DevOps Engineer

Dice is the leading career destination for tech experts at every stage of their careers. Our client, Apex Systems, is seeking the following. Apply via Dice today! Job#: 3035801 Job Description: DevOps Engineer Location: Tucson, Arizona (Remote) Employment Type: Contract Role Overview We are seeking a DevOps Engineer with a primary focus on data engineering and BI development within an AWS environment. This role is pivotal in guiding the development of a data engineering workflow in a maturing environment. The ideal candidate will provide expertise on best practices using AWS native tooling, help solve complex problems, and ensure the stability and efficiency of data pipelines. Key Responsibilities • Develop and maintain data engineering and BI solutions within an AWS environment, utilizing services like AWS Glue, Lambda, Kafka, and S3. • Design, build, and manage batch and near real-time data pipelines. • Process data from AWS IoT Core, moving it through S3 buckets for reporting and analysis. • Create and manage dashboards and visualizations using Grafana and AWS QuickSight. • Work with various data types, performing aggregation and cleaning, and recommend optimal approaches for data engineering workflows. • Utilize Infrastructure as Code (IaC), primarily CloudFormation, to manage and deploy infrastructure. • Deploy code through CI/CD pipelines using GitLab. • Collaborate with the team to define solutions and provide guidance on technical challenges. Required Qualifications • Experience in Data Engineering in AWS environments (S3, Glue, Redshift, Lambda). • Hands-on experience building batch and near real-time/streaming data pipelines. • Experience with streaming frameworks or concepts (e.g., Kafka, Flink, or similar). • Experience building BI dashboards in QuickSight or a similar tool. • Working knowledge of Infrastructure as Code (IaC) with CloudFormation. • Experience working within CI/CD pipelines for code deployment. Preferred Qualifications • Experience with Terraform. • Experience with Grafana for visualization. Compensation & Benefits Pay Rate Range: $50.00/hr - $65.00/hr We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome applications from all qualified candidates regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status. Apex uses a virtual recruiter as part of the application process. Click for more details. If you have visited our website in search of information on employment opportunities or to apply for a position, and you require an accommodation in using our website for a search or application, please contact our Benefits Department at or . Everforth Apex is a world-class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. When you join Everforth Apex, you become part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. We offer quality career resources, training, certifications, development opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in many awards, including ClearlyRated's Best of Staffing in Talent Satisfaction in the United States and Great Place to Work in the United Kingdom and Mexico. Everforth Apex uses a virtual recruiter as part of the application process. Click for more details. Everforth Apex Benefits Overview: Everforth Apex offers a range of supplemental benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance plans that offer an optional layer of financial protection. We offer an ESPP (employee stock purchase program) and a 401K program which allows you to contribute typically within 30 days of starting, with a company match after 12 months of tenure. Everforth Apex also offers a HSA (Health Savings Account on the HDHP plan), a SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions, a corporate discount savings program and other discounts. In terms of professional development, Everforth Apex hosts an on-demand training program, provides access to certification prep and a library of technical and leadership courses/books/seminars once you have 6+ months of tenure, and certification discounts and other perks to associations that include CompTIA and IIBA. Everforth Apex has a dedicated customer service team for our Consultants that can address questions around benefits and other resources, as well as a certified Career Coach. You can access a full list of our benefits, programs, support teams and resources within our 'Welcome Packet' as well, which an Everforth Apex team member can provide.