DevOps Engineer

Senior DevOps Engineer Location: Charlotte, NCDuration: 12–18 monthsWork Arrangement: Hybrid – 3 days onsite per weekEmployment Type: W2 only***W2 ONLY*****NO SPONSORSHIP PROVIDED** Position OverviewWe are seeking an experienced Senior DevOps Engineer with 6–8+ years of experience in software delivery, CI/CD automation, and application reliability. The ideal candidate will have a strong Linux background, extensive hands-on experience with enterprise DevOps tools, and scripting expertise, preferably in Groovy. Experience within banking or financial services is highly desirable.Must Have:6-8+ years DevOpsSoftware delivery backgroundLinux-focused backgroundCI/CDExpert-level working with Bitbucket, Jenkins, SonarQube, Artifactory, Ansible, Ansible Tower, JIRA.Identify vulnerabilities and opportunities for reliability improvement in the solution.Python or Groovy scriptingContainers: K8s/RedHat Open Shift/AKS, KubernetesSolid understanding of SDLCRegulatory experience: banking and financial servicesStrong communication and soft skillsKey ResponsibilitiesDesign, develop, maintain, and optimize CI/CD pipelines to support efficient and reliable software delivery.Manage build automation, code quality analysis, artifact repositories, and deployment processes.Leverage Bitbucket, Jenkins, SonarQube, Artifactory, Ansible, Ansible Tower, and JIRA to support software development and release workflows.Develop and maintain automation scripts using Groovy or Python, with a strong preference for Groovy.Support containerized application deployments using Kubernetes, Red Hat OpenShift, or AKS.Identify security vulnerabilities, troubleshoot delivery issues, and implement improvements to application reliability.Collaborate with development, QA, security, and operations teams throughout the software development lifecycle (SDLC).Evaluate existing processes and implement automation and continuous improvement initiatives.Ensure software delivery practices align with established security, quality, and regulatory requirements.Required Qualifications6–8+ years of hands-on DevOps engineering experience.Strong experience supporting software delivery and application pipelines, rather than an infrastructure-focused environment.Proficiency with Linux-based systems and command-line tools.Expert-level hands-on experience with Bitbucket, Jenkins, SonarQube, Artifactory, Ansible, Ansible Tower, and JIRA.Strong scripting skills in Groovy or Python; Groovy is preferred.Experience with Kubernetes and container platforms, particularly Red Hat OpenShift or AKS.Solid understanding of the SDLC, CI/CD practices, and software release management.Demonstrated ability to identify vulnerabilities and improve application and pipeline reliability.Strong analytical, troubleshooting, communication, and collaboration skills.Banking, financial services, or other regulated-industry experience preferred.Stable employment history with consistent project tenure.