TEKsystems · 1 day ago
AWS Cloud DevOps Architect
Princeton, NJ
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level
$77/hr - $82/hrTEKsystems is a leading provider of business and technology services, and they are seeking an experienced AWS DevOps Engineer to support large-scale, cloud-native applications in a secure AWS environment. The role involves architecting, automating, and maintaining modern application infrastructure using Infrastructure as Code and DevSecOps best practices.
Information Technology
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Architect and build scalable, secure, and highly available AWS-based application environments
Implement and manage Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using AWS CDK
Design, maintain, and optimize GitLab CI/CD pipelines for automated build, test, and deployment workflows
Manage and integrate AWS services including Lambda, RDS/Aurora, SQS, SNS, S3, DynamoDB, and EKS to support both serverless and containerized applications
Support the deployment, scaling, and monitoring of application infrastructure across multiple environments
Collaborate with development, QA, and operations teams to improve build, integration, and release processes for high-quality and fast delivery
Apply the AWS Well-Architected Framework to ensure security, reliability, performance efficiency, and cost optimization
Configure and maintain monitoring, alerting, and observability using AWS CloudWatch, X-Ray, and related tools
Implement blue/green and A/B deployment strategies to achieve zero-downtime releases
Continuously improve automation, tooling, and operational excellence across the DevOps lifecycle
Qualification
Required
Experience with AWS cloud services and architecture
Proficiency in Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using AWS CDK
Experience in designing, maintaining, and optimizing GitLab CI/CD pipelines
Ability to manage and integrate AWS services including Lambda, RDS/Aurora, SQS, SNS, S3, DynamoDB, and EKS
Experience in deploying, scaling, and monitoring application infrastructure across multiple environments
Collaboration skills with development, QA, and operations teams
Knowledge of the AWS Well-Architected Framework
Experience in configuring and maintaining monitoring, alerting, and observability using AWS CloudWatch, X-Ray, and related tools
Ability to implement blue/green and A/B deployment strategies
Strong focus on automation, tooling, and operational excellence across the DevOps lifecycle
Candidate must be eligible to obtain a Public Trust Background investigation
Preferred
Understanding of SecDevOps principles and compliance automation in AWS
Experience with tools such as SonarQube, Artifactory, or NodeJS build management (npm/yarn)
Background in Agile development and collaborative DevOps culture
Familiarity with FISMA, FedRAMP, and NIST SP 800-53 frameworks and security control alignment
Benefits
Medical, dental & vision
Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
Short and long-term disability
Health Spending Account (HSA)
Transportation benefits
Employee Assistance Program
Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)
Company
TEKsystems
At TEKsystems, they understand people. Every year they deploy over 80,000 IT professionals at 6,000 client sites across North America,
Founded in 1994
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Ryan Skains
Vice President, TEKsystems Global Services
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