AWS DevOps Engineer

Post Date

Jun 24, 2025

Location

Dallas,
Texas

ZIP/Postal Code

75201
US
Aug 24, 2025 Insight Global

Job Type

Contract

Category

Programmer / Developer

Req #

DAL-790783

Pay Rate

$41 - $51 (hourly estimate)

Job Description

Insight Global is seeking an experienced AWS DevOps Engineer with a strong emphasis on CI/CD pipeline development using GitLab and GitLab Runner. This role is ideal for professionals who are passionate about automating software delivery, optimizing cloud infrastructure, and ensuring robust, scalable deployments. In addition to pipeline engineering, the candidate will be responsible for aspects of infrastructure management, particularly leveraging Kubernetes for container orchestration. Experience with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using Terraform is a valuable plus. Additional responsibilities include:
-CI/CD Pipeline Development:
o Design, build, and maintain robust CI/CD pipelines using GitLab and GitLab Runner.
o Automate build, test, and deployment workflows for applications hosted on AWS.
o Integrate quality gates, security scanning, and automated testing into pipelines.
o Troubleshoot and optimize pipeline performance and reliability.
-Cloud Infrastructure Management:
o Manage and optimize AWS resources (EC2, S3, RDS, IAM, VPC, etc.) to support application deployment and scaling.
o Implement monitoring, logging, and alerting solutions for cloud infrastructure.
-Kubernetes Operations
o Deploy, manage, and scale containerized applications using Kubernetes (EKS preferred).
o Automate Kubernetes cluster provisioning, upgrades, and maintenance.
o Implement best practices for security, networking, and resource management within Kubernetes environments.
-Infrastructure as Code (IaC):
o Develop and maintain Terraform modules for provisioning AWS resources and Kubernetes clusters.
o Collaborate with team members to codify infrastructure and ensure repeatable, reliable deployments.

We are a company committed to creating inclusive environments where people can bring their full, authentic selves to work every day. We are an equal opportunity employer that believes everyone matters. Qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment opportunities without regard to race, religion, sex, age, marital status, national origin, sexual orientation, citizenship status, disability, or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or recruiting process, please send a request to Human Resources Request Form. The EEOC "Know Your Rights" Poster is available here.

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Required Skills & Experience

-6+ years of DevOps Engineering experience
-Strong background in AWS Cloud
-Experience designing, building and maintaining CI/CD pipelines
-Experience with GitLab or GitLab Runner
-Strong communication skills with the ability to be client facing
-Independent worker

Nice to Have Skills & Experience

-Terraform
-Infrastructure as Code experience
-Kubernetes EKS

Benefit packages for this role will start on the 31st day of employment and include medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as HSA, FSA, and DCFSA account options, and 401k retirement account access with employer matching. Employees in this role are also entitled to paid sick leave and/or other paid time off as provided by applicable law.