Cloud DevOps Engineer - Remote / Telecommute

Job Title: Cloud DevOps Engineer - Remote / Telecommute

Job Location: Minneapolis, MN

Job Type: Contract

Pay Range: $50.00hr - $55.00hr

Job Overview:

The candidate will serve as a Cloud DevOps Engineer, managing infrastructure automation, customer onboarding, and cloud platform integrations across AWS and Azure environments.

Technology Stack:

• Programming Languages: Node.js, JavaScript, Groovy.
• AWS Services: Application Load Balancer, Amazon ECS, API Gateway, AWS Lambda, AWS WAF, CloudFront, Amazon S3, AWS Secrets Manager.
• Networking: DNS, CNAME records, SSL/TLS certificates, DigiCert certificate management.
• CI/CD and Infrastructure as Code: GitLab CI, Docker, Terraform.
• Azure AI / Knowledge Platforms: SharePoint-to-vector-store synchronization, AI assistant knowledge grounding, document-based search workflows.

Preferred Certification:

• AWS Certified Developer Associate.
• Terraform Associate certification is a plus.
• Azure AI or Azure Fundamentals certification is a plus.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage DNS and CNAME requests for new customer implementations.
• Coordinate and configure externally facing SSL/TLS certificates using DigiCert.
• Configure webchat environments using Terraform-based automation.
• Ensure onboarding activities are completed consistently, securely, and with minimal manual intervention.
• Create and maintain API Gateway integrations, including integrations for Teams platforms.
• Manage secrets securely using AWS Secrets Manager.
• Configure and maintain AWS Web Application Firewall policies.
• Perform Application Load Balancer updates and routing changes.
• Support CloudFront and Amazon S3 configurations for web and static content delivery.
• Assist with AWS Lambda and ECS-based application deployments.
• Build and maintain GitLab CI pipelines for application deployment.
• Use Docker for containerized application packaging and runtime consistency.
• Develop and maintain Terraform scripts for repeatable infrastructure provisioning.
• Promote automation-first practices to reduce operational effort and deployment risk.
• Support SharePoint-to-vector-store synchronization workflows.
• Assist in maintaining document-grounded AI assistant capabilities.
• Collaborate on improvements to AI-based search, retrieval, and knowledge grounding processes.

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• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Disability Insurance (Short-Term and Long-Term)
• Life and AD&D Insurance
• Paid Sick Leave (where required by applicable state or local law)
• Supplemental Insurance Plans
• Identity Theft Protection
• Pet Insurance
• Employee Wellness Programs
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Career Growth and Professional Development Opportunities