Cloud/DevOps Engineer - III

VARITE is looking for a qualified Cloud/DevOps Engineer - III in San Francisco, CA 94105 What does the client do? A central banking system of the United States that manages monetary policy, regulates financial institutions, provides banking services, and acts as a lender of last resort during financial crises. What do we do? Established in the Year 2000, VARITE is an award-winning minority business enterprise providing global consulting & staffing services to Fortune 1000 companies and government agencies. With 850+ global consultants, VARITE is committed to delivering excellence to its customers by leveraging its global experience and expertise in providing comprehensive scientific, engineering, technical, and non-technical staff augmentation and talent acquisition services. Job Title: Cloud/DevOps Engineer - III Duration: 18 Months Location: San Francisco, CA 94105 Mode: Onsite role Pay Range: USD 95.97 /hr. - USD 105.99 /hr. Work Authorization: Only USC or GC Here’s What You’ll Do Qualifications: Required Skills • Master's Computer Science preferred • 5+ years of DevOps/Cloud engineering experience, plus 10+ years of relevant work experience • Expert-level experience with CI/CD tools (Jenkins, GitLab CI, GitHub Actions, or similar) • Hands-on experience with Docker and containerized workflows (our CI/CD pipelines and test suites run in containers) • Experience building and integrating APIs for platform connectivity and automation • Strong proficiency with Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, CloudFormation, or Ansible) • Production experience with major cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP) • Solid scripting skills (Python, Bash, or PowerShell) • Strong understanding of observability, logging, and monitoring tools (Prometheus, Grafana, ELK, Datadog, or similar) • Excellent troubleshooting skills for infrastructure and deployment issues Priority Skills • Experience with SaaS/multi-tenant platforms at scale • Experience integrating multiple third-party platforms and services • Experience with API testing and integration patterns • Working knowledge of NIST 800-53 security controls and compliance requirements Nice-to-Have Skills • Experience with Identity Governance & Administration (IGA) platforms (SailPoint, Okta, Saviynt, etc.) • Experience with disaster recovery planning and testing • Certifications: AWS/Azure/GCP Professional, CKA, Terraform Associate Responsibilities: • We're seeking an experienced DevOps Engineer to design, build, and maintain the infrastructure and automation for a SaaS Identity Governance and Administration (IGA) platform. You'll own CI/CD pipelines, cloud infrastructure, and platform reliability while working closely with engineering, security, and product teams. • Design, implement, and maintain CI/CD pipelines to automate build, testing, deployment, and release processes • Manage cloud infrastructure using Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, CloudFormation, or Ansible) • Deploy, configure, and support scalable environments across development, testing, staging, and production • Build and maintain infrastructure for integrating multiple platforms and services via APIs • Develop automation scripts and tools to streamline deployment and operational workflows • Design and implement observability, logging, and monitoring solutions for platform health and performance • Provide test execution infrastructure and integrate test automation into deployment pipelines • Integrate automated security and compliance scanning into CI/CD pipelines • Work closely with engineering and security teams to build reliable deployment infrastructure Benefits: We offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support the health, well-being, and financial security of our employees and their families. Eligible employees may receive: Health Insurance: Medical, dental, and vision coverage Retirement Plans: Participation in a company-sponsored retirement savings plan Legal Service Plans - Offering access to attorneys for legal advice and representation If this opportunity interests you, please respond by clicking on EasyApply. In case you are not currently available or interested in pursuing this opportunity, please forward this email among your circle who might be suitable and interested in any of our open requirements. VARITE has a robust Candidate Referral Fee plan where you will receive a one-time referral fee if the referred candidate successfully works with VARITE on an assignment for at least 1 month or 160 Hours. VARITE is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.