NextPath Workforce Solutions is currently seeking a Lead DevOps Engineer to join our client’s team in Reading, PA . This is an onsite, contract position.
SALARY: $70-75/hour (depending on experience).
Unfortunately, at this time our client is unable to sponsor or transfer visas. Only candidates authorized to work in the US without sponsorship should apply.
REQUIREMENTS:
8+ years of experience in DevOps, platform engineering, cloud infrastructure, systems engineering, or a related discipline
Experience supporting digital products, SaaS platforms, or customer-facing applications
Practical leadership experience across technologies including:
Java 21 and Maven multi-module projects
Kafka and PostgreSQL
OpenShift and Podman
AWS, including IAM and familiarity with AWS Bedrock
Snowflake, Bamboo, CI/CD practices
Apigee and F5 networking
Linux, Node.js, Vite, Python for scripting or automation
Experience with infrastructure as code and automation practices
Bachelor’s or higher degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field (preferred)
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Own and manage CI/CD pipelines and deployment processes
Drive technical requirements independently and collaborate across teams
Support Java 21 and Node.js services, Maven projects, and frontend workflows
Provide technical guidance for containerized platforms using OpenShift and Podman
Oversee AWS platform practices, including IAM and use of AWS Bedrock where appropriate
Manage infrastructure involving Kafka, PostgreSQL, Snowflake, and related services
Coordinate API management with Apigee and traffic control with F5
Partner with security teams to ensure secure platform and pipeline practices
Develop, optimize, and automate infrastructure and deployment workflows
Support reliable event-driven data flows and application deployment
Facilitate dependency management, testing strategies, and release processes
Monitor, log, and ensure operational performance and resilience
Coordinate incident response and operational risk management
NEXTPATH WORKFORCE SOLUTIONS:
NextPath is a strategic talent partner connecting skilled professionals with organizations driving innovation and growth. Our recruiting team brings more than 80 years of combined experience delivering workforce solutions that align the right talent with the right opportunities. We work with leading companies across the country, offering flexible engagement models including contract, project-based, contract-to-hire, and direct hire roles. If the position above doesn’t appear to fit, we do have a host of clients with roles that could be a match and not every position will be posted. Feel free to reach out to find a better match by emailing your resume to apply@nextpathcp.com for a recruiter to engage. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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