Senior Infrastructure Specialist

We are currently partnered with a digital consultancy that is looking for a talented Infrastructure Specialist/DevOps Engineer to support one of their oil/gas clients in Houston, Texas. This is a 6-month contract to start with the potential to extend or convert full-time. Note: Sponsorship is not provided at this time and third-party recruitment services/candidates will not be accepted. Specialist Infrastructure We are seeking a hands-on DevOps Engineer with strong expertise in modern infrastructure and automation practices. The ideal candidate will have experience in building and maintaining scalable systems, leveraging cloud technologies, and implementing CI/CD pipelines. Your Impact: · Configure, administer, and maintain Confluent Kafka environments. · Design and implement infrastructure as code using Terraform. · Develop and optimize CI/CD pipelines leveraging GitHub Actions. · Collaborate with development teams to ensure smooth integration and deployment processes. · Monitor system performance and troubleshoot issues to maintain high availability. Skills & Experience: · Confluent Kafka: Setup, configuration, and administration. · Infrastructure as Code: Hands-on experience with Terraform. · CI/CD Expertise: Proficient in GitHub Actions and pipeline automation. · Cloud Platforms: Working knowledge of at least one major provider (Azure, AWS, or GCP). · Programming: Comfortable with at least one language such as Python or Java. · Strong communication and collaboration skills.