Sr. AWS DevOps Engineer

Plano, TX

Sr. AWS DevOps Engineer

Category: Software Development/ Engineering

Main location: United States, Virginia, Reston

Alternate Location(s): United States, Texas, Plano

Position ID: J0924-1219

Employment Type: Full Time

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Position Description:

CGI has an immediate need for a Sr. AWS DevOps Engineer to join our team. While this position must be located within a commutable distance to a CGI office, a hybrid working model is acceptable. This is an exciting opportunity to work in a fast-paced team environment supporting one of the largest leaders in the secondary mortgage industry. We take an innovative approach to supporting our client, working side-by-side in an agile environment using emerging technologies.

• We partner with 15 of the top 20 banks globally, and our top 10 banking clients have worked with us for an average of 26 years!

• We have over 92,000+ CGI Members in 40 countries and over 5k+ loyal Clients who are leveraging our end-to-end services across the globe

Project Pitch

CGI is looking for an experienced AWS DevOps Engineer who will be responsible for architecting, deploying, and maintaining cloud infrastructure to ensure high availability, scalability, and security of applications. With a focus on automation and continuous improvement, you will work closely with development and operations teams to optimize infrastructure using AWS services, containers, and Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools like Terraform and CloudFormation. The role requires strong technical skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.

This position is ideal for individuals who thrive on implementing robust DevOps practices and driving innovation across cloud environments. You will play a key role in improving operational efficiency through automation and ensuring seamless deployment pipelines using tools such as Jenkins, Docker, Kubernetes, and AWS KMS. This is a full-time opportunity, and candidates must be adaptable to work within flexible schedules as needed to support the business objectives.

Your future duties and responsibilities:

This role is crucial in ensuring the seamless operation and scalability of cloud infrastructure within an organization. As a Senior AWS DevOps Engineer, you will be responsible for architecting, deploying, and maintaining highly available and secure solutions on AWS. You will proactively manage and optimize AWS environments, ensuring system integrity, scalability, and performance. Key responsibilities include automating infrastructure through Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools like Terraform and CloudFormation, managing containerized applications using Docker and Kubernetes, and ensuring secure key management using AWS KMS. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement and optimize DevOps practices, including continuous integration and delivery (CI/CD) pipelines using Jenkins, Git, and other tools.

Additionally, you will contribute to the continuous improvement of infrastructure by recommending and implementing process enhancements. Your expertise will be critical in analyzing system performance, optimizing cloud infrastructure, and driving efficiencies across on-premises and AWS environments. This position is key to driving operational excellence, ensuring robust cloud infrastructure, and supporting the overall performance and reliability of the organization.

Required qualifications to be successful in this role:

  • 5+ years of hands-on experience in DevOps with a focus on designing and implementing scalable solutions.

  • Expert-level proficiency in AWS, including managing EC2 instances, service configuration, and orchestration using CloudFormation and OpsWorks.

  • Extensive experience in containerization technologies, including Docker and Kubernetes, for managing, scaling, and deploying containerized applications.

  • Strong expertise in AWS Key Management Service (KMS) for secure management of cryptographic keys.

  • Experience in end-to-end continuous integration and deployment automation across on-premises and AWS environments.

  • In-depth experience with CI/CD tools such as Jenkins, SVN, Git, Maven, Gradle, Nexus, and comparable technologies.

  • Proven track record of managing deployment and release processes using tools like UrbanCode Deploy/Release and XL Deploy/Release.

  • Proficiency in infrastructure automation with tools such as Terraform, Ansible, and CloudFormation Templates.

  • Solid experience in scripting and automation using Unix, Python, Groovy, or Go for efficient infrastructure management.

  • Experience with Application Performance Monitoring (APM) and infrastructure scripting for optimizing systems.

  • Familiarity with Java Full Stack (FS) development is a plus.

  • Strong Linux/Unix background with the ability to write and manage shell scripts and Autosys jobs.

  • Advanced experience with version control systems (GIT), including branching, merging, and tagging strategies.

Dseired Skillset

​DevOps, AWS, Terraform, KMS, Kubernetes

Education:​​

Bachelor's degree in computer science, Information Systems or related field​

AWS Certification desired​

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CGI is required by law in some jurisdictions to include a reasonable estimate of the compensation range for this role. The determination of this range includes various factors not limited to skill set, level, experience, relevant training, and licensure and certifications. To support the ability to reward for merit-based performance, CGI typically does not hire individuals at or near the top of the range for their role. Compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. A reasonable estimate of the current range for this role in the U.S. is $74,600.00 - $146,900.00.

At CGI we call our professionals “members” to reinforce that all who join our team are, as owners, empowered to participate in the challenges and rewards that come from building a world-class company. CGI’s benefits include:

• Competitive base salaries

• Eligibility to participate in an attractive Share Purchase Plan (SPP) in which the company matches dollar-for-dollar contributions made by eligible employees, up to a maximum, for their job category

• 401(k) Plan and Profit Participation for eligible members

• Generous holidays, vacation, and sick leave plans

• Comprehensive insurance plans that include, among other benefits, medical, dental, vision, life, disability, out-of-county emergency coverage in all countries of employment.

• Back-up childcare, Pet insurance, a Member Assistance Program, a 529 college savings program, a personal financial management tool, lifestyle management programs and more.

**CGI anticipates accepting applications for this position through October 18th, 2024.

CGI’s benefits are offered to eligible professionals on their first day of employment to include:

• Competitive compensation including profit participation program

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits

• Basic life and accidental death & dismemberment insurance

• Matching contributions through 401(k) plan, and CGI share purchase plan

• Flexibility and paid accrued vacation leave, ranging from 10 to 20 days per year, based on job level, years of relevant prior experience, and years of service

• 10 paid holidays per year

• At least 80 consecutive hours of paid sick/safe leave (except where applicable state/local law requires more)

• Paid parental leave, ranging from 20 to 70 consecutive business days based on circumstances of leave and applicable laws

• Bereavement leave, ranging from 1 to 7 days per year based on relationship.

• Paid jury duty leave, up to time summoned

• Learning opportunities and tuition assistance

• Wellness and Well-being programs

For more detailed information about our benefits offerings visit Benefits | CGI Careers

Please note that the benefits listed above are subject to change based on the specific terms and conditions of the contract being supported.

Skills:

  • AutoSys

  • DevOps

  • GIT

  • GIT

  • Jenkins

  • Kubernetes

  • Linux

  • Python

  • Shell Script

  • Unix

What you can expect from us:

Together, as owners, let’s turn meaningful insights into action.

Life at CGI is rooted in ownership, teamwork, respect and belonging. Here, you’ll reach your full potential because…

You are invited to be an owner from day 1 as we work together to bring our Dream to life. That’s why we call ourselves CGI Partners rather than employees. We benefit from our collective success and actively shape our company’s strategy and direction.

Your work creates value. You’ll develop innovative solutions and build relationships with teammates and clients while accessing global capabilities to scale your ideas, embrace new opportunities, and benefit from expansive industry and technology expertise.

You’ll shape your career by joining a company built to grow and last. You’ll be supported by leaders who care about your health and well-being and provide you with opportunities to deepen your skills and broaden your horizons.

Come join our team—one of the largest IT and business consulting services firms in the world.

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