Title: Senior Platform/DevOps Engineer – Ansible Technical Architect Location: Deerfield, IL (Hybrid – Onsite 3 Days/Week) Duration & Type: Initial 3 Month Contract (Contract-to-Hire Potential) Compensation: Competitive W2 Hourly Rate ($74-$75), Access to Healthcare and Dental Insurance Plan of Choice. (Benefit Plans can be requested at time of submission to client) Summary Chamberlain Advisors is seeking a Senior Platform/DevOps Engineer – Technical Architect to lead automation-at-scale and Kubernetes enablement across our client’s cloud platform. In this hybrid role, you’ll bring deep expertise in infrastructure, DevOps, and architecture to design and implement reusable, secure, and policy-compliant platform solutions. This is a high-impact contract-to-hire opportunity to advance platform engineering principles, enforce Infrastructure as Code and GitOps, and build resilient platforms that scale across diverse environments. This position is ideal for a hands-on architect with strong Azure, Kubernetes (AKS), and automation leadership experience, who thrives in a collaborative, engineering-driven culture. What You’ll Be Accountable For • Architect and implement Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using Terraform and Bicep for provisioning and managing Azure cloud infrastructure • Design and deliver self-service automation frameworks enabling standardized deployments across product teams • Serve as Kubernetes SME, operationalizing secure, scalable AKS clusters using GitOps tools (ArgoCD or Flux), Helm, and resource management policies • Integrate Policy as Code with tools like OPA/Gatekeeper and Azure Policy to ensure governance and compliance • Lead development of CI/CD pipelines using Azure DevOps, GitHub Actions, or Jenkins to enable declarative deployments • Champion Observability as Code by implementing telemetry frameworks using OpenTelemetry, Prometheus, and Grafana • Manage secure baseline configurations using Configuration as Code tools like Ansible, Chef, or Puppet • Drive automation efforts that reduce toil and infrastructure drift across development and production environments • Collaborate with security, engineering, and cloud ops teams to deliver policy-driven platforms that scale • Provide technical mentorship, share platform best practices, and foster a DevOps-first, “you build it, you run it” culture What Qualifications You Need • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related technical field • 8–10+ years of experience in Platform Engineering, DevOps, or Cloud Automation, with strong emphasis on Azure infrastructure • Demonstrated hands-on experience as a Technical Architect or senior engineer leading infrastructure design and governance • Advanced knowledge and practical experience with Kubernetes and AKS, including workload management, security boundaries, and scaling strategies • Strong command of Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, Bicep) and automation scripting (Python, PowerShell, Bash) • Expertise with GitOps workflows and tools like ArgoCD or Flux • Deep experience with CI/CD pipeline creation and maintenance (Azure DevOps, GitHub Actions, Jenkins) • Familiarity with Policy as Code (OPA/Gatekeeper), RBAC, and compliance enforcement • Proficiency in Observability tools (Prometheus, Grafana, ELK, OpenTelemetry) • Working knowledge of Configuration as Code platforms like Ansible, Chef, or Puppet • Excellent organizational, communication, and stakeholder engagement skills • Demonstrated ability to coach others, lead technical discussions, and align platform engineering efforts with business goals About The Client Our fortune 20 client is seeking innovative and intelligent individuals to join their team. Here is your opportunity to join one of the largest healthcare and retail pharmacy companies in the U.S, with more than 10 million customers, over 8,000 retail stores, and a presence in multiple countries. Our client is constantly creating groundbreaking ways to meet customer needs, improve their health, and be a force for good in the world. This is your chance to work in a truly supportive environment and be a part of a progressive organization dedicated to the well-being of their customers, team members, and communities. Why Work with Chamberlain? Chamberlain Advisors is a veteran-owned business that provides human capital solutions through contract, contract-to-hire, direct-hire, and retained-search opportunities. Chamberlain candidates benefit from our unique hiring and interviewing process which has been designed to increase the likelihood that they will be successful in their job searches. This is achieved through our 5-step recruitment process, ensuring a top-of-the-line candidate experience. Find out what makes us different; apply to Chamberlain today. Equal Employment Opportunity Chamberlain Advisors provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Chamberlain Advisors complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training. 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