Job Summary We are seeking a proactive and technically skilled Mid-Level Cloud DevOps Engineer (AWS & EKS) to support the deployment, monitoring, and maintenance of mission-critical applications running on AWS EKS (Kubernetes). You will be responsible for maintaining infrastructure as code, ensuring system reliability, and improving observability through automation and dashboards. The ideal candidate brings hands-on experience with Kubernetes, AWS services, Helm, and CI/CD pipelines. location: Malvern, Pennsylvania job type: Contract salary: $58 - 60 per hour work hours: 9am to 5pm education: Bachelors Responsibilities • Upgrade internal applications and third-party dependencies deployed on Amazon EKS • Provision and configure new AWS resources (EC2, EKS, S3, etc.) • Manage EKS cluster upgrades and routine patching • Diagnose and resolve Kubernetes issues (e.g., pod evictions, CPU/memory throttling) • Monitor and respond to infrastructure alerts and handle runtime performance issues • Manage and maintain Helm charts and Docker image repositories (VG repos) • Support GitLab and Bitbucket-based Infrastructure as Code (IaC) projects using CloudFormation Templates (CFTs) • Upgrade AMI-based EC2 instances and associated RDS/other AWS services • Create, maintain, and enhance Grafana dashboards to improve visibility into system health • Integrate and maintain Loki and Prometheus for centralized logging and metrics • Communicate with the functional business teams • Preferred Responsibilities • AWS Certification (e.g., Associate or DevOps Engineer) • Experience with Linux systems administration • Familiarity with scripting (Bash, Python) • Exposure to GitOps workflows and automated deployment pipelines Qualifications • 5-7 years of hands-on experience in a DevOps, SRE, or Cloud Engineer role • Strong expertise in AWS services, especially EKS, EC2, RDS, IAM, S3 • Experience with JavaScript, Typescript and Node • Solid understanding of Kubernetes operations, Helm, and Docker • Experience with CI/CD pipelines using Git, GitLab, Bitbucket • Proficiency in maintaining and deploying infrastructure with CloudFormation Templates • Familiarity with Grafana, Loki, Prometheus, and system performance monitoring • Strong troubleshooting and debugging skills across containerized environments • Proven track record in staying informed on emerging technology architecture, products and concepts and upskilling on them quickly. • Enthusiasm to understand/learn and apply emerging architecture and technology concepts. • Should have an innovative mindset enabling the person to suggest tweaks to make existing processes more efficient • Ability to work across a broad range of technology opportunities and learn new concepts quickly. • Strong problem-solving and analytical abilities to identify and address complex business challenges. • Excellent analytical, conceptual thinking, problem-solving skills, and the ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment Skills • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively collaborate and influence stakeholders at all levels. • Excellent analytical, conceptual thinking, problem-solving skills, and the ability to multi-task. • Ability to effectively work through ambiguity and changes. • Strong track record in delivering exceptional outcomes independently while working as a team. Equal Opportunity Employer: Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, National Origin, Age, Genetic Information, Disability, Protected Veteran Status, or any other legally protected group status. At Randstad Digital, we welcome people of all abilities and want to ensure that our hiring and interview process meets the needs of all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation to make your application or interview experience a great one, please contact HRsupport@randstadusa.com. Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Randstad Digital offers a comprehensive benefits package, including: medical, prescription, dental, vision, AD&D, and life insurance offerings, short-term disability, and a 401K plan (all benefits are based on eligibility). This posting is open for thirty (30) days.