Remote - DevOps Engineer

Job Summary : We are seeking a highly skilled DevOps Engineer with deep expertise in AWS infrastructure, Terraform, containerization, and CI / CD pipelines. This hybrid role is based in Central New Jersey and requires a hands-on professional with a strong understanding of cloud architecture, automation, and security best practices. Responsibilities : Infrastructure as Code : Deploy and manage cloud infrastructure using Terraform; follow best practices and maintain reusable modules. AWS Cloud Management : Design, implement, and manage scalable and secure cloud infrastructure across various AWS services with minimal on-the-job learning. Cloud Architecture : Build and maintain high-availability, secure, and scalable cloud architectures. Networking : Configure and manage VPCs, subnets, routing tables, security groups, and overall network architecture in AWS. Containerization : Develop and manage containerized applications using Docker and Kubernetes (EKS CI / CD Automation : Build, maintain, and optimize CI / CD pipelines using Jenkins and CircleCI. Monitoring & Performance : Monitor system performance, resource utilization, and cost optimization strategies. Security & Compliance : Ensure infrastructure adheres to industry-standard security and compliance protocols. Collaboration : Partner closely with development teams to integrate DevOps practices into the software development lifecycle. Required Qualifications : Experience : 5+ years in network and operating system support. 4+ years in DevOps, focusing on CI / CD pipeline development and maintenance. Cloud Expertise : Strong hands-on experience with core AWS services (EKS, ECS, EC2, S3, RDS, Lambda, CDK, API Gateway, etc. IaC & Automation : Advanced proficiency in Terraform and AWS Cloud Development Kit (CDK Scripting skills in Python and Bash for automation tasks. Container & Orchestration : Experience with Docker and Kubernetes in production environments. Networking : Strong understanding of AWS networking and security configurations. Configuration Management : Familiarity with tools such as Ansible, Chef, or Puppet is a plus. Multi-Cloud Knowledge : Exposure to Azure or GCP environments is desirable. Education : Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field, or equivalent practical experience. Certifications : AWS Certified Solutions Architect or similar certification is preferred. Soft Skills : Strong problem-solving, communication, and team collaboration skills.