Kforce Inc · 6 hours ago
DevOps Engineer
Chicago, IL
Contract
Onsite
Mid Level
$55/hr - $74/hrKforce Inc is seeking a DevOps Engineer with extensive hands-on experience in Azure Cloud environments. The role involves leading the migration of enterprise applications to Microsoft Azure and supporting the development of new applications.
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Responsibilities
DevOps Engineer will lead end-to-end migration of applications from on-premises to Azure cloud
Design and implement CI/CD pipelines using GitLab and other DevOps tools
Develop Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using Terraform, and Ansible
Perform cloud readiness assessments and identify application dependencies and risks
Modernize applications through rehosting, refactoring, or rearchitecting strategies
Optimize performance and cost post-migration, including scaling and resource management
Collaborate with cross-functional teams including application owners, DBAs, and compliance officers
As a DevOps Engineer, you will manage change control processes including cutover plans and rollback strategies
Support development of new Azure native applications from scratch
Qualification
Required
Hands-on experience with cloud migration tools and hybrid management using Azure environment
Prior software development experience
Proven experience with Azure infrastructure and services (VMs, SQL, Storage, Networking, AAD)
Experience in structured and unstructured data migration and validation
Familiarity with cloud security best practices and compliance requirements
Strong knowledge of IaC and automation frameworks
Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
Preferred
Prior software development experience, preferably in .NET architecture
Experience with infrastructure automation and DevOps practices
Deep technical expertise in Azure services and cloud migration tools
Benefits
Medical/dental/vision insurance
HSA
FSA
401(k)
Life, disability & ADD insurance
Paid time off
Paid sick leave
Company
Kforce Inc
Kforce is a solutions firm specializing in technology, finance and accounting, and professional staffing services.
Founded in 1962
1001-5000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
unknown2024-05-20IPO
2014-06-08Acquired
Leadership Team
Aaron Travis
Digital Experience Delivery Director | Kforce Consulting Solutions
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