We are looking for a skilled DevOps Engineer to join our team on a long-term contract basis in Chicago, Illinois. This role involves designing, deploying, and maintaining scalable and secure infrastructure solutions in a dynamic Agile environment. You will play a key role in driving automation and optimizing workflows for cloud-based systems.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Develop and maintain scalable CI/CD pipelines to streamline software delivery processes.<br>• Implement and manage cloud-based infrastructure using tools like Terraform, Ansible, and Docker.<br>• Deploy and administer continuous integration tools such as Azure DevOps, Jenkins, and Bamboo.<br>• Integrate automated testing solutions for unit, system, and performance testing within CI/CD pipelines.<br>• Manage containerization strategies, leveraging technologies such as Docker and Kubernetes.<br>• Configure and administer GitHub Copilot to enhance collaborative development practices.<br>• Utilize programming languages such as Python, Powershell, and Bash to create automation scripts.<br>• Monitor application performance using tools like Datadog and SolarWinds to ensure system reliability.<br>• Collaborate with teams to establish and maintain Agile workflows, including Scrum and Kanban.<br>• Define and implement best practices for secure and efficient cloud architecture.