DevOps Specialist

Job#: 3044032 Job Description: Hybrid On-site Dearborn MI 12+ Month Contract $55-65/HR DevOps Engineer Position Description Employees in this role are responsible for building, testing, maintaining, and optimizing the infrastructure and tools that support software/code development, deployment, and release processes. This position plays a key role in accelerating and automating the software development lifecycle through the implementation of DevOps methodologies, practices, and processes. Key Responsibilities Adopt and promote DevOps methodologies and best practices across the product lifecycle for various software components.Accelerate software releases while ensuring security, stability, and mitigation of risks associated with failed or recalled software releases.Improve cycle times between end-user feedback and software updates by leveraging:Continuous Integration (CI)Continuous Deployment (CD)Continuous FeedbackAssess existing systems and processes, identifying opportunities for improvement and implementing enhancements.Utilize enterprise platforms, tools, and infrastructure to drive DevOps strategies and solutions.Support software releases and deployments across various environments, including:ProductionTestingSandboxIdentify, develop, and lead automation and innovation initiatives throughout the software development lifecycle. Required Skills & Experience Skill Required Experience Linux 7+ Years Microsoft Windows 7+ Years GitHub 7+ Years Jenkins 7+ Years Cloud Infrastructure 5+ Years Python 5+ Years GCP or other cloud platforms 3+ Years Required Experience 5+ years of experience in a relevant field (Specialist-level experience). Preferred Skills Skill Preferred Experience Azure 3+ Years Preferred Experience 5+ years of experience as a DevOps Engineer or in a similar software engineering role.Experience with embedded systems build and development processes preferred.Team leadership experience highly preferred. Technical Qualifications Systems Engineering & Administration Strong foundation in system engineering and administration, including: LinuxWindows Scripting Languages Experience with one or more of the following: BashPowerShellPython Version Control & Repository Management Experience with one or more of the following: GitGitHubGitLab CI/CD Tools Experience with one or more of the following: JenkinsGitLab CI/CDGitHub ActionsCircleCI Observability & Monitoring Tools Experience with one or more of the following: PrometheusGrafanaDatadogCloudWatchLens Log Management Tools Experience with one or more of the following: Elastic StackGrafana LokiFluentD Configuration Management Tools Experience with one or more of the following: AnsibleChefPuppet Cloud Platforms Experience with one or more of the following: Google Cloud Platform (GCP)Amazon Web Services (AWS)Microsoft Azure Professional Competencies Detail-Oriented Demonstrates exceptional attention to detail.Maintains accuracy and consistency across tasks and deliverables. Independent Thinking & Problem Solving Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.Proactively identifies issues and develops effective solutions.Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills. Additional Responsibilities Set up, maintain, and optimize CI/CD pipelines using tools such as Jenkins and GitHub Actions.Deploy updates and fixes to support continuous integration and delivery objectives.Develop integration solutions for internal back-end systems as needed.Perform root cause analysis for development, build, deployment, and production pipeline issues.Create and implement automation solutions to improve efficiency and scalability.Develop and maintain procedures for system troubleshooting, monitoring, and maintenance. Work Environment Hybrid Schedule: 4 days per week onsite. Education Required Not Applicable Protection Requirements Not Specified Additional Information This role requires a hands-on DevOps professional with strong expertise in infrastructure, automation, CI/CD, cloud platforms, and system administration. The ideal candidate will have experience driving operational excellence, improving software delivery processes, and implementing scalable solutions across complex enterprise environments. EEO Employer 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 [email protected] or 844-463-6178. Everforth Apex is a world-class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. When you join Everforth 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 ClearlyRateds Best of Staffing® in Talent Satisfaction in the United States and Great Place to Work® in the United Kingdom and Mexico. 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Everforth 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, Everforth 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. Everforth 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 Everforth Apex team member can provide. Everforth 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. Everforth Apex will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law. If you require an accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act to participate in an interview with a virtual recruiter or to use our website for a search or application, please contact our Benefits Department at [email protected] or 804-523-8228. 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Everforth 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 Benefits Department at [email protected] or 804-523-8228. (Do not submit resumes or solicit consultants to this email address). UnitedHealthcare creates and publishes the Transparency in Coverage Machine-Readable Files on behalf of Everforth Apex.