DevOps Engineer

Overview

VTG is seeking a talented and experienced Dev Ops Engineer to serve as an integrator between business needs and technical solutions. Must be able to work creatively and efficiently to solve difficult technical problems.

• Essential qualifications include hands‑on experience with Amazon Web Services (AWS), demonstrating proficiency in cloud infrastructure. Expertise in containerization technologies (e.g., Docker) and orchestration platforms (e.g., Kubernetes) is also a mandatory requirement, alongside a solid understanding and practical application of infrastructure as code principles and tools (e.g., Terraform, Cloud Formation).
• An understanding of data processing concepts and experience with Extract, Transform, Load (ETL) systems is desired. Additionally, some proficiency with Python code is beneficial for this role.
• The candidate must also be well‑versed in Agile development methodologies and have demonstrable experience working within an Agile lifecycle, including participation in sprints, stand‑ups, and other Agile ceremonies.

• Active TS/SCI with Polygraph required.
• Master’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or additional years of specialized experience in a scientific or technical discipline.
• Eight (8) years of experience.
• Proven experience working with Dev Ops tools including Docker, Kubernetes, and Terraform.
• Demonstrated experience developing micro‑services on AWS platform services such as Lambdas, ECS, S3, EC2, EKS, etc.
• Experience using RESTful APIs or software development in a cloud environment.
• Demonstrated experience in software quality process/assurance including automation testing, unit/integration testing, design/code review, code profiling and software CI/CD pipelines.
• Experience using project management and collaboration tools, e.g. Jira and Confluence.

• Experience writing Python code.
• Understanding/familiarity with the data ETL lifecycle and maintenance of ETL systems.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.

• Bachelor's Degree and 5 years of experience or a Master's Degree and 3 years of experience.

• Master's Degree and 8 years of experience (additional experience will be considered in lieu of degree).