AWS DevOps Engineer / Cloudformation

New York 6 months agoFull-time External
1m - 1.1m / yr
A Fortune 500 technology-driven enterprise is seeking a DevOps Engineer local to Jersey City, NJ to support critical infrastructure modernization and hybrid cloud initiatives. This is a full-time contract opportunity with a focus on enabling on-prem to cloud migrations and optimizing CI/CD pipelines in complex enterprise environments. The ideal candidate will bring strong on-prem systems knowledge, hands-on experience with both Azure and AWS, and proficiency in scripting and automation. This opportunity stands out for its visibility, technical breadth, and strategic value. Engineers on this team play a key role in bridging legacy infrastructure with modern DevOps practices. The environment is collaborative, fast-paced, and centered on continuous improvement. If you're experienced with hybrid infrastructure and passionate about automation at scale, this role offers long-term growth and impact. Required Skills & Experience · 3+ years of experience with Azure and AWS cloud platforms · Strong on-prem infrastructure experience, including migrations to cloud · Proven ability to build and manage on-prem CI/CD pipelines · Proficiency in scripting using Bash, Python, or PowerShell · Experience in infrastructure or systems engineering roles Desired Skills & Experience · Familiarity with Kubernetes (EKS/AKS or on-prem clusters) · Exposure to Terraform or other infrastructure-as-code tools · Experience with monitoring and alerting platforms (Grafana, Prometheus, Datadog) · Background in regulated or enterprise-scale environments · Comfortable working in Agile or DevOps-centric teams What You Will Be Doing Tech Breakdown · 50% On-prem infrastructure · 30% Cloud platforms (Azure & AWS) · 20% CI/CD tools and automation Daily Responsibilities · 80% Hands On · 0% Management Duties · 20% Team Collaboration The Offer · Bonus eligible You will receive the following benefits: · Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance · Paid Time Off · Long-term Contract Potential Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the US on a full-time basis now and in the future.