Cloud DevOps Engineer

Summary MoodysNWC is looking for a Cloud DevOps Engineer with strong expertise in DevOps automation, Kubernetes, and containerization, along with a working knowledge of Cloud FinOps principles. You will play a key role in designing, implementing, and optimizing our cloud infrastructure and automation pipelines, while ensuring cost efficiency and operational excellence. Role & Responsibilities • Design, implement, and maintain CI/CD pipelines using tools such as Jenkins, GitLab CI, or GitHub Actions. • Develop and manage Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC) using Terraform, CloudFormation, or similar tools. • Automate cloud operations, deployments, and environment provisioning. • Deploy, manage, and monitor Kubernetes clusters in cloud environments (AWS EKS, Azure AKS, GCP GKE). • Implement containerized applications using Docker, Helm, and other orchestration tools. • Ensure scalability, availability, and security of containerized workloads. • Work with AWS, Azure, or GCP to architect and optimize cloud environments. • Apply Cloud FinOps practices to monitor, analyze, and optimize cloud costs. • Implement governance and tagging strategies for resource tracking and cost allocation. • Set up and manage observability tools (Prometheus, Grafana, ELK, etc.). • Implement DevSecOps best practices to ensure compliance and security in CI/CD pipelines. • Perform proactive troubleshooting and root cause analysis. Skills • 6+ years of experience in DevOps or Cloud Engineering roles. • Hands-on experience with Kubernetes and container orchestration. • Proficiency in scripting languages (Bash, Python, Go, etc.). • Strong experience with IaC (Terraform, Ansible, CloudFormation). • Familiarity with monitoring/logging tools (Prometheus, Grafana, ELK). • Experience with at least one major cloud provider (AWS, Azure, or GCP). • Understanding of cloud cost structures, billing, and optimization strategies. • Familiarity with tools like AWS Cost Explorer, Azure Cost Management, or CloudHealth. • Strong problem-solving and analytical skills. • Excellent communication and teamwork abilities. • Ability to work in fast-paced, agile environments. About Us Moodys NWC is a result-driven management consulting firm headquartered in the Seattle metropolitan area. We specialize in best-fit consulting based on client needs, with a focus on all aspects of digital product management. We have an active role that we are looking to assist our premier client with and are looking for an experienced consultant with the right set of values. For us, personality fit is paramount. We are looking for self-starters who are experienced but flexible in their approach and have a customer-focused outlook. Our consultants go above and beyond, focus on the end goal, and do what it takes to deliver the desired results. If you are someone who fits the above job description, then please look at the specific opportunity and let us know why you are a good fit for Moodys NWC. Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. The salary for this position ranges from $120,000/year in our lowest geographic market up to $160,000/year in our highest geographic market.Pay is based on a number of factors including market location and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Other forms of compensation are offered in the form of medical, vision, and dental benefits. Moodys NWC believes in a culture of diversity, acceptance, and belonging. We are committed to being an equal opportunity employer and hiring without discrimination, including based on race, color, creed, national origin, sex, marital status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, medical status, or veteran status. Moodys NWC complies with federal and state disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and candidates with disabilities. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, please submit a contact form here: https://moodysnwc.com/contact-us/