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DevOps/Traefik Migration Lead
- Location: Falls Church, Virginia 22046
- Work model: On-site
- Posted July 23, 2026
- Job ID: JPC - 206763
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Job Description
DevOps/Traefik Migration Lead
Location: Fully Remote (Must Work EST Hours)
Employment Type: Contract | Experience Level: Senior (5+ years)
About the Role
Join Apex Systems as our Lead DevOps & Cloud Operations Engineer, driving the migration of our Kubernetes ingress layer from NGINX Ingress Controller to Traefik. As the subject matter expert, you will design, implement, and optimize robust cloud and DevOps solutions across cutting-edge platforms. Your leadership will directly impact reliability, scalability, and the digital transformation of enterprise systems supporting thousands of users.
Responsibilities
- Assess current NGINX ingress environments and architect Traefik-based solutions for scalable and secure traffic management.
- Lead the migration process from NGINX Ingress Controller to Traefik, including configuration of ingress rules, middleware, SSL/TLS, and traffic routing.
- Design, maintain, and optimize CI/CD pipelines using GitHub Actions, GitHub Pipelines, and Azure DevOps.
- Deploy, administer, and troubleshoot applications on AKS, GKE, Kubernetes, and Docker.
- Support and manage Informatica PowerCenter/IICS workflows, integrations, and resolve production incidents.
- Conduct incident management, root cause analysis, problem management, and performance tuning across DevOps and middleware environments.
- Communicate technical updates and solutions directly to clients, ensuring clarity and stakeholder satisfaction.
Required Skills and Experience
- Minimum 5 years in DevOps, CI/CD, cloud operations, and production support.
- Proven hands-on expertise with GitHub Actions, GitHub Pipelines, Azure DevOps, AKS, GKE, Kubernetes, Docker, and cloud networking.
- Demonstrated success in migrating NGINX Ingress to Traefik, including full ownership of routing, SSL/TLS, and middleware configuration.
- Experience supporting Informatica PowerCenter/IICS in live environments.
- Strong incident leadership, root cause analysis, and system stabilization skills.
- Excellent client-facing communication and technical documentation abilities.
Preferred Skills
- Familiarity with Terraform, Ansible, and Infrastructure as Code (IaC) methodologies.
- Experience with cloud automation and advanced configuration management tools.
Benefits
- 100% remote work-collaborate from anywhere while supporting enterprise-scale initiatives.
- Lead high-impact modernization projects with visibility across the organization.
- Expand your expertise in both traditional and emerging cloud technologies.
- Join a supportive, growth-focused team at the forefront of DevOps innovation.
How to Apply
Ready to take ownership of a pivotal migration project and shape the future of cloud operations? Submit your resume today to Apex Systems' AI & Cloud Talent team.
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Job details
Job ID JPC - 206763
Location Falls Church, Virginia, United States
Work Model On-site
Job Type C2C
Posted July 23, 2026
Skills Traefik Nginx AKS - Azure Kubernetes DevOps
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