Senior DevOps Engineer
nexxtBoonton, NJ
Senior DevOps Engineer
L6
nexxtBoonton, NJtoday
About the Role:
Our client is seeking a Senior DevOps Engineer to join its Information Services team during a significant period of cloud modernization. The organization is currently progressing through a large-scale migration to Google Cloud Platform (GCP), creating an opportunity for an experienced DevOps professional to help shape its future cloud and infrastructure environment. This is a hands-on senior engineering role for someone who brings strong technical depth while also serving as a trusted resource to the broader team. The ideal candidate will be comfortable building and improving cloud infrastructure, automating processes, troubleshooting complex production issues, reviewing technical work, and mentoring other engineers.
What You'll Do:
Build, maintain, and improve cloud infrastructure and DevOps processesSupport the organization's ongoing migration and modernization within Google Cloud PlatformDevelop and maintain Infrastructure as Code using TerraformBuild, manage, and troubleshoot CI/CD pipelines, including Azure DevOpsDevelop automation and scripting solutions using Python, PowerShell, Bash, or similar technologiesTroubleshoot complex production and infrastructure issues and perform root-cause analysisHelp improve monitoring, observability, reliability, and operational processesReview technical work and help establish engineering standards and best practicesMentor junior and mid-level engineers and promote knowledge sharing across the teamImprove technical documentation and reduce reliance on tribal knowledgePartner cross-functionally with Security, Infrastructure, Development, Product, and other technology teamsEvaluate existing processes and recommend practical opportunities for modernization and automationWork effectively within a regulated environment where security, controls, approvals, and thoughtful change management are important What We're Looking ForStrong hands-on experience in DevOps, Cloud Engineering, Platform Engineering, Infrastructure Engineering, or a similar roleStrong experience with a major cloud platform such as GCP, AWS, or AzureHands-on experience with Terraform and Infrastructure as CodeExperience building, maintaining, and troubleshooting CI/CD pipelinesStrong scripting and automation experience using Python, PowerShell, Bash, or similar languagesExperience troubleshooting complex production environments and performing root-cause analysisUnderstanding of cloud networking, infrastructure, security, and operational best practicesAbility to work through unfamiliar systems and environments where documentation may be incompleteStrong communication skills with the ability to explain technical concepts to both technical and nontechnical stakeholdersExperience mentoring engineers, reviewing technical work, or serving as a senior technical resourceAbility to balance modernization with the processes and controls required within an established organization Preferred ExperienceHands-on experience with Google Cloud PlatformExperience with GCP technologies such as VPC, Compute Engine, Cloud Run, Cloud Functions, Cloud SQL, AlloyDB, BigQuery, Cloud Storage, Cloud Identity, Secret Manager, and Certificate AuthorityExperience with Azure DevOpsMonitoring and observability experience with Datadog or similar platformsExperience with REST APIs, web services, SQL, and integration technologiesFamiliarity with MuleSoftUnderstanding of ITIL change, release, and problem-management practicesExperience using AI development tools such as GitHub Copilot, Claude, or GeminiExperience working within healthcare, insurance, financial services, or another regulated industry What Makes Someone Successful HereThe strongest candidate will bring more than a list of technologies. We are looking for someone who understands the systems they have built and can speak in depth about their architecture decisions, troubleshooting approach, automation strategies, and personal technical ownership. You should be comfortable joining an established organization, learning its existing environment, and identifying opportunities to modernize it thoughtfully. Success in this role requires someone who can build consensus, influence technical direction, mentor others, and introduce improvements without taking a "move fast and break things" approach. This is an opportunity to join an organization in the middle of a meaningful technology transformation and have a direct impact on how its cloud and DevOps capabilities evolve.
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Level
LeadL6
Location
Boonton, NJ
Occupation
Computer Systems Engineers/Architects
Industry
Computer Systems Design Services
Posted
today
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