Position Summary Contractor Location - Houston, TX Work you'll do The services you will provide to the Deloitte project team are a strong emphasis on CI/CD pipeline development using GitLab and GitLab Runner. This role is ideal for contractors who are passionate about automating software delivery, optimizing cloud infrastructure, and ensuring robust, scalable deployments. In addition to pipeline engineering, the contractor 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. Key Responsibilities CI/CD Pipeline Development • Design, build, and maintain robust CI/CD pipelines using GitLab and GitLab Runner. • Automate build, test, and deployment workflows for applications hosted on AWS. • Integrate quality gates, security scanning, and automated testing into pipelines. • Troubleshoot and optimize pipeline performance and reliability. Cloud Infrastructure Management • Manage and optimize AWS resources (EC2, S3, RDS, IAM, VPC, etc.) to support application deployment and scaling. • Implement monitoring, logging, and alerting solutions for cloud infrastructure. Kubernetes Operations • Deploy, manage, and scale containerized applications using Kubernetes (EKS preferred). • Automate Kubernetes cluster provisioning, upgrades, and maintenance. • Implement best practices for security, networking, and resource management within Kubernetes environments. Infrastructure as Code (IaC) – Nice to Have • Develop and maintain Terraform modules for provisioning AWS resources and Kubernetes clusters. • Collaborate with team members to codify infrastructure and ensure repeatable, reliable deployments. Qualifications • 6-9 years’ experience developing CICD DevOps pipelines in Gitlab runner. • 6-9 years’ experience as devops engineer within AWS The expected pay range for this contract assignment is $65-$70 hour.  The exact pay rate will vary based on skills, experience, and location and will be determined by the third-party whose employees provide services to Deloitte. Candidates interested in applying for this opportunity must be geographically based in the United States and must be legally authorized to work in the United States without the need for employer sponsorship We do not accept agency resumes and are not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes. Deloitte is not the employer for this role. This work is contracted through a third-party whose employees provide services to Deloitte. Expected Work Schedule During team’s core business hours Approximate hours per week About Deloitte Our inclusive culture empowers our people to be who they are, contribute their unique perspectives, and make a difference individually and collectively. It makes Deloitte one of the most rewarding places to work. As used in this posting, “Deloitte” means , a subsidiary of Deloitte LLP. Please see www.deloitte.com/us/about for a detailed description of the legal structure of Deloitte LLP and its subsidiaries. Requisition code: 308017