Job Description
Cullerton Group has a new opportunity for a DevOps Engineer 3. The work will be done hybrid in Chicago, IL or Dallas, TX, with onsite work required twice per week and as requested. This is a long-term position that can lead to permanent employment with our client. Compensation is up to $80.00/hour + full benefits (vision, dental, health insurance, 401k, and holiday pay).
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Job Summary
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The DevOps Engineer will support engineering teams in developing, building, testing, and deploying cloud-based software solutions and infrastructure. This role will focus heavily on AWS cloud environments, CI/CD pipelines, Infrastructure as Code, MLOps/AI services, and troubleshooting complex application and cloud connectivity issues. The engineer will work independently on complex infrastructure components while partnering with cross-functional development teams to improve software quality, scalability, and deployment efficiency. This position requires extensive hands-on AWS and DevOps experience along with strong technical communication and problem-solving abilities.
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Key Responsibilities
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- Design, develop, test, and deploy cloud-based software systems, applications, and infrastructure.
- Manage AWS IAM and troubleshoot cloud connectivity, application, infrastructure, and networking issues.
- Develop and maintain CI/CD pipelines using GitHub, GitHub Actions, and YAML.
- Build and deploy AWS cloud infrastructure using AWS CloudFormation and Infrastructure as Code (IaC) practices.
- Support AWS MLOps and AI environments utilizing technologies such as SageMaker, Bedrock, ECS/EKS, and IAM.
- Work directly with engineering teams to develop, debug, test, and deploy cloud solutions while serving as a DevOps technical resource.
- Perform integrated testing and customer acceptance testing to ensure reliable, high-quality releases.
- Identify complex technical problems, perform troubleshooting and resolution, and support critical systems when necessary.
- Establish strong software engineering and DevOps practices while identifying opportunities to improve scalability, quality, and team effectiveness.
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Required Qualifications
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- High school diploma required; a college degree is not required.
- 5–7 years of software development experience, including at least 5 years of DevOps engineering experience.
- At least 5 years of hands-on Amazon Web Services (AWS) cloud experience.
- Strong proficiency with GitHub and GitHub Actions, including YAML-based CI/CD pipelines.
- Experience writing and deploying AWS cloud infrastructure using AWS CloudFormation templates.
- Strong AWS experience with MLOps and AI services, including technologies such as SageMaker Notebooks, Bedrock, ECS/EKS, and IAM.
- Experience with Infrastructure as Code and cloud deployment practices.
- Strong troubleshooting and analytical problem-solving skills.
- Strong interpersonal, written, and technical communication skills with the ability to collaborate effectively across engineering teams.
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Preferred Qualifications
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- Associate- or Professional-level AWS and/or Azure certifications related to DevOps, development, or architecture.
- Experience with AWS firewall and network configuration.
- Experience with Microsoft Azure cloud infrastructure and Azure Resource Manager (ARM) templates.
- Experience with NVIDIA GPUs for AI use cases, particularly from cybersecurity and governance perspectives.
- Experience supporting MLOps, AI, or machine-learning infrastructure.
- Strong experience supporting scalable cloud environments and cross-functional software engineering teams.
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Why This Role?
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This position offers an opportunity to contribute to sophisticated cloud engineering initiatives supporting large-scale digital products and engineering teams. You’ll work hands-on with AWS, Infrastructure as Code, CI/CD, MLOps, and AI technologies while solving complex cloud and application infrastructure challenges. Cullerton Group provides a professional environment with growth potential and the opportunity to contribute to advanced digital and cloud initiatives for a global leader in heavy machinery and manufacturing.
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