DevOps Engineer

One of the country's largest financial services companies is searching for a Cloud Platform Engineer to join their growing cloud infrastructure team on a hybrid basis out of Charlotte, NC. In this role, you will be at the heart of architecting, implementing, and maintaining cutting-edge cloud infrastructure on Google Cloud Platform. This is your chance to make a real impact by driving automation, scalability, and reliability for mission-critical services while collaborating across development, QA, and operations teams to deliver next-generation cloud solutions. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience working with Google Cloud Platform (GCP), Kubernetes (GKE), Docker Swarm, and Linux administration.

This exciting opportunity to build and scale enterprise-grade cloud infrastructure begins as a 12 month W2 contract with a hybrid schedule requiring 3 days onsite in Charlotte, NC. Competitive benefits are included and outlined below.

Responsibilities

• Deploy, manage, and scale containerized applications using GCP, GKE, and Docker Swarm
• Configure, secure, and maintain Linux-based systems and servers across multiple environments
• Build and maintain CI/CD pipelines using GitLab CI, GitHub Actions, or similar tools to support automated builds, testing, and deployment workflows
• Design and automate infrastructure provisioning and configuration management using tools such as Terraform and Ansible
• Develop and integrate Python scripts and REST APIs to support automation and system interaction
• Monitor, troubleshoot, and optimize database performance across PostgreSQL and Elasticsearch environments
• Partner with development, QA, and operations teams to ensure seamless integration and system performance
• Document infrastructure architecture, processes, and best practices

Skills & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related field; equivalent work experience will be considered
• Hands-on experience with GCP, GKE, Docker Swarm, and Linux system administration
• Demonstrated experience building and maintaining CI/CD pipelines
• Strong understanding of container orchestration, networking, and cloud security principles
• Proficiency with Infrastructure as Code tools, particularly Terraform and Ansible
• Scripting and automation experience using Python and RESTful APIs
• Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to work both independently and collaboratively

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working with OpenShift (OCS)
• Background in administering PostgreSQL and Elasticsearch databases
• Advanced Terraform and Ansible implementation experience

You will receive the following benefits:

• Medical Insurance - Four medical plans to choose from for you and your family
• Dental & Orthodontia Benefits
• Vision Benefits
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Health and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Voluntary Life Insurance, Long-Term & Short-Term Disability Insurance
• Hospital Indemnity Insurance
• Paid Sick Time Leave
• Legal and Identity Protection Plans
• Pre-tax Commuter Benefit
• 529 College Saver Plan

Motion Recruitment Partners is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/vets. All applicants must be currently authorized to work on a full-time basis in the country for which they are applying, and no sponsorship is currently available. Employment is subject to the successful completion of a pre-employment screening. Accommodation will be provided in all parts of the hiring process as required under Motion Recruitment Employment Accommodation policy. Applicants need to make their needs known in advance.