Senior DevOps Engineer must have a strong background in cloud infrastructure, automation, and CI/CD pipelines, with expertise in Terraform, CloudFormation, AWS, EKS, AKS, Azure DevOps, GitHub, and containerization technologies like Docker and Kubernetes. The position requires Consultant to play a key role in designing, implementing, and maintaining scalable and secure cloud infrastructure while collaborating with development teams to streamline the software delivery process.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and manage cloud infrastructure using Terraform and CloudFormation for AWS and Azure environments.
• Administer, configure, and optimize Linux-based systems, ensuring high availability and security.
• -Strong expertise in Linux distributions such as Ubuntu, CentOS, or Amazon Linux.
• Deploy, manage, and optimize containerized applications using Docker and orchestrate them with Kubernetes (EKS for AWS and AKS for Azure).
• Proficiency in programming with C# and Java.
• Experience with database technologies such as PostgreSQL, MySQL, or NoSQL databases.
• Build and maintain CI/CD pipelines using Azure DevOps and GitHub Actions to support Java, .Net, and NodeJS applications.
• Automate infrastructure provisioning, configuration, and deployment processes to ensure scalability, reliability, and security.
• Collaborate with development teams to integrate DevOps best practices into the software development lifecycle (SDLC).
• Monitor and troubleshoot cloud infrastructure and applications to ensure high availability and performance.
• Implement and enforce security best practices for cloud environments, including IAM policies, network security, and compliance.
• Mentor and guide junior team members on DevOps tools, practices, and methodologies.
• Stay up to date with emerging technologies and industry trends to continuously improve our DevOps processes.

Required Skills and Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in a DevOps or cloud engineering role.
• Proficiency in Terraform and CloudFormation for infrastructure as code (IaC).
• Strong hands-on experience with AWS (EC2, S3, RDS, Lambda, etc.) and Azure services.
• Expertise in managing Kubernetes clusters (EKS on AWS and AKS on Azure).
• Experience with CI/CD tools such as Azure DevOps and GitHub Actions.
• Solid understanding of containerization technologies like Docker and container orchestration with Kubernetes.
• Familiarity with programming languages such as Java, .Net, and NodeJS.
• Strong scripting skills (e.g., Bash, Python, or PowerShell).
• Knowledge of networking, security, and compliance in cloud environments.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to work in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.
• Strong communication skills to effectively collaborate with cross-functional teams.
• Certifications such as AWS Certified DevOps Engineer, Azure DevOps Engineer Expert, or Certified Kubernetes Administrator (CKA).
• Experience with monitoring and logging tools like Prometheus, Grafana, ELK Stack, or CloudWatch.
• Knowledge of serverless architectures and microservices.
• Experience with multi-cloud environments and hybrid cloud solutions.

WHO WE ARE

Perficient is a leading global digital consultancy. We imagine, create, engineer, and run digital transformation solutions that help our clients exceed customers' expectations, outpace competition, and grow their business. With unparalleled strategy, creative, and technology capabilities, our colleagues bring big thinking and innovative ideas, along with a practical approach to help our clients – the world's largest enterprises and biggest brands succeed.

WHAT WE BELIEVE

At Perficient, we promise to challenge, champion, and celebrate our people. You will experience a unique and collaborative culture that values every voice. Join our team, and you'll become part of something truly special.

We believe in developing a workforce that is as diverse and inclusive as the clients we work with. We're committed to actively listening, learning, and acting to further advance our organization, our communities, and our future leaders… and we're not done yet.

Perficient, Inc. proudly provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a protected veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. Perficient, Inc. complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training. Perficient, Inc. expressly prohibits any form of unlawful employee harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or covered veterans. Improper interference with the ability of Perficient, Inc. employees to perform their expected job duties is absolutely not tolerated.