DevOps Engineer/Retail/Chicago LOCAL

Our client is looking for a full-time DevOps Engineer to support their Software Engineering department in building, managing, and optimizing CI/CD pipelines. You'll be working with the latest technologies including Azure DevOps, Docker, Kubernetes, and cloud platforms across both Windows and Linux environments. *This role is a short term contract spanning 2-3 months with chance of extension* This is an exciting opportunity to become a key contributor to a growing engineering team. Our client is searching for someone with a passion for automation and efficiency, offering a collaborative culture focused on learning, professional growth, and work-life balance. As a DevOps Engineer, you will be empowered to modernize development environments and drive best practices across teams. Required Skills & Experience 3+ years of hands-on DevOps experience using Azure DevOps Strong experience with cloud platforms (AWS preferred) Proficiency in Git version control and management workflows Practical experience with release mechanics, environment promotion, and release reverting Experience building automation workflows, monitoring, and alerting systems Build and deployment experience with C# (.NET Core, VB.NET) Skilled in scripting for Azure DevOps Pipelines (YAML, PowerShell, Bash/Shell, Python) Experience with Linux-based containerized deployments (Docker) Familiarity with Azure DevOps Artifacts for dependency management Understanding of networking fundamentals (HTTP/S, DNS) Knowledge of Infrastructure as Code (Terraform or Ansible) Proven understanding of pipeline security practices, access controls, and secret management Desired Skills & Experience Relevant certifications (e.g., Microsoft Certified: Azure DevOps Engineer Expert) Excellent critical thinking and communication skills Collaborative mindset and experience in Agile/Scrum teams What You Will Be Doing 90% DevOps related work 10% Software Engineering in .NET Daily Responsibilities 100% Hands on work The Offer Bonus eligible You will receive the following benefits: Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance Vacation Time Stock Options Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the US on a full-time basis now and in the future. Specialization : DevOps