DevOps Engineer

Job#: 3023826

Job Description:

DevOps Engineer

Location: Addison, Texas (Hybrid)
Employment Type: Contract

Role Overview

As a DevOps Engineer, you will apply industry-accepted practices for developing and monitoring applications according to the design document. This role involves assisting in the implementation of applications into the production environment using Agile methodology. You will be responsible for the configuration and maintenance of OpenShift Containers, WAS servers, builds, and deployment plan components for multiple releases.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and maintain CI/CD pipelines integrating Bitbucket, build tools, and XLR for automated deployments.
• Manage and support OpenShift clusters, including deployments, image management, and troubleshooting container issues.
• Automate infrastructure and application tasks using Ansible playbooks and roles.
• Deploy and support applications on WebSphere, including configuration, tuning, and issue resolution.
• Administer Git repositories in Bitbucket, enforcing branching strategies and pull-request workflows.
• Orchestrate multi-environment releases using XLR with governance, approvals, and audit tracking.
• Monitor application and platform health using logging/monitoring tools and create actionable alerts.
• Ensure security and compliance by managing secrets, access controls, and automated security scans.
• Support VMware Horizon environments used by engineering teams for development and operations tasks.
• Collaborate with development, operations, and security teams to improve automation, stability, and deployment quality.

Required Qualifications

Technical Skills:

• Hands-on experience in Kubernetes/OpenShift Containers, including configuration and complete setup.
• Experience with DevOps tools such as Bitbucket, Ansible, and Jenkins.
• Experience in Java/J2EE technologies.
• Hands-on experience with development tools like Eclipse and Splunk.
• Experience with code quality tools such as Sonar/Crucible.
• Experience with modern development methodologies, including Agile.
• Ability to design, implement, and maintain cloud-based solutions using AWS, Azure, and/or GCP.
• Experience monitoring and optimizing cloud infrastructure performance.
• Ability to develop and maintain automation scripts for cloud deployments.
• Experience with MS Co-Pilot or other AI tools and agents.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Cloud technologies.
• Experience with AI tools and Agentic AI.
• Familiarity with current and upcoming features in relevant products and platforms.
• A solid understanding of containerization.
• Ability to thrive in a team-based environment.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Apex Systems is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate or allow discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, registered domestic partner status, marital status, disability, status as a crime victim, protected veteran status, political affiliation, union membership, or any other characteristic protected by law. Apex will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law. If you have visited our website in search of information on employment opportunities or to apply for a position, and you require an accommodation in using our website for a search or application, please contact our Employee Services Department at or 844-463-6178.

Apex Systems is a world-class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. When you join Apex, you become part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. We offer quality career resources, training, certifications, development opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in many awards, including ClearlyRated's Best of Staffing® in Talent Satisfaction in the United States and Great Place to Work® in the United Kingdom and Mexico. Apex uses a virtual recruiter as part of the application process. Click here for more details.

Apex Benefits Overview: Apex offers a range of supplemental benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance plans that offer an optional layer of financial protection. We offer an ESPP (employee stock purchase program) and a 401K program which allows you to contribute typically within 30 days of starting, with a company match after 12 months of tenure. Apex also offers a HSA (Health Savings Account on the HDHP plan), a SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions, a corporate discount savings program and other discounts. In terms of professional development, Apex hosts an on-demand training program, provides access to certification prep and a library of technical and leadership courses/books/seminars once you have 6+ months of tenure, and certification discounts and other perks to associations that include CompTIA and IIBA. Apex has a dedicated customer service team for our Consultants that can address questions around benefits and other resources, as well as a certified Career Coach. You can access a full list of our benefits, programs, support teams and resources within our ‘Welcome Packet’ as well, which an Apex team member can provide.