Application/DevOps Engineer

Remote - Purcellville, VA

Summary

Location: 100% Remote - U.S. Time Zones ONLY

Commitment: Part-Time

Position Type: Hourly/Contractor Direct (No Agencies)

We are looking for a highly skilled Application/DevOps Engineer who is experienced in all application hoisting a DevOps technologies. Application/DevOps Engineers are responsible for consulting with Engineering Manager and Architect in Application architectures, frameworks, and approaches as well as engineering solution implementations of defined system architectures.

***We are looking for an Independent Contractor (1099) who can be flexible with an “on-call” work schedule as needs increase or decrease.***

Details

Specific Responsibilities:

Consult with Engineering Manager and Architect in Application architectures, frameworks, and approaches.
Engineer the application implementation of defined system architectures including:
- KPIs, targets, and tooling to measure application and third-party service performance related to the application,
- Capture Domain design in accordance with Customer Requirements (DDD and BDD),
- Documentation including architecture of deployed solutions, monitoring and support components, etc.,
- Identify and document design decision points, propose approaches, and communicate for review and clarification.
- Overseeing the development of documentation.
Ensure compliance and performance of developed applications through:
- Definition of Best Practices and Standards,
- Code Review,
- Ensuring adherence to application architecture, application and development standards and practices,
- And timely communication of identified issues to reduce potential cost risks.
Assist the PM with communications with clients and cross-functional departments to communicate project statuses and proposals.
Assist in root cause analysis for identified defects.
Communicating key project data to team members and building cohesion among teams.
Developing and executing project plans and tasks as assigned.

General Responsibilities:

Provide Tier 3 Support for escalation from Operations as assigned.
Engage Third-Party Service Providers as necessary to resolve systemic issues.
Document best practices, application standards, and standard operating procedures.
Developing and coordinating software system validation and testing methods.
Support Change Management Process through contribution in required Change Documentation and CAB Participation as Requested.
Establish, document, and communicate initial approaches to new application challenges.
Analyzing data to effectively coordinate the installation of new systems or the modification of existing systems.
Work with Dev Team Lead and Dev PM in the development, documentation and maintenance the software development lifecycle.
Ensure implementation of application components to provide effective monitoring of solution performance.
Maintain understanding of emerging technologies applicable to our current and planned products and services.
Proposing and implementing innovative solutions to meet our company’s technical needs.
Play a key role in shaping the future of our solutions and services.

Required Technical Skillsets:

Automation and DevOps(CI/CD) Toolsets (Jenkins, CodePipeline, CodeBuild, CodeDeploy)
Linux (Ubuntu, Centos) and Windows Server Engineering and Administration
Docker, ECS/Kubernetes Engineering
Platform Engineering experience including .NET, PHP/Laravel, Node.js
AWS Cloud Service Engineering (all)
Azure/365 Engineering (all)
Caching Services (REDIS, Elasticache)
Routing & Security (DNS, WAF, GSLB)

Other qualifications:

Must have reliable high speed internet.
Must be able to communicate in English. You'll be expected to provide regular updates on your work via our PM tool as well as our twice weekly Scrum calls.
Must be able to provide effective documentation.
Must be a team player and able to dedicate 20+ hours a week when required.
Must complete a skills assessment to qualify for the position.

No agencies will be considered.