Attractivate Consulting Solutions
DevOps Engineer (Houston)
Attractivate Consulting Solutions, Houston, Texas, United States, 77246
Job Title: DevOps Engineer
Job Summary The DevOps Engineer is responsible for building, automating, and maintaining the infrastructure, tools, and processes that support software development and deployment. This role bridges development and operations teams to improve delivery speed, reliability, scalability, and overall efficiency. The position focuses heavily on automation, CI/CD pipelines, cloud infrastructure, monitoring, and system optimization. Key Responsibilities Design, implement, and maintain CI/CD pipelines to automate build, testing, and deployment processes Manage and optimize cloud infrastructure (AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud) Build and maintain Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using tools such as Terraform, CloudFormation, or Ansible Automate operational tasks, system provisioning, and configuration management Collaborate with development teams to ensure smooth and reliable deployments Monitor application and infrastructure performance, availability, and reliability Maintain container environments (Docker, Kubernetes, ECS, AKS, GKE) Implement logging, alerting, and monitoring solutions (Prometheus, Grafana, ELK, CloudWatch, Azure Monitor) Improve system security by implementing best practices for access control, secrets management, patching, and vulnerability remediation Troubleshoot system and infrastructure issues across development, staging, and production environments Contribute to incident response, root-cause analysis, and continuous improvement initiatives Maintain documentation for systems, processes, and deployment workflows Required Qualifications and Experience 25+ years of experience in DevOps, cloud engineering, or related roles Strong experience with CI/CD tools (GitHub Actions, GitLab CI, Jenkins, Azure DevOps, CircleCI, etc.) Solid understanding of Linux systems administration Hands-on experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP) Proficiency with scripting languages such as Python, Bash, or PowerShell Experience with Terraform, Ansible, or other IaC/configuration management tools Familiarity with Docker and Kubernetes Strong troubleshooting and analytical skills Preferred Qualifications Certifications such as AWS DevOps Engineer, Azure DevOps Engineer Expert, or Kubernetes CKA/CKAD Experience with microservices architectures Knowledge of networking fundamentals and cloud security practices Experience with service mesh technologies (Istio, Linkerd) Understanding of GitOps workflows (Argo CD, Flux) Education Bachelors degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related field preferred Equivalent hands-on experience will be considered
Job Summary The DevOps Engineer is responsible for building, automating, and maintaining the infrastructure, tools, and processes that support software development and deployment. This role bridges development and operations teams to improve delivery speed, reliability, scalability, and overall efficiency. The position focuses heavily on automation, CI/CD pipelines, cloud infrastructure, monitoring, and system optimization. Key Responsibilities Design, implement, and maintain CI/CD pipelines to automate build, testing, and deployment processes Manage and optimize cloud infrastructure (AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud) Build and maintain Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using tools such as Terraform, CloudFormation, or Ansible Automate operational tasks, system provisioning, and configuration management Collaborate with development teams to ensure smooth and reliable deployments Monitor application and infrastructure performance, availability, and reliability Maintain container environments (Docker, Kubernetes, ECS, AKS, GKE) Implement logging, alerting, and monitoring solutions (Prometheus, Grafana, ELK, CloudWatch, Azure Monitor) Improve system security by implementing best practices for access control, secrets management, patching, and vulnerability remediation Troubleshoot system and infrastructure issues across development, staging, and production environments Contribute to incident response, root-cause analysis, and continuous improvement initiatives Maintain documentation for systems, processes, and deployment workflows Required Qualifications and Experience 25+ years of experience in DevOps, cloud engineering, or related roles Strong experience with CI/CD tools (GitHub Actions, GitLab CI, Jenkins, Azure DevOps, CircleCI, etc.) Solid understanding of Linux systems administration Hands-on experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP) Proficiency with scripting languages such as Python, Bash, or PowerShell Experience with Terraform, Ansible, or other IaC/configuration management tools Familiarity with Docker and Kubernetes Strong troubleshooting and analytical skills Preferred Qualifications Certifications such as AWS DevOps Engineer, Azure DevOps Engineer Expert, or Kubernetes CKA/CKAD Experience with microservices architectures Knowledge of networking fundamentals and cloud security practices Experience with service mesh technologies (Istio, Linkerd) Understanding of GitOps workflows (Argo CD, Flux) Education Bachelors degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related field preferred Equivalent hands-on experience will be considered