Job ID: JOB_ID_1524
Position Summary
Parin Technologies is looking for a Senior DevOps Engineer with expert-level proficiency in Terraform and Amazon EKS. This is a long-term, 12-month hybrid contract based in Des Moines, Iowa. The ideal candidate will be a subject matter expert in Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using TypeScript and will have extensive experience managing Istio service mesh within large-scale Kubernetes environments. This role is critical for our public sector client’s cloud transformation journey.
Core Responsibilities
- Architect and maintain AWS infrastructure using Terraform and TypeScript, adhering to the AWS Well-Architected Framework.
- Design, deploy, and optimize Amazon EKS clusters, ensuring high availability and security.
- Implement and manage Istio service mesh to facilitate secure and observable service-to-service communication.
- Develop and manage comprehensive CI/CD pipelines using Jenkins, GitHub, and GitHub Actions.
- Utilize Helm charts for resource packaging and streamlined deployment orchestration on EKS.
- Configure and monitor system telemetry using FluentBit, CloudWatch, and Dynatrace to ensure optimal performance.
- Collaborate with software engineering teams to optimize application reliability and performance in the cloud.
- Enforce security best practices and compliance controls within the AWS environment.
- Provide technical leadership and mentorship to cross-functional teams on cloud-native technologies.
Required Technical Expertise
- 8+ years of experience in AWS Services Development (EC2, EKS, ECR, S3, Cognito, NLB).
- 8+ years of experience in CI/CD Tools Mastery (Jenkins, GitHub Actions).
- 8+ years of experience in Networking Concepts (TCP/IP, DNS, HTTP, SSL/TLS).
- 6+ years of experience with Docker containers and microservices frameworks.
- 6+ years of experience with Helm charts and scripting (TypeScript, Python).
- 4+ years of hands-on Terraform development specifically using TypeScript.
- 4+ years of experience designing and maintaining Istio service mesh in EKS.
- Active AWS Certifications (Solutions Architect or DevOps Engineer) are highly desired.
Project Context
This role involves working on large-scale, high-visibility projects, often within the public sector. You will be expected to operate in an Agile environment, participating in daily stand-ups and sprint planning. The interview process will be conducted via webcam, and the position requires a hybrid presence in Des Moines, IA.
Special Requirements
Webcam interview. Public sector or large-scale project experience preferred. Must have AWS certifications. Hybrid work in Des Moines, IA.
Compensation & Location
Salary: $95 – $135 per year (Estimated)
Location: Des Moines, IA
Recruiter / Company – Contact Information
Recruiter / Employer: Parin Technologies
Email: niki@parintec.com
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