DevOps/Java Engineer (Boston, MA)

Seeking a highly skilled DevOps Engineer to join our applications Development team. This role focuses on automating, optimizing, and supporting the deployment and management of application infrastructure in a cloud-first environment. The ideal candidate will have 8-10 years of experience with Java build deployments, CI/CD tools, and AWS cloud services, and will be passionate about improving the software development lifecycle through automation, collaboration, and efficiency.

Key Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with the development team to design, implement, and maintain CI/CD pipelines using Jenkins, Maven, Git, and other tools to automate the software delivery process.
• Support Java-based application builds and deployments, ensuring smooth integration and deployment workflows.
• Manage version control and branch strategies with Subversion (SVN) and troubleshoot issues in build and deployment processes.
• Automate infrastructure provisioning and application deployments using tools like Ansible, Terraform, and AWS CloudFormation.
• Utilize AWS services (EC2, EKS, S3, Lambda, VPC, Route 53, etc.) to deploy, scale, and manage cloud-based applications.
• Troubleshoot and resolve issues related to CI/CD pipeline failures, test suite failures, and application deployments in both development and production environments.
• Work with containers and container orchestration platforms like Docker and Kubernetes (EKS) for application deployment and migration.
• Ensure high availability, disaster recovery, and scaling of cloud-based applications, leveraging AWS native monitoring tools such as CloudWatch and CloudTrail.
• Optimize application performance, reliability, and security in cloud environments through continuous monitoring and feedback loops.
• Collaborate closely with developers to streamline and enhance the application development lifecycle and deployment workflows.

Preferred Skills:

• Experience with GIT, Selenium testing, and Terraform.
• Familiarity with microservices architectures and frameworks like Spring Boot or Angular.
• AWS Certifications (e.g., Solutions Architect, Developer) and Kubernetes experience are a plus.

Requirements:

• 8+ years of experience in cloud-based IT infrastructure support, with a focus on application development and DevOps.
• 5-8 years of hands-on experience in managing CI/CD pipelines, automating deployments, and supporting Java applications.
• Proficiency with AWS services, including EC2, EKS, Lambda, S3, VPC, CloudFormation, and related tools.
• Strong expertise with automation tools like Ansible, Terraform, and CloudFormation for both cloud and on-prem infrastructure.
• Solid understanding of application build and deployment processes and troubleshooting skills for Java applications.
• Familiarity with databases (Oracle, MongoDB, Redis) and application networking (TCP/IP, DNS).
• Strong scripting skills in languages such as Python, Shell, PowerShell, or Node.js.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, with the ability to collaborate effectively across cross-functional teams.
• BA/BS degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.

Department: Preferred Vendors
This is a contract position