Kforce Inc. logo

AWS DevOps / Platform Engineer III

Kforce Inc.
  • Houston, TX
  • $96.55–$103.45
6 days ago

Job Description

Kforce has a client that is seeking a AWS DevOps/Platform Engineer III in Houston, TX. Summary: We are looking for a Senior (Level III) DevOps/Platform Engineer to design, build and operate scalable AWS Infrastructure and related DevOps for AI, Data Science, and Application engineering workloads. You will work under minimal supervision with a cross-functional team working closely with Platform Engineers, DevOps Engineers, and DataOps Engineers in the AWS ecosystem. You will also help drive automation initiatives utilizing IaC, SaC, and CI/CD best-practices techniques. Responsibilities:
  • Design and maintain Infrastructure as Code (Terraform/CloudFormation) across multi-account AWS environments
  • Build, improve, automate and shift-left CI/CD pipelines
  • Implement, automate, and enforce defined Security & Compliance policies at the resource/repository level
  • Understand and support deployment automation into diverse containerized clusters and data platforms
  • Support complicated pipelines involving multi-cloud, multi-platform, and on-premises systems
  • Mentor mid-level/junior engineers

Requirements:

  • 5+ years working in the AWS ecosystem as a DevOps/Platform engineer, deep AWS expertise
  • 5+ years working with IaC tools like, Terraform or CloudFormation
  • 5+ years supporting Kubernetes and containerized orchestration.
  • 5+ years scripting/programming with industry standard languages/tools (Python, Bash, Shell)
  • 5+ years of Linux/Unix experience
  • 5+ years of code repository experience (GitHub, GitLab, ADO)
  • 3+ years supporting CI/CD tools (GitHub Actions, ArgoCD, Jenkins, etc.)
  • Strong understanding of cloud networking, security, and architecture patterns
  • Excellent troubleshooting and incident-response skills
  • AWS architecture certification is preferred

The pay range is the lowest to highest compensation we reasonably in good faith believe we would pay at posting for this role. We may ultimately pay more or less than this range. Employee pay is based on factors like relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, location, performance, union contract and business needs. This range may be modified in the future.

We offer comprehensive benefits including medical/dental/vision insurance, HSA, FSA, 401(k), and life, disability & ADD insurance to eligible employees. Salaried personnel receive paid time off. Hourly employees are not eligible for paid time off unless required by law. Hourly employees on a Service Contract Act project are eligible for paid sick leave.

Note: Pay is not considered compensation until it is earned, vested and determinable. The amount and availability of any compensation remains in Kforce's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified in its discretion consistent with the law.

This job is not eligible for bonuses, incentives or commissions.

Kforce is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.

By clicking “Apply Today” you agree to receive calls, AI-generated calls, text messages or emails from Kforce and its affiliates, and service providers. Note that if you choose to communicate with Kforce via text messaging the frequency may vary, and message and data rates may apply. Carriers are not liable for delayed or undelivered messages. You will always have the right to cease communicating via text by using key words such as STOP.


Numbers & Facts

LocationHouston, TX
IndustryFinancial Services
Salary$96.55–$103.45
Company Size1,000 to 1,499 employees
Year Founded1962
Websitehttp://www.kforce.com/

About Company

Kforce is a solutions firm specializing in technology, finance and accounting, and professional staffing services. Our KNOWLEDGEforce® empowers top companies to achieve their digital transformation goals. We curate teams of technical experts who deliver solutions custom-tailored to each client’s needs. These scalable, flexible outcomes are shaped by deep market knowledge, thought leadership and our multi-industry expertise.

 

Our integrated approach is rooted in 60 years of proven success deploying highly skilled professionals on a temporary and direct-hire basis. Each year, approximately 18,000 talented experts work with the Fortune 500 and other leading companies. Together, we deliver Great Results Through Strategic Partnership and Knowledge Sharing®.

Skills

  • Amazon Web Services (AWS)unmatched
  • Artificial Intelligence (AI)unmatched
  • Automationunmatched
  • Bash Scriptingunmatched
  • Best Practicesunmatched
  • Cloud Computingunmatched
  • Continuous Deployment/Deliveryunmatched
  • Continuous Integrationunmatched
  • Cross-Functionalunmatched
  • Data Scienceunmatched
  • DevOpsunmatched
  • Ecosystemsunmatched
  • GitHubunmatched
  • Identify Issuesunmatched
  • Incident Responseunmatched
  • Industry Standardsunmatched
  • Jenkinsunmatched
  • Legalunmatched
  • Linux Operating Systemunmatched
  • Mentoringunmatched
  • Microsoft ADO (ActiveX Data Object)unmatched
  • Multiplatform/Cross-Platformunmatched
  • Network Securityunmatched
  • Python Programming/Scripting Languageunmatched
  • Scalable System Developmentunmatched
  • Scripting (Scripting Languages)unmatched
  • Security Architectureunmatched
  • Short Messaging Service (SMS)unmatched
  • Software Engineeringunmatched
  • Team Lead/Managerunmatched
  • Unix Operating Systemsunmatched
  • Unix Shell Programmingunmatched

Be found by employers

5,500+ employers search our resume database daily. Add yours to get found by recruiters looking for candidates like you.

Level up your application

Professional resume templates

Browse dozens of recruiter approved resume templates, layouts and formats. Choose your favorite and make it your own in minutes.

Free resume templates

Free resume builder

Improve your existing resume or start from scratch and create a standout, ATS-friendly resume. Add job-specific content, download and apply.

Free resume builder