AWS DevOps Engineer / Cloudformation

A Fortune 500 technology-driven enterprise is seeking a DevOps Engineer local to Jersey City, NJ to support critical infrastructure modernization and hybrid cloud initiatives. This is a full-time contract opportunity with a focus on enabling on-prem to cloud migrations and optimizing CI/CD pipelines in complex enterprise environments. The ideal candidate will bring strong on-prem systems knowledge, hands-on experience with both Azure and AWS, and proficiency in scripting and automation.This opportunity stands out for its visibility, technical breadth, and strategic value. Engineers on this team play a key role in bridging legacy infrastructure with modern DevOps practices. The environment is collaborative, fast-paced, and centered on continuous improvement. If you're experienced with hybrid infrastructure and passionate about automation at scale, this role offers long-term growth and impact.Required Skills & Experience3+ years of experience with Azure and AWS cloud platformsStrong on-prem infrastructure experience, including migrations to cloudProven ability to build and manage on-prem CI/CD pipelinesProficiency in scripting using Bash, Python, or PowerShellExperience in infrastructure or systems engineering rolesDesired Skills & ExperienceFamiliarity with Kubernetes (EKS/AKS or on-prem clusters)Exposure to Terraform or other infrastructure-as-code toolsExperience with monitoring and alerting platforms (Grafana, Prometheus, Datadog)Background in regulated or enterprise-scale environmentsComfortable working in Agile or DevOps-centric teamsWhat You Will Be DoingTech Breakdown50% On-prem infrastructure30% Cloud platforms (Azure & AWS)20% CI/CD tools and automationDaily Responsibilities80% Hands On0% Management Duties20% Team CollaborationThe OfferBonus eligibleYou Will Receive The Following BenefitsMedical, Dental, and Vision InsurancePaid Time OffLong-term Contract PotentialApplicants must be currently authorized to work in the US on a full-time basis now and in the future.Posted By: Jackie BakerSeniority levelSeniority levelMid-Senior levelEmployment typeEmployment typeFull-timeJob functionJob functionEngineering and Information TechnologyIndustriesStaffing and RecruitingReferrals increase your chances of interviewing at Motion Recruitment by 2xNew York, NY $160,000 - $180,000 4 days agoNew York City Metropolitan Area 2 days agoSRE(Site Reliability) Architect - Remote (Fulltime)SRE(Site Reliability) Architect - Remote (Fulltime)SRE(Site Reliability) Architect - Remote (Fulltime)Senior Site Reliability / Gitops EngineerNew York, NY $110,000 - $180,000 1 week agoWe’re unlocking community knowledge in a new way. Experts add insights directly into each article, started with the help of AI. #J-18808-Ljbffr

Created: 2025-09-17