DevOps Engineer 4- 4P/421

DevOps Engineer 4 Contract: 3 Years ( Only W-2 Candidates No C2C) Location: Atlanta, GA ( Hybrid) Client: Southern Company Position Overview We are seeking an experienced and highly skilled DevOps Engineer (Level 4) to join our team. This role focuses on designing, deploying, and maintaining cloud-based infrastructure and CI/CD pipelines to support machine learning, data, and web application workflows. The ideal candidate will have strong hands-on experience with Azure environments , automation scripting, and infrastructure-as-code tools such as ARM, Bicep, or Terraform . The position requires excellent technical knowledge, problem-solving abilities, and the ability to collaborate effectively across cross-functional teams including software, data, and operations. Key Responsibilities Design, implement, and maintain infrastructure as code (IaC) using Azure Resource Manager (ARM), Bicep, or Terraform . Automate deployment, monitoring, and scaling of cloud resources using Azure CLI, PowerShell, and Python scripts . Build and maintain CI/CD pipelines to support ML models, data workflows, and web applications. Manage and optimize containerized applications using Docker and Kubernetes . Ensure observability and performance monitoring using Azure Monitor, Log Analytics, and Application Insights . Collaborate with development, security, and infrastructure teams to ensure reliable, scalable, and secure deployments. Support incident response, troubleshooting, and root cause analysis for production systems. Implement and enforce DevOps best practices , including version control, release management, and configuration automation. Required Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field. Proven experience as a DevOps Engineer or in a similar role supporting cloud-based web applications . Strong expertise with Microsoft Azure (preferred) or other cloud platforms (AWS/GCP). Proficiency in scripting languages such as Python and PowerShell . Experience with automation and configuration management tools . Working knowledge of containerization technologies (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes ). Familiarity with CI/CD tools and version control systems (e.g., Git, GitHub Actions, Azure DevOps ). Solid understanding of networking, security , and performance optimization principles . Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and communication skills. Skills to Emphasize Azure Resource Manager (ARM), Bicep , or Terraform for IaC. Azure CLI, PowerShell, Python for scripting deployments. CI/CD pipeline design for ML, data, and application workflows. Azure Monitor , Log Analytics , Application Insights for observability.