[Remote] Junior DevOps Engineer
Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Apex Systems is seeking a Junior DevOps Engineer to support the migration of an organization's Kubernetes ingress layer from NGINX Ingress Controller to Traefik. The role focuses on CI/CD pipelines, cloud and container platforms, Informatica production support, incident management, root cause analysis, and client communication.
Responsibilities
- Build, maintain, and optimize CI/CD pipelines using GitHub Actions, GitHub Pipelines, and Azure DevOps
- Deploy, administer, and troubleshoot applications running on AKS, GKE, Kubernetes, and Docker
- Support and troubleshoot Informatica PowerCenter/IICS jobs, workflows, integrations, and production incidents
- Perform incident management, root cause analysis (RCA), problem management, and performance tuning across DevOps and middleware environments
- Communicate directly with clients, providing clear updates, technical guidance, and issue resolution
Skills
- 3+ years of experience in DevOps, CI/CD pipelines, cloud operations, and production support
- Hands-on experience with GitHub Actions, GitHub Pipelines, and Azure DevOps deployments
- Strong expertise with AKS, GKE, Kubernetes, Docker, and cloud networking components
- Experience supporting Informatica PowerCenter/IICS in production environments
- Proven ability to lead major incidents, drive RCA, and stabilize critical systems
- Strong client-facing communication skills
- Knowledge of Terraform, Ansible, and Infrastructure as Code (IaC)
- Experience with cloud automation and configuration management
Benefits
- Medical insurance plans
- Dental insurance plans
- Vision insurance plans
- Life insurance plans
- Disability insurance plans
- Other supplemental insurance plans offering an optional layer of financial protection
- Employee stock purchase program (ESPP)
- 401(k) program, with contributions typically available within 30 days of starting and a company match after 12 months of tenure
- Health Savings Account (HSA) on the HDHP plan
- SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions
- Corporate discount savings program and other discounts
- Quality career resources
- Training
- Certifications
- Development opportunities
- On-demand training program
- Access to certification preparation and a library of technical and leadership courses, books, and seminars once you have 6+ months of tenure
- Certification discounts and other perks for associations including CompTIA and IIBA
- Dedicated customer service team for Consultants to address questions around benefits and other resources
- Certified Career Coach
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