered domestic partner status, marital status, disability, status as a crime victim, protected veteran status, political affiliation, union membership, or any other characteristic protected by law.Employee Type:FullTimeRemote:YesJob Type:Applications and Data Management
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