DevOps/Automation Engineer

We are seeking an experienced DevOps/Automation Engineer to join our Platform Engineering team and drive cloud infrastructure provisioning, automation, and operational excellence. This role will focus on building scalable, reliable, and secure cloud-native platforms while enabling development teams through Infrastructure as Code, CI/CD automation, GitOps practices, and modern observability solutions. The ideal candidate will possess strong multi-cloud expertise, a DevOps mindset, and hands-on experience with Kubernetes, Terraform, and cloud-native technologies. Rate Range: $70-85/hr on W2 Only W2 Candidates, NO C2C Responsibilities: Design, build, and manage cloud infrastructure across Azure and GCP environments. Develop and maintain Infrastructure as Code (IaC) solutions using Terraform/OpenTofu. Build and enhance CI/CD pipelines using GitHub Actions and GitOps methodologies. Automate infrastructure provisioning, deployments, monitoring, and operational workflows. Manage and optimize Kubernetes clusters and containerized application environments. Implement service mesh architectures using Istio and related technologies. Develop automation tools and operational utilities using Python and Golang. Establish observability frameworks utilizing OpenTelemetry (OTEL), Prometheus, and related monitoring tools. Support PostgreSQL databases and Apache Kafka platforms within cloud-native environments. Drive platform scalability, reliability, performance optimization, and operational excellence. Collaborate closely with Development and QA teams to streamline software delivery processes. Lead cloud infrastructure operations and continuous improvement initiatives. Apply FinOps best practices to optimize cloud resource utilization and costs. Promote Golden Path engineering principles and standardized platform patterns. Ensure high availability, security, and compliance across production and development environments. Required Qualifications: 7+ years of experience in DevOps, Platform Engineering, Site Reliability Engineering, or Cloud Infrastructure roles. Strong hands-on experience with Kubernetes (K8s) and containerized environments. Expertise in Infrastructure as Code using Terraform or OpenTofu. Experience building and maintaining CI/CD pipelines using GitHub Actions. Strong experience with GitOps practices, Git, and GitHub. Proficiency in Python and/or Golang development. Experience with Azure and/or GCP cloud platforms. Strong understanding of cloud infrastructure provisioning and automation. Experience implementing service mesh technologies such as Istio. Knowledge of observability and monitoring tools including OpenTelemetry and Prometheus. Experience supporting PostgreSQL and Apache Kafka environments. Strong troubleshooting, automation, and problem-solving skills. Excellent communication and collaboration abilities. Required Skills: Kubernetes (K8s) Containerization Terraform / OpenTofu GitOps GitHub Actions Python Golang Azure GCP Infrastructure as Code CI/CD Automation Istio OpenTelemetry (OTEL) Prometheus PostgreSQL Apache Kafka FinOps Technical Skills: Cloud Infrastructure Provisioning Multi-Cloud Architecture Kubernetes Administration Container Orchestration Infrastructure Automation Terraform/OpenTofu GitHub Actions Python Development Golang Development Service Mesh (Istio) Observability & Monitoring Prometheus OpenTelemetry PostgreSQL Apache Kafka FinOps Optimization Preferred Qualifications: Experience leading Platform Engineering or DevOps initiatives. Knowledge of Golden Path engineering practices. Experience implementing enterprise-scale cloud platforms. Familiarity with cloud governance, security, and compliance frameworks. Experience working in high-availability, large-scale commerce or SaaS environments. If you meet the required qualifications and are interested in this role, please apply today. The Solomon Page Distinction Solomon Page offers a comprehensive benefit program for hourly employees. We pride ourselves on offering medical, dental, 401(k), direct deposit and commuter benefits to our employees, including freelancers - which sets us apart in the industries we serve. About Solomon Page Founded in 1990, Solomon Page is a specialty niche provider of staffing and executive search solutions across a wide array of functions and industries. The success of Solomon Page reflects an organic growth strategy supported by a highly entrepreneurial culture. Acting as a strategic partner to our clients and candidates, we focus on providing customized solutions and building long-term relationships based on trust, respect, and the consistent delivery of excellent results. For more information and additional opportunities, visit: solomonpage.com and connect with us on Facebook, and LinkedIn. Opportunity Awaits.