DevOps Engineer II Los Angeles, CA (Remote) 12-Month Contract (Possible for extension) Job ID 25-09639 Solugenix is assisting a client, a health insurance company, in their search for a DevOps Engineer II. This is a 12-month contract opportunity based out of Los Angeles, CA (Remote). The Information Technology (IT) Development Operations (DevOps) Engineer II plays a key role in implementing and maintaining automation processes to streamline our software development and deployment pipelines. This position maintains and enhances the Continuous Integration and Deployment (CI/CD) pipelines ensuring the reliability, scalability and efficiency of the client's software delivery pipeline. This position fosters a culture of collaboration between the development and operations teams, automates manual processes, and improves the efficiency, reliability, and scalability of software delivery. Qualifications: Education Required: Bachelor's degree Field of Study I: Information Technology Equivalent: In lieu of a degree, equivalent education and/or experience may be considered. Experience Required: • At least 5 years of experience as a DevOps Engineer or similar role. • At least 3 years of experience in source code management and administration. • Experience in version control systems (VCS), such as GitHub GIT Action, Application Development Interface (ADI), and Subversion (SVN). • Experience in CI/CD tools such as GIT Action, Azure DevOps (ADO) CI/CD tools and integration of VCS with development pipelines. • Experience with security best practices related to source code management. Preferred: • Hands-on experience managing infrastructure as code (IaC) and Containerization and Orchestration. Required Skills: • Strong understanding of branching strategies, code versioning, and merge conflict resolution in ADO, GITHUB. • Strong understanding of GIT Action capabilities to develop and manage CI/CD pipelines. • Strong scripting skills using Power Shell, Python, or other relevant languages. • Strong knowledge of code quality tools and practices. • Must have skills to configure new tools. • Must have a broad range of skills including scripting and programming, cloud infrastructure (AWS, Azure, etc.), containerization (Docker, Kubernetes), and orchestration tools. • Excellent problem-solving and troubleshooting skills. • Strong communication and collaboration skills. • Detail-oriented and organized with a commitment to maintaining data integrity. • Strong teamwork abilities. • Must be a self-starter with the ability to build processes from ground level. • Good understanding of networking, security, and best practices for cloud and on-premises infrastructure. • Exposure to monitoring and troubleshooting applications and infrastructure. • Expertise in cloud computing platforms such as Azure, AWS or Google Cloud. • Excellent leadership skills, with the ability to influence and inspire cross-functional teams. Responsibilities: • Continuous Integration and Deployment (CI/CD): Build and maintain CI/CD pipelines using tools like Jenkins, and GitAction CI/CD. Implement automated testing and deployment processes to ensure rapid and reliable delivery of software releases. • Monitoring and Logging: Configure and manage monitoring and logging solutions to ensure the health and performance of systems and applications. Analyze metrics and logs to troubleshoot issues and optimize system performance. • Collaboration and Documentation: Collaborate with development and operations teams to identify automation opportunities and streamline workflows. Document infrastructure and processes to facilitate knowledge sharing and ensure system reliability. • Security and Compliance: Implement security best practices and compliance standards in infrastructure and deployment processes. Conduct regular security assessments and audits to identify vulnerability Management. Process, report and audit using the Version Control System (VCS) Access control. • Infrastructure Automation: Design, implement, and maintain infrastructure as code (IaC) solutions using tools such as Terraform, Ansible, or Chef. Automate deployment, scaling, and monitoring of cloud-based infrastructure on platforms like Azure. • Focus on the intersection of software development (Dev) and IT operations (Ops), aiming to improve collaboration and productivity across these functions. Responsible for automating infrastructure provisioning, configuration management, monitoring, and scaling of applications and systems. • Work closely with cross-functional teams, including developers, system administrators, and quality assurance engineers, to ensure seamless software delivery and system reliability. • Perform other duties as assigned. Pay Range for CA, CO, IL, NJ, NY, WA, and DC: $65/hour to $70.96/hour. Starting rate of pay offered may vary depending on factors including but not limited to, position offered, location, education, training and/or experience. Solugenix will consider qualified applicants with a criminal history pursuant to the California Fair Chance Act and Ordinance. Applicants do not need to disclose their criminal history or participate in a background check until a conditional job offer is made to you. After making a conditional offer and running a background check, if we are concerned about conviction that is directly related to the job, applicants will be given the chance to explain the circumstances surrounding the conviction, provide mitigating evidence, or challenge the accuracy of the background report. About The Client Our client is one of the world's leading health insurance companies based out of Los Angeles, CA. About Solugenix Solugenix is a leader in IT services, delivering cutting-edge technology solutions, exceptional talent, and managed services to global enterprises. With extensive expertise in highly regulated and complex industries, we are a trusted partner for integrating advanced technologies with streamlined processes. Our solutions drive growth, foster innovation, and ensure compliance—providing clients with reliability and a strong competitive edge. Recognized as a 2024 Top Workplace, Solugenix is proud of its inclusive culture and unwavering commitment to excellence. Our recent expansion, with new offices in the Dominican Republic, Jakarta, and the Philippines, underscores our growing global presence and ability to offer world-class technology solutions. Partnering with Solugenix means more than just business—it means having a dedicated ally focused on your success in today's fast-evolving digital world.