DevOps Engineer (Linux / Ansible / AWS)

Posted Apr 30

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  • JOB TYPE: Freelance, Contract Position (no agencies/C2C - see notes below)
  • LOCATION: Remote - United States only (TimeZone: CST | Partial overlap)
  • HOURLY RANGE: Our client is looking to pay $50 – $100/hr
  • ESTIMATED DURATION: 40h/week - Short term

THE OPPORTUNITY

Qualifications:

  • 6+ years of demonstrable experience utilizing the following: 
  • Ansible, AWX and / or Tower knowledge, including automation of cloud infrastructure utilizing Ansible 
  • Linux (Ubuntu/Debian), including ssh, rsync, syslog, systemd (or equivalent)
  • Shell scripting (bash/sh, sed, awk)
  • Networking / troubleshooting connectivity over WiFi, ethernet, and / or bluetooth 
  • As a bonus:
  • Administering / managing Relational Database Management Systems
  • Coding or Scripting background in Python -- C/C++, or Node.JS 
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Excellent analytical problem solving skills (required) 
  • Willingness to have fun in the process (required) 

Overview

Our client, an innovative startup delivering IoT-based smart dispensing solutions across industries, is currently recruiting a DevOps Engineer to provide device management, development, and infrastructure management across their multi-generational software systems.  

Responsibilities

  • Build, architect, and manage Ansible playbooks for cloud and IoT device automation
  • Manage and optimize core infrastructure within AWS, including: ec2, ELB, IoT Core, Iot GreenGrass, Lambda, and MQTT 
  • Implement monitoring and investigative strategies utilizing home-grown and DataDog based analysis solutions 
  • Contribute to the overall architecture and deployment of solutions supporting the product roadmap
  • Investigate and resolve production issues during off-hours, weekends, and during on-call rotations, as directed

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Braintrust Job ID: 6005

C2C Candidates: This role is not available to C2C candidates working with an agency. If you are a professional contractor who has created an LLC/corp around their consulting practice, this is well aligned with Braintrust and we’d welcome your application.

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