DevOps (AWS, Ansible, Terraform, Docker) II (Contractor)

Overview

We are seeking a DevOps Engineer II to support a DevOps/SRE function focused on media analysis pipeline components tied to large‑scale data and analytics workflows. This team is primarily centered around Terraform automation, GitOps, and infrastructure as code within a cloud‑based environment.

This role is ideal for a self‑starter who can work with minimal oversight, solve problems independently, and collaborate effectively with engineering and product teams. Prior experience with video engineering or media pipelines is a plus but not required.

The role will involve working in an AWS environment, supporting how applications are securely deployed, exposed, and maintained across environments.

Key Responsibilities

• Support cloud deployments for media analysis pipeline components
• Collaborate with software engineers, product managers, and business stakeholders to ensure reliable deployments and stable operations
• Build, maintain, and improve CI/CD pipelines for provisioning and deployment across environments
• Automate operational processes, monitoring, and reliability tooling
• Troubleshoot and resolve issues across development, test, and production environments
• Build and maintain tools for deployment, monitoring, and operational support
• Communicate project status, risks, and issues clearly to internal teams
• Help streamline DevOps and SRE processes through automation and best practices

Biggest Needs

• Strong Terraform experience (must‑have)
• Strong automation background in a DevOps or SRE environment
• Hands‑on experience with Infrastructure as Code
• AWS experience required
• Experience with Ansible and GitOps highly preferred
• Strong Linux/Unix background
• Security‑minded engineer who understands how applications are securely exposed and protected in cloud environments
• Video engineering or media pipeline experience is a plus

Top Skills

• Terraform
• Automation / Infrastructure as Code
• Ansible
• GitOps
• AWS
• Linux / Unix
• CI/CD
• Security‑focused cloud deployment experience
  

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of professional DevOps experience required
• 4‑year degree preferred
• Strong mid‑level DevOps experience with hands‑on technical depth (not a junior‑level role)
• Proven AWS experience
• Strong experience with Terraform and automation tools
• Experience with Ansible highly preferred
• Working knowledge of Git and GitOps practices
• Strong Linux or Unix background
• CI/CD experience required
• Experience working in Agile environments
• Solid understanding of modern platform technologies and DevOps best practices

Nice to Have:

• Exposure to Kubernetes, Helm, Docker
• Experience with PostgreSQL, MySQL, Redis, ElasticSearch
• Familiarity with microservices and message queues
• Video engineering or media pipeline experience
  

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