DevOps Engineer

Hybrid Role - WFH 2-3 days/week (flexible)Job SummaryWe are seeking a DevOps Engineer to join a specialized solutions development team. In this role, you'll collaborate with software engineers to design, maintain, and optimize modern software delivery pipelines and infrastructure. The ideal candidate is self-driven, thrives in collaborative environments, and is passionate about automation, cloud technologies, and continuous improvement.Key Responsibilities Work closely with development and project teams to architect, implement, and maintain automated delivery pipelines and infrastructure using tools such as Ansible, Chef, Azure DevOps, Jenkins, and Docker. Build and manage automation for software compilation, deployment, and testing, following CI/CD best practices. Participate in agile ceremonies and provide regular progress updates. Monitor application performance, diagnose issues, and work with senior engineers to implement solutions. Streamline system setup through automation and support users after deployments. Troubleshoot automation-related issues reported by customers and implement effective fixes. Document DevOps designs, workflows, and assist in preparing technical content for reference guides. Research emerging tools and technologies, recommending improvements to enhance current practices. Contribute to peer code reviews and ensure adherence to DevOps and development best practices. Collaborate across departments to drive automation initiatives and report on project milestones. Qualifications Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related discipline preferred. 3–5 years of hands-on DevOps or automation engineering experience, with strong focus on CI/CD pipelines. Expertise in Ansible, Chef, Azure DevOps, Jenkins, Terraform. Strong grasp of software development principles and lifecycle methodologies. Knowledge of monitoring and logging practices and tools. Proficiency with version control systems such as Git or SVN. Understanding of IT infrastructure security fundamentals. Knowledge of networking concepts (TCP/IP, routing, firewalls, load balancing). Proficiency in scripting languages (Python, Bash, or PowerShell). Familiarity with C# programming and .NET technologies is a strong plus. Experience with Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC) solutions such as Terraform or Bicep. Preferred Qualifications Background in both web and application development. Experience with monitoring tools such as Prometheus or Elasticsearch. Hands-on with major cloud platforms (Azure preferred; AWS or GCP also valuable). Familiarity with containerization and orchestration (Docker, Kubernetes). Nesco Resource offers a comprehensive benefits package for our associates, which includes a MEC (Minimum Essential Coverage) plan that encompasses Medical, Vision, Dental, 401K, and EAP (Employee Assistance Program) services.Nesco Resource provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.