Senior DevOps Engineer - AWS

We currently have a career opportunity for a DevOps Engineer AWS  to join our team located in LATAM.

As a Senior Technical Consultant, you will oversee and actively participate in all aspects of the software development lifecycle, including estimation, technical design, implementation, documentation, testing, deployment, and support of applications developed for our clients. In your leadership role, you will guide and mentor team members, collaborate with solution architects to define technical strategies, and ensure development activities align with project goals and best practices. You will also take ownership of key technical decisions and foster a collaborative team environment.

Perficient is always looking for the best and brightest talent and we need you! We’re a quickly-growing, global digital consulting leader, and we’re transforming the world’s largest enterprises and biggest brands. You’ll work with the latest technologies, expand your skills, and become a part of our global community of talented, diverse, and knowledgeable colleagues.

Primary work schedule is 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM PST. Candidates must also have the flexibility to work a 12-hour shift every two weeks, which will require availability during overnight or early morning hours in the LATAM time zone.

• 5+ years of experience in a DevOps or cloud engineering role.
• Proficiency in Terraform and CloudFormation for infrastructure as code (IaC).
• Strong hands-on experience with AWS (EC2, S3, RDS, Lambda, etc.) and Azure services.
• Expertise in managing Kubernetes clusters (EKS on AWS and AKS on Azure).
• Experience with CI/CD tools such as Azure DevOps and GitHub Actions.
• Solid understanding of containerization technologies like Docker and container orchestration with Kubernetes.
• Familiarity with programming languages such as Java, .Net, and NodeJS.
• Strong scripting skills (e.g., Bash, Python, or PowerShell).
• Knowledge of networking, security, and compliance in cloud environments.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to work in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.
• Strong communication skills to effectively collaborate with cross-functional teams.
• Certifications such as AWS Certified DevOps Engineer, Azure DevOps Engineer Expert, or Certified Kubernetes Administrator (CKA).
• Experience with monitoring and logging tools like Prometheus, Grafana, ELK Stack, or CloudWatch.
• Knowledge of serverless architectures and microservices.
• Experience with multi-cloud environments and hybrid cloud solutions.

Primary work schedule is 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM PST. Candidates must also have the flexibility to work a 12-hour shift every two weeks, which will require availability during overnight or early morning hours in the LATAM time zone.

Perficient full-time employees receive complete and competitive benefits. We offer a collaborative work environment, competitive compensation, generous work/life opportunities and an outstanding benefits package that includes paid time off plus holidays. In addition, all colleagues are eligible for a number of rewards and recognition programs including billable bonus opportunities. Encouraging a healthy work/life balance and providing our colleagues great benefits are just part of what makes Perficient a great place to work. 

WHO WE ARE

Perficient is a leading global digital consultancy. We imagine, create, engineer, and run digital transformation solutions that help our clients exceed customers’ expectations, outpace competition, and grow their business. With unparalleled strategy, creative, and technology capabilities, our colleagues bring big thinking and innovative ideas, along with a practical approach to help our clients – the world’s largest enterprises and biggest brands succeed.

WHAT WE BELIEVE

At Perficient, we promise to challenge, champion, and celebrate our people. You will experience a unique and collaborative culture that values every voice. Join our team, and you’ll become part of something truly special.

We believe in developing a workforce that is as diverse and inclusive as the clients we work with. We’re committed to actively listening, learning, and acting to further advance our organization, our communities, and our future leaders… and we’re not done yet.

Perficient, Inc. proudly provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a protected veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. Perficient, Inc. complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training. Perficient, Inc. expressly prohibits any form of unlawful employee harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or covered veterans. Improper interference with the ability of Perficient, Inc. employees to perform their expected job duties is absolutely not tolerated.

Disability Accommodations:

Perficient is committed to providing a barrier-free employment process with reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in our job application procedures. If you need assistance or accommodation due to a disability, please contact us.

Disclaimer:  The above statements are not intended to be a complete statement of job content, rather to act as a guide to the essential functions performed by the employee assigned to this classification.  Management retains the discretion to add or change the duties of the position at any time. 

• Strong expertise in Linux distributions such as Ubuntu, CentOS, or Amazon Linux.
• Deploy, manage, and optimize containerized applications using Docker and orchestrate them with Kubernetes (EKS for AWS and AKS for Azure). 
• Proficiency in programming with C# and Java.
• Experience with database technologies such as PostgreSQL, MySQL, or NoSQL databases.
• Build and maintain CI/CD pipelines using Azure DevOps and GitHub Actions to support Java, .Net, and NodeJS applications. 
• Automate infrastructure provisioning, configuration, and deployment processes to ensure scalability, reliability, and security. 
• Collaborate with development teams to integrate DevOps best practices into the software development lifecycle (SDLC). 
• Monitor and troubleshoot cloud infrastructure and applications to ensure high availability and performance. 
• Implement and enforce security best practices for cloud environments, including IAM policies, network security, and compliance. 
• Mentor and guide junior team members on DevOps tools, practices, and methodologies. 
• Stay up to date with emerging technologies and industry trends to continuously improve our DevOps processes.  

Primary work schedule is 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM PST. Candidates must also have the flexibility to work a 12-hour shift every two weeks, which will require availability during overnight or early morning hours in the LATAM time zone.