job summary: In-Depth Knowledge of Kubernetes (AKS/EKS) infrastructure and deployment best practices Knowledge in a variety Cloud data technologies and tools: Cloud data stores (AWS S3, Azure Blob Storage, AWS RDS, Azure SQL MI) Cloud ETL/ELT tools (Apache Airflow, Azure Data Factory, Apache Kafka, Striim) Or, other related technologies Design and implementation of continuous delivery pipelines that serve the purpose of provisioning non-prod and production environments Develop deployment automation for any type of workload (Application, database, caching, Mobile, etc.,) on Azure using industry standard deployment and configuration tools. Develop tools and solutions to integrate, automate, and orchestrate cloud operational needs leveraging Automation, Jenkins and ARM/Terraform templates. Define and bring in "Continuous Integration and Continuous Deployment" best practices Manage DevOps security and compliance Partner with Development teams to identify the workload patterns and deliver the suitable deployment automation Document deployment automation and pipeline details and effectively socialize with DEV teams to educate and leverage Provide systems support including responding to monitoring alerts. Implement and stay abreast of Cloud and DevOps industry best practices and tooling Certification in AWS or Azure Cloud - DevOps engineer, Developer, Solutions Architect, or Data Engineer In addition to hands-on responsibility, the following activities may involve oversight of others' work: Maintain and verify system documentation Maintain security standards in Azure per the Security benchmarks Evaluate alternatives for solving problems or improving processes and procedures. location: Roanoke, Texas job type: Contract salary: $75 - 76 per hour work hours: 8am to 5pm education: Bachelors responsibilities: Must have skills: Cloud Technical Certifications; preferred Azure DevOps Automation skills Scripting languages for automation (Helm, JSON, Python, Java, etc.) Azure /Kubernetes work - really understands Kubernetes Kubernetes AKS, EKS Jenkins qualifications: Azure/AWS Cloud platform experience Azure/AWS service including Kubernetes experience (AKS/EKS) Public Cloud automation using Azure/AWS DevOps and ARM templates/Terraform Scripting languages and automate processes: Helm Charts, Yaml, JSON and Python Continuous Integration tools and strategies Troubleshooting skills, problem solving and resolution (root cause identification) Linux/Unix OS Network security Database technologies SQL and NOSQL PostgreSQL, Azure Sql / Oracle databases Designing and developing CI/CD pipelines for automated application deployments, using Jenkins, Artifactory, Github and Docker Container tools. Experience in developing state-of-the-art cloud solutions for scalability, reliability, security, and performance Equal Opportunity Employer: Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, National Origin, Age, Genetic Information, Disability, Protected Veteran Status, or any other legally protected group status.At Randstad Digital, we welcome people of all abilities and want to ensure that our hiring and interview process meets the needs of all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation to make your application or interview experience a great one, please contact HRsupport@randstadusa.com. Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Randstad Digital offers a comprehensive benefits package, including: medical, prescription, dental, vision, AD&D, and life insurance offerings, short-term disability, and a 401K plan (all benefits are based on eligibility). This posting is open for thirty (30) days.