<p><strong>Robert Half</strong> is actively partnering with an Austin-based client to identify a DevOps II Engineer<strong> (contract).</strong> In this role, you will design, implement, and maintain our infrastructure and deployment pipelines. Collaborate closely with development, operations, and security teams, you will ensure seamless integration and delivery of our applications. <strong>This role is hybrid in Austin, Tx. You must already live in Austin.</strong></p><p><br></p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities:</strong></p><ul><li>Collaborate with software engineers and cross-functional project teams to design, build, and maintain scalable software delivery pipelines and infrastructure using tools such as Ansible, Chef, Azure DevOps, and Docker.</li><li>Automate build, deployment, and testing processes by applying modern CI/CD methodologies to streamline development workflows.</li><li>Monitor application performance, troubleshoot issues, and work closely with lead engineers to implement optimizations and resolve incidents.</li><li>Document system architecture and DevOps workflows and contribute technical insights to user guide development and documentation efforts.</li><li>Support system automation efforts, including installation processes and post-deployment troubleshooting for customer-reported issues.</li><li>Actively participate in daily scrum meetings, providing clear updates on progress and blockers to ensure team alignment.</li><li>Investigate and resolve automation-related bugs reported by customers, delivering timely and effective solutions.</li><li>Stay current with emerging technologies and industry trends, recommending improvements to enhance system efficiency and reliability.</li><li>Participate in code reviews to ensure solutions adhere to industry best practices and maintain high standards of quality.</li><li>Collaborate across engineering, QA, and product teams to drive automation initiatives and provide consistent progress updates.</li></ul>

<p><strong>Qualifications:</strong></p><ul><li>Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical field is strongly preferred.</li><li>4+ years of experience in DevOps engineering, with an emphasis on automation, CI/CD pipelines, and infrastructure management.</li><li>Proficient in configuration and automation tools such as Ansible, Chef, Azure DevOps, Jenkins, and Terraform.</li><li>Extensive understanding of software development best practices, monitoring and logging methodologies, and source control systems including Git and SVN.</li><li>Working knowledge of IT infrastructure security principles and networking fundamentals (e.g., TCP/IP, routing, firewalls, load balancing).</li><li>Skilled in scripting languages such as Python, Bash, or PowerShell, with experience in programming languages like C#.</li><li>Hands-on experience with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools such as Terraform or Microsoft Bicep.</li><li>Familiarity with .NET technologies and experience working in containerized environments using Docker and Kubernetes is highly desirable.</li></ul><p><strong>Contract Benefit Offerings:</strong></p><ul><li>Healthcare (medical, dental, and vision plans)</li><li>401(k) and retirement plans</li><li>Commuter benefits</li><li>Employee and vendor discounts</li><li>Employee Assistance Program (EAP)</li><li>And many more!</li></ul>

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