DevOps Engineer

Hybrid 50% on site in Durham, NC

We are seeking a DevOps Engineer to support portals, web applications, and financial platforms. The role will design, build, and support on-prem and AWS cloud solutions, including infrastructure upgrades, reverse proxy services, observability, and CI/CD. Key technologies include Java/Spring Boot, Apache, Envoy, Docker, Terraform, EKS, and AWS security. The work will enable reliable customer-facing experiences.

What the Hiring Team Is Really Looking For

• A DevOps‑leaning systems engineer , not a pure developer
• Strong AWS + Terraform experience
• Comfort owning cloud infrastructure end‑to‑end
• Hands‑on with Apache, Docker, and CI/CD
• Solid experience with monitoring and operational support
• Someone who can support application updates when needed, without being application‑focused day‑to‑day

Team Culture

You’ll be joining a collaborative team that values technical ownership, thoughtful problem‑solving, and continuous improvement . Team members are encouraged to contribute ideas, balance innovation with stability, and work closely across disciplines to deliver reliable systems.

Due to client requirements, applicants must be willing and able to work on a w2 basis. For our w2 consultants, we offer a great benefits package that includes Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits, 401k with company matching, and life insurance.

Rate: $60.00 to $65.00/hr. w2

We are seeking a DevOps Engineer to support and modernize a cloud‑focused application and infrastructure environment. This role blends infrastructure engineering, cloud operations, and light application support , with a strong emphasis on AWS, Terraform, Apache services, and observability .

The team is actively moving deeper into cloud‑native DevOps practices, and this position exists to support increasing cloud workloads, infrastructure automation, and production stability. While this is not a pure application‑development role, candidates should be comfortable supporting Java/Spring Boot applications when infrastructure or platform updates are required.

This role is well suited for someone with a systems or infrastructure engineering background who has evolved into DevOps through hands‑on cloud work.

Responsibilities / Required Skills

• Design, build, and maintain AWS‑based infrastructure using Terraform (Infrastructure as Code)
• Support and enhance cloud and on‑prem environments , including Linux servers and Tomcat deployments
• Manage and maintain Apache services , including proof‑of‑concept and service integrations
• Containerize and deploy applications using Docker
• Support CI/CD pipelines using Jenkins and deployment automation tools such as uDeploy
• Work with observability and monitoring tools for logs, metrics, and alerting
• Support reverse proxy and traffic routing solutions , including Envoy
• Collaborate with development, QA, and infrastructure teams on production support, upgrades, and process improvement
• Apply and enforce engineering standards aligned with established technology roadmaps
• Assist with application updates when required (primarily Spring Boot–based services )
• Participate in cloud architecture discussions and solution design within the business unit

Must have:

• Strong experience with AWS cloud services
• Hands‑on experience with Terraform for infrastructure provisioning
• Experience managing Apache web services
• Working knowledge of Docker containerization
• Experience with Linux environments
• Familiarity with CI/CD tooling (Jenkins, uDeploy, Artifactory, Sonar, ServiceNow)
• Experience supporting Java / Spring Boot applications from an infrastructure or platform perspective
• Exposure to observability practices (log monitoring, metrics, alerting)
• Experience with Envoy or similar proxy tools is a plus
• Experience with Angular / TypeScript is a plus but not required
• Ability to work in a fast‑paced environment and support production systems

Nice to have:

• Angular/TypeScript experience (preferred).
• AI-driven anomaly detection, alert routing, and incident triage experience (preferred).

• B.S. in Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, or equivalent experience.
• AWS certification (preferred).

Recruitment Transparency Notice

Eliassen Group values transparency in our recruitment practices. Please be advised that Eliassen Group utilizes artificial intelligence (AI) tools as part of its initial application screening process. You may receive email and SMS notifications from the Eliassen Virtual Recruiting Team ( [email protected] , 781-808-2924) inviting you to complete a brief voice screening as part of your application process. These tools assist our hiring teams in different ways, including but not limited to, assistance in reviewing application materials to help identify candidates whose qualifications most closely match the requirements of the position. All AI-assisted evaluations and responses are reviewed by human recruiters before any hiring decisions are made. The use of AI in our process is intended to support fairness, efficiency, and consistency, and Eliassen Group takes measures to prevent bias or discrimination in connection with its hiring practices. By proceeding, you acknowledge, agree, and consent to Eliassen Group’s use of these tools, including AI tools, as part of the application and hiring process.

Skills, experience, and other compensable factors will be considered when determining pay rate. The pay range provided in this posting reflects a W2 hourly rate; other employment options may be available that may result in pay outside of the provided range.

About Eliassen Group:

Eliassen Group is a leading strategic consulting company for human-powered solutions. For over 30 years, Eliassen has helped thousands of companies reach further and achieve more with their technology solutions, financial, risk & compliance, and advisory solutions, and clinical solutions. With offices from coast to coast and throughout Europe, Eliassen provides a local community presence, balanced with international reach. Eliassen Group strives to positively impact the lives of their employees, clients, consultants, and the communities in which they operate.

Eliassen Group is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.

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