Devops Engineer

Global Financial Firm located in Irving, TX has an immediate contract opportunity for an experienced Devops Engineer"This role is currently on a Hybrid Schedule. You will need to have reliable internet, computer and android or iphone for remote access into the client systems during remote work. We will be expected in the office weekly 3 days depending on the team requirement. Video/ f2f interviews are required prior to all offers. Pay rate range: $ 74.00 - $ 78.00 Negotiable based upon years of experience Job Summary We are seeking a skilled and motivated DevOps Engineer to join our dynamic technology team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for managing the software release lifecycle, maintaining the health of our build pipelines, and ensuring the stability of our development environments. This role is critical to our ability to deliver high-quality software efficiently and reliably. You will be at the heart of our development process, working closely with software engineers, quality assurance teams, and other stakeholders to streamline and automate our operations. Key Responsibilities Release Management: Plan, schedule, and manage all code releases to development, testing, and production environments. Coordinate with development and business teams to ensure smooth and timely delivery of new features and bug fixes. Develop and maintain release documentation and communication plans. CI/CD Pipeline Management: Design, build, and maintain robust, scalable Continuous Integration and Continuous Deployment (CI/CD) pipelines. Automate the build, test, and deployment processes to improve efficiency and reduce manual errors. Continuously evaluate and improve pipeline performance and reliability. Build and Environment Health: Monitor the health and performance of code builds, identifying and resolving any issues promptly. Manage and maintain development, testing, and staging environments, ensuring they are stable and accessible. Implement and manage monitoring and alerting solutions to proactively identify potential problems in the build and release infrastructure. Configuration Management: Manage build and release configurations, ensuring consistency across all environments. Utilize Infrastructure as Code (IaC) principles and tools (e.g., Terraform, Ansible) to manage environment configurations. Maintain version control for all scripts, configurations, and pipeline definitions. Required Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience. Proven experience as a DevOps Engineer or in a similar role. Strong experience with CI/CD tools (e.g., Jenkins, GitLab CI, Azure DevOps, CircleCI). Proficient in scripting languages such as Python, Bash, or PowerShell. Hands-on experience with version control systems, particularly Git. Solid understanding of software development lifecycle (SDLC) and agile methodologies. Experience managing environments on cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, GCP). Preferred Skills: Experience with containerization and orchestration technologies (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes). Familiarity with configuration management tools (e.g., Ansible, Puppet, Chef). Knowledge of monitoring and logging tools (e.g., Prometheus, Grafana, ELK Stack, Splunk). Understanding of network, security, and database concepts. Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail. Strong communication and collaboration skills.