Senior Dev Ops Engineer

job summary:
Seeking a well-rounded DevOps / Platform Engineer to manage and modernize enterprise developer tools, with an immediate focus on migrating Jira and Confluence from Data Center to Cloud. Core requirements include deep hands-on exposure to Jira, Confluence, Bitbucket, GitHub, and Jenkins, alongside strong AWS, Docker, and Python scripting skills. Knowledge of Jira Align, Rovo AI, and CloudFormation is a plus, while Kubernetes and HashiCorp Vault are not critical for this role.

location: Needham, Massachusetts
job type: Contract
salary: $58 - 72 per hour
work hours: 9am to 5pm
education: Bachelors

responsibilities:
Responsibilities

- Design, implement, and support enterprise DevOps platforms, CI/CD pipelines, and automation solutions.

- Administer and maintain the DevTools ecosystem, including Jenkins, GitHub Enterprise, Jira Cloud, Confluence Cloud, Bitbucket, SonarQube, JFrog Artifactory, and HashiCorp Vault.

- Manage platform upgrades, patching, lifecycle management, and integrations with enterprise systems.

- Develop and maintain CI/CD pipelines using Jenkins, GitHub Actions and DevOps best practices.

- Automate infrastructure, deployments, and operational processes using Python, Bash, and PowerShell.

- Deploy and support cloud infrastructure on AWS using Infrastructure as Code.

- Implement and manage secrets management, authentication, and security integrations using HashiCorp Vault.

- Monitor platform health and performance, troubleshoot production issues, perform root cause analysis, and drive continuous improvements.

- Utilize AI-powered engineering tools such as GitHub Copilot, Claude, and other LLM-based solutions to improve automation, developer productivity, troubleshooting, and documentation.

- Stay current with DevOps, Cloud, Security, and AI engineering best practices and contribute to platform modernization initiatives.

qualifications:
Required Qualifications

- Bachelor's degree in computer science engineering, Information Technology, or a related field.

- 4-5 years of experience in DevOps, Platform Engineering, Cloud Engineering, or a related role.

- Hands-on experience administering enterprise DevOps platforms including Jenkins, GitHub Enterprise, Jira Cloud, Confluence Cloud, Bitbucket, SonarQube, JFrog Artifactory, and HashiCorp Vault.

- Strong knowledge of DevOps principles, CI/CD pipelines, SDLC, Git workflows, and GitHub Actions.

- Experience with AWS, Docker, Kubernetes, and cloud infrastructure automation.

- Strong programming and automation skills using Python, with experience in Bash and PowerShell scripting.

- Experience with monitoring and observability tools such as Prometheus, Grafana, and ELK Stack.

- Experience implementing SSO, identity management, security integrations, and secrets management solutions.

- Familiarity with REST APIs, platform integrations, and Agile/Scrum methodologies.

- Experience leveraging AI-assisted development tools such as GitHub Copilot, Claude, ChatGPT, or similar platforms to enhance software delivery and operational efficiency.

- Strong troubleshooting, analytical, communication, and collaboration skills.

Technical Skills

DevOps & CI/CD: Jenkins, GitHub Enterprise, GitHub Actions, Jira Cloud, Confluence Cloud, Bitbucket, SonarQube, JFrog Artifactory

Cloud & Infrastructure: AWS, Docker, Kubernetes

Programming & Automation: Python, Bash, PowerShell, REST APIs

Security & Secrets Management: HashiCorp Vault, SSO, Identity & Access Management

Observability: Prometheus, Grafana, ELK Stack

AI & Productivity: GitHub Copilot, Claude, ChatGPT, AI-Assisted Software Development

skills:
AWS,Experience with AWS,JFrog Artifactory,AI,AI engineering,Jira and Confluence,Bash,Bitbucket,Cloud,cloud infrastructure,Cloud & Infrastructure,Cloud Engineering,CloudFormation,computer science engineering,programming,Confluence,CI/CD pipelines,Data Center,DevOps,DevOps best practices,DevOps principles,Docker,ELK Stack,platform integrations,enterprise systems,ChatGPT,Git workflows,GitHub Copilot,GitHub Actions,GitHub Enterprise,Grafana,HashiCorp Vault,identity management,Identity & Access Management,Information Technology,Automate infrastructure,cloud infrastructure automation,Jira Align,Jira,Jenkins,secrets management,Kubernetes,LLM-based,monitoring and observability tools,Prometheus,Python,Automation: Python,REST APIs,Python scripting,Agile/Scrum,SSO,Software Development,Strong troubleshooting,SonarQube,SDLC,integrations,authentication,PowerShell,PowerShell scripting,analytical,communication,troubleshoot,AI-assisted development,automation solutions,automation,automation skills,operational efficiency,continuous improvements,lifecycle management,Platform Engineer,Platform Engineering,collaboration skills,root cause analysis,security

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At Randstad Digital, we welcome people of all abilities and want to ensure that our hiring and interview process meets the needs of all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation to make your application or interview experience a great one, please contact [email protected].


Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Randstad Digital offers a comprehensive benefits package, including: medical, prescription, dental, vision, AD&D, and life insurance offerings, short-term disability, and a 401K plan (all benefits are based on eligibility).

This posting is open for thirty (30) days.

It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.