Job Specifications
Job Category: DevOps
Job Type: Onsite
Job Location: Des Moines Iowa
Compensation: Depends on Experience
W2: W2-Contract Only; Kindly note that applications on a C2C basis will not be considered for this role.
Job Description
US Work Authorization Requirement:
Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States without employer sponsorship. This includes, but is not limited to, U.S. Citizens, Permanent Residents, and other individuals with valid U.S. work authorization.
Job Description:
We are seeking a Senior DevOps Engineer with deep Terraform expertise to support modernization of mission-critical systems. This role plays a key part in re-architecting the Iowa Workforce Development (IWD) UI Tax system, leveraging cloud-native technologies, Agile methodologies, and industry best practices.
Key Responsibilities:
Design, build, and maintain AWS infrastructure using Terraform (TypeScript)
Manage and optimize core AWS services (EKS, EC2, ECR, S3, IAM, RDS, Lambda, CloudFront, Cognito)
Architect and operate Istio service mesh within EKS clusters
Provide technical leadership, mentoring teams and guiding cloud architecture decisions
Build and maintain CI/CD pipelines to automate infrastructure and application deployments
Write and maintain unit and integration tests for Infrastructure as Code
Set up monitoring, logging, and alerting (CloudWatch, FluentBit, Dynatrace)
Monitor, troubleshoot, and optimize performance to ensure high availability
Use Helm charts to package and manage Kubernetes deployments
Collaborate with engineering teams to improve performance, reliability, and scalability
Enforce security best practices and compliance across AWS environments
Requirements:
Strong hands-on experience with Terraform (TypeScript)
Deep expertise in AWS and Amazon EKS
Experience implementing service mesh (Istio) on EKS
Solid background with AWS services: EC2, EKS, ECR, S3, Cognito, NLB
Proven experience with Docker, containers, and microservices
Hands-on experience creating and managing Helm charts
Proficient in TypeScript and Python scripting
Strong experience building CI/CD pipelines (Jenkins, GitHub, GitHub Actions)
Good understanding of the AWS Well-Architected Framework
Strong knowledge of networking concepts (TCP/IP, DNS, HTTP, TLS)
Experience implementing AWS security best practices
Experience with configuration management and orchestration tools
AWS certifications (Solutions Architect, DevOps Engineer, etc.) required
Strong communication and collaboration skills
Experience working in an Agile environment
Experience On large-scale Or Public-sector Projects Preferred
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At JPS Technology Solutions, we specialize in providing cutting-edge IT technologies and services to businesses of all sizes. Our commitment to delivering high-performing solutions at competitive rates distinguishes us from other providers, including larger conglomerates. Guided by our motto, "The Journey to Pursue and Surmount," we strive to support our clients' growth by deeply understanding their unique needs and delivering tailored solutions. We take pride in our personalized approach, ensuring that every detail is accou...
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