Software Engineer

Location: Columbus, OH Salary: $68.00 USD Hourly - $73.00 USD Hourly Description:
Software Engineer/ Lead DevOps Platform Engineer

We are not accepting C2C or 1099 arrangements.

Line of Business: Technology COO (TCOO)
Location: Columbus, OH (Primary) | Charlotte, NC | Irving, TX
Work Model: Hybrid (3 days per week in office required)
Duration: 12-Month Contract with Potential Extension or Conversion
About the Role

We are looking for a highly skilled Lead DevOps Platform Engineer to help build and evolve enterprise-scale DevSecOps capabilities across a large technology portfolio. In this role, you will design, automate, and optimize cloud-native delivery platforms that enable secure, reliable, and efficient software deployment across Kubernetes and OpenShift environments.

You will work closely with engineering teams to improve CI/CD workflows, automate deployment processes, implement GitOps practices, and drive platform modernization initiatives. This is a hands-on engineering position focused on developer enablement, automation, infrastructure as code, and operational excellence within a highly regulated enterprise environment.
What You'll Do

• Design, build, and operate scalable cloud-native platforms supporting enterprise application delivery.
• Develop and enhance GitOps-based CI/CD workflows using GitHub Actions and declarative pipeline configurations.
• Automate application deployment processes across Kubernetes and OpenShift environments.
• Implement and support deployment orchestration solutions using Harness and related deployment platforms.
• Build and maintain infrastructure automation solutions using Infrastructure as Code (IaC) principles.
• Optimize existing CI/CD pipelines through workflow tuning, automation enhancements, and quality gate implementation.
• Support Java and Python application build processes using Maven, Gradle, and modern CI/CD tooling.
• Partner with development teams to improve developer experience through self-service platform capabilities.
• Implement DevSecOps best practices, governance controls, and audit-compliant deployment processes.
• Improve platform observability, monitoring, release visibility, and operational troubleshooting capabilities.
• Participate in platform modernization initiatives, including future cloud transformation efforts across Azure and Google Cloud Platform (Google Cloud Platform).
• Provide platform-level and application-level troubleshooting and remediation support.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or equivalent practical experience.
• 5+ years of experience in DevOps, Platform Engineering, Site Reliability Engineering, or related disciplines.
• Experience building and managing CI/CD pipelines using GitHub Actions.
• Strong experience supporting Java build ecosystems using Maven and/or Gradle.
• Experience automating Python application builds and deployment workflows.
• Hands-on experience with deployment orchestration platforms such as Harness.
• Strong experience administering and deploying applications on Kubernetes and OpenShift (OCP).
• Experience implementing GitOps methodologies and Infrastructure as Code practices.
• Experience working within large-scale, regulated enterprise environments.
• Understanding of governance, compliance, audit requirements, and security controls within DevOps ecosystems.
• Strong troubleshooting, automation, and systems engineering skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Infrastructure as Code and automation frameworks such as Terraform and Ansible.
• Experience with AI-powered or agentic automation frameworks.
• Public cloud experience in Google Cloud Platform (Google Cloud Platform) and/or Microsoft Azure.
• Kubernetes certification (CKA, CKAD, or equivalent).
• DevOps-related certifications.
• Experience implementing DevSecOps practices and platform observability solutions.
• Knowledge of microservices architecture and cloud-native application delivery.

Technical Expertise

CI/CD & DevOps

• GitHub Actions
• GitOps
• DevSecOps
• CI/CD Pipeline Design
• Release Automation
• Quality Gates

Build & Deployment

• Maven
• Gradle
• Python Build Automation
• Harness

Containers & Cloud

• Kubernetes
• OpenShift (OCP)
• Azure
• Google Cloud Platform (Google Cloud Platform)

Infrastructure & Automation

• Infrastructure as Code (IaC)
• Terraform
• Ansible
• YAML/JSON Configuration Management

What Success Looks Like

• Deliver highly automated, scalable, and secure deployment workflows.
• Enable consistent and auditable software delivery through GitOps practices.
• Reduce manual deployment effort and operational risk through automation.
• Improve developer productivity via self-service platform capabilities.
• Strengthen governance, traceability, and compliance across deployment environments.
• Drive continuous improvement in platform reliability, release velocity, and operational excellence.

Additional Information

• New position created due to increased workload and portfolio growth.
• The selected candidate will support key applications within a portfolio of enterprise platforms focused on DevSecOps automation and software delivery modernization.
• Candidates should be prepared to collaborate closely with local team members and align with established hybrid work schedules.

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