Lead DevOps Engineer, Cloud Engineering
Wolters Kluwer
AnsibleAWSAzureCloudDockerJavaJenkinsLinux.NETPythonShell ScriptingTerraform
DevOps Engineer
Initiate Government Solutions, LLC.
full-time
Posted on:
Origin: • 🇺🇸 United States • District of Columbia, Washington
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Mid-LevelSenior
Tech Stack
AnsibleAWSAzureCloudDockerJavaScriptKubernetesMicroservicesPythonTerraform
About the role
- Design, develop, and support API solutions to modernize and streamline access to VA data and services
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams (product managers, engineers, security specialists, business analysts) to deliver high-quality API products
- Design, implement, and maintain CI/CD pipelines using GitHub Actions, Argo, and other automation tools
- Automate build, test, and deployment processes to ensure rapid and reliable software releases
- Use Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, Ansible, or CloudFormation) to automate infrastructure provisioning and enforce policy-driven engineering
- Set up and manage monitoring and observability tools (Datadog, Jaeger, Kiali, Dynatrace) and implement alerting systems
- Deploy and manage applications on cloud platforms (AWS, Azure) or on-premises servers and optimize resource usage
- Integrate security checks into CI/CD pipelines and ensure compliance with organizational and regulatory standards
- Write automation scripts (Bash, Python, PowerShell) to automate repetitive tasks and custom solutions
- Implement backup strategies and disaster recovery plans and regularly test recovery procedures
- Monitor application and infrastructure performance, identify bottlenecks, and recommend improvements
- Deploy and manage containerized applications using Docker, Kubernetes, EKS, and Helm; utilize ACK to manage AWS services via Kubernetes
- Integrate Istio for service mesh capabilities and maintain developer portals using Backstage.io
- Align with and support VA Lighthouse technical infrastructure, tools, and compliance requirements
Requirements
- Bachelor’s Degree or higher in computer science or a related field
- 4+ years’ experience in software development, DevOps, or platform engineering roles
- Strong proficiency with GitHub, including Packages, Releases, and repository management
- Hands-on experience with containerization, Kubernetes, and cloud-native architecture
- Expertise in AWS services and infrastructure design
- Experience with Istio, Helm, and microservices architecture
- Familiarity with CodeClimate, Datadog, Jaeger, Kiali, and Dynatrace
- Proven ability to implement secure, scalable, and resilient infrastructure
- Knowledge of federal security standards and DevSecOps practices
- Ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust security clearance
- Excellent communication skills and attention to detail
- Analytical mind and problem-solving aptitude
- Strong organizational skills
- Able to remotely access VA systems and use approved VA-provided communications systems
- May be required to attend onsite client meetings as requested
- Preferred: Active VA Public Trust
- Preferred: Prior experience supporting federal agencies, especially the Department of Veterans Affairs
- Preferred: Familiarity with VA Lighthouse tools and infrastructure
- Preferred: Certifications in AWS, Kubernetes, or DevOps-related disciplines
- Preferred: Prior, successful experience working in a remote environment
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