DevOps Engineer

Job Title: AWS DevOps Engineer Location: Plano, TX (TMNA-HQ-E2-5C) Work Type: Onsite from Day 1 (Local Candidates Only) Duration: 12 Months (Possible Extension) Work Hours: Standard 8 AM – 5 PM Experience Level: Minimum 5 Years About the Role: We are seeking an experienced AWS DevOps Engineer to join our high-performing infrastructure and cloud engineering team in Plano, TX. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience with Infrastructure as Code (Terraform), AWS Cloud Services, and CICD tools (Git/Argo), with a strong understanding of Kubernetes and SecDevOps practices. This position is fully onsite and offers a chance to work on cutting-edge cloud solutions supporting connected vehicle technology and telematics initiatives. Key Responsibilities: • Design, build, and maintain Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using Terraform for AWS environments. • Develop and manage CICD pipelines using tools such as GitLab CI/CD and Argo CD. • Deploy, automate, and manage AWS-based production systems ensuring scalability, reliability, and security. • Troubleshoot and resolve complex system and deployment issues in cloud and containerized environments. • Collaborate with cybersecurity and development teams to ensure compliance with technical and security standards. • Implement and support microservices deployment on Kubernetes (EKS). • Write scripts in Python, Bash/Shell, or Go to automate tasks and optimize processes. • Support the team in adopting new tools, frameworks, and cloud practices aligned with organizational goals. • Participate in Agile/Scrum processes, code reviews, and peer mentoring. Required Qualifications (Must-Have Skills): • 5+ years of professional experience in DevOps, Cloud Engineering, or Infrastructure Automation. • Hands-on experience with AWS Cloud Services – IAM, VPC, EKS, CloudFront, API Gateway, RDS, Lambda, etc. • Proven expertise in Terraform (IaC). • Solid knowledge of CICD pipelines – GitLab CI, Argo CD, Jenkins, or similar tools. • Strong experience in Kubernetes deployment and troubleshooting. • Scripting proficiency in Python, Bash, or Shell. • Excellent communication, analytical, and problem-solving skills. Preferred Qualifications (Nice-to-Have Skills): • AWS Services: ECS, EC2, S3, SNS, SQS, Batch, Cognito, Route 53, Config, etc. • CI/CD Tools: GitHub Actions, Azure DevOps, Jenkins, Helm, Docker, Artifactory. • Secrets Management: HashiCorp Vault, AWS Secrets Manager. • Networking: VPC Peering, NAT, Transit Gateway, Istio, Nginx, Consul, Traefik. • Monitoring & Logging: DataDog, Splunk, ELK Stack, Grafana, AppDynamics. • Security Scanning Tools: Prisma Cloud, Xray, SAST/DAST Scanners. • Scripting & Build Tools: Python, Go, YAML, Maven, Gradle, NPM. • Databases: RDS, PostgreSQL, DynamoDB, MongoDB, Redshift. Interview Process: 1. Round 1: 15–30 min Technical Panel Interview 1. Round 2: 60 min Video/In-Person Panel Interview 1. Round 3: Optional Final Video/In-Person Interview Soft Skills & Professional Expectations: • Strong sense of ownership and accountability. • Excellent teamwork, communication, and collaboration skills. • Positive, professional attitude with willingness to learn and grow. • Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced, Agile environment.