DevOps Engineer - W2 only

New York 3 days agoFull-time External
Negotiable
Job Description Job Title: DevOps Engineer Location: Englewood Cliffs, NJ Employment Type: W2 Only Job Summary We are seeking a DevOps Engineer with strong hands-on experience in Linux, Docker, and Kubernetes to support and optimize our deployment environment in Englewood Cliffs, NJ. This is a W2-only role requiring solid skills in automation, CI/CD, and container orchestration. The ideal candidate will ensure smooth application releases, maintain system stability, and collaborate closely with development teams. Key Responsibilities • Manage and support Linux-based systems in production and staging environments. • Build, maintain, and optimize CI/CD pipelines for automated deployments. • Create, manage, and troubleshoot Docker containers and images. • Deploy, monitor, and tune Kubernetes clusters and workloads. • Automate infrastructure tasks using Shell or Python scripts. • Implement and manage monitoring and logging tools (Prometheus, Grafana, ELK, etc.). • Troubleshoot system, container, and cluster-level issues end-to-end. • Work cross-functionally with development and QA teams to ensure smooth releases. Required Skills • 8+ years of DevOps or related experience. • Strong hands-on experience with Linux administration. • Solid experience working with Docker for containerization. • Strong working knowledge of Kubernetes (deployments, scaling, troubleshooting). • Experience building CI/CD pipelines (Jenkins, GitLab CI, GitHub Actions). • Strong scripting skills in Shell/Bash/Python. • Experience with monitoring and logging tools.