Chamberlain Advisors ยท 1 day ago
Associate Principal, DevOps Engineer (Automation Focus)
Chamberlain Advisors is a veteran-owned business providing human capital solutions, and they are seeking an Associate Principal, DevOps Engineer focused on Automation within AWS cloud environments. The selected engineer will lead the design, implementation, and maintenance of scalable automation frameworks while collaborating closely with the local DevOps leader to drive automation initiatives across infrastructure and deployment pipelines.
Staffing & Recruiting
Responsibilities
Develop, implement, and maintain automation frameworks to improve environment stability, deployment efficiency, and troubleshooting
Design and optimize CI/CD pipelines (GitHub Actions, Jenkins, Groovy) to support agile, rapid-release cycles
Automate repetitive infrastructure, testing, and deployment tasks using Terraform, Bash, Groovy, or Python
Collaborate with the Chicago-based DevOps lead to identify process gaps and deliver automated solutions
Ensure system reliability, scalability, and security through robust DevOps practices
Champion DevOps, cloud-native, and security best practices across teams
Partner with developers and operations teams to expand automation coverage and mentor on modern DevOps methodologies
Manage and enhance AWS and Kubernetes environments, ensuring high availability and observability
Continuously evaluate emerging DevOps tools and recommend strategic improvements
Document procedures and troubleshooting guides for repeatable and efficient operations
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field
7+ years of DevOps experience with strong automation and IaC focus
Deep expertise in Terraform and Kubernetes (non-negotiable)
Proficiency with CI/CD tools such as GitHub Actions, Jenkins, and Groovy scripting
Strong Linux administration and scripting (Bash, Python, etc.)
Ability to partner with the lead to define and execute automation initiatives
Solid understanding of AWS (EC2, S3, RDS, Lambda, CloudWatch, IAM)
Experience with Agile methodologies (Scrum, Kanban) and modern testing practices
Preferred
Preferred experience with Azure or GCP, hybrid cloud native
AWS Cloud Certification
CKA/CKAD or equivalent Kubernetes certification
Benefits
Comprehensive medical, dental, vision
PTO
Paid holidays
401(k) with match
Professional development
Collaborative culture
Work-life balance