RELQ Technologies

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Job Title: DevOps Engineer Location: Remote (U.S) Duration: 6+ Months (Contract) Client Domain: Product-based Technology Company Citizenship Requirement: Must be authorized to work in the United States About the Role: We are seeking a DevOps Engineer with a strong background in IT systems analysis, development, and integration to support modern cloud-native application infrastructure. This role requires experience with Continuous Integration/Continuous Delivery (CI/CD) practices and working knowledge of systems that support digital identity and data authenticity. The ideal candidate is a self-starter, comfortable working in a remote environment, and experienced in automating, monitoring, and scaling infrastructure for high-availability systems. Mandatory Requirements: • 5+ years of experience in IT analysis, software development, and systems integration. • 3+ years of hands-on experience with modern CI/CD tools and pipelines (e.g., Jenkins, GitLab CI, GitHub Actions, CircleCI). • 1+ year of experience supporting digital identity or data authenticity systems (e.g., OAuth2, SAML, PKI, identity management platforms). Key Responsibilities: • Design, implement, and maintain robust CI/CD pipelines for reliable software delivery. • Automate infrastructure and application deployments using Infrastructure-as-Code tools (Terraform, Ansible, etc.). • Monitor system performance and troubleshoot infrastructure-related issues. • Build and manage containerized environments using Docker and orchestration tools like Kubernetes or Amazon ECS. • Collaborate with development, QA, and security teams to ensure secure and efficient DevOps practices. • Implement logging, monitoring, and alerting solutions for production and staging environments. • Manage secrets and configurations securely across environments. • Support digital identity and data integrity systems to ensure compliance and security. • Continuously improve DevOps workflows to optimize performance, scalability, and availability. Required Skills & Qualifications: • Strong experience with cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or GCP. • Proficient in scripting (Bash, Python, or similar) for automation. • Deep understanding of source control (Git), CI/CD tools, and container technologies. • Familiar with modern DevSecOps practices and tools. • Strong knowledge of networking, security, and identity management fundamentals. • Comfortable working in a remote and collaborative Agile/Scrum environment. • Excellent communication and documentation skills. Preferred Qualifications: • Industry certifications (e.g., AWS Certified DevOps Engineer, Azure DevOps Engineer, CKA/CKAD). • Experience with GitOps tools like ArgoCD or Flux. • Familiarity with identity providers (Okta, Auth0) and authentication protocols. • Exposure to compliance frameworks (e.g., SOC 2, NIST, FIPS). • Experience in zero-trust or identity-first security environments.