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DevOps Engineer (Contract to hire)

Hive+Co has a contract to hire opportunity with our client in Columbus, Ohio for an experienced DevOps Engineer to lead and manage cloud platforms and infrastructure, ensuring optimal performance, reliability, and scalability across Azure environments. This individual will oversee cloud infrastructure deployment, container orchestration, monitoring solutions, and full platform lifecycle management—from design to maintenance. The ideal candidate is a self-starter with deep technical expertise in OpenShift, Kubernetes, Docker, and Azure, and thrives in a collaborative, fast-paced environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design, deploy, and manage scalable cloud infrastructure on Microsoft Azure
• Architect and maintain container orchestration platforms using OpenShift, Kubernetes, and Docker
• Configure and manage F5 load balancers to optimize performance and reliability
• Implement and maintain monitoring solutions (Splunk, APM tools) to proactively identify issues
• Build and maintain CI/CD pipelines in Harness.io
• Administer Linux servers, including configuration, performance tuning, and security hardening
• Automate infrastructure provisioning and deployment using shell scripting (Bash, Python)
• Manage firewall configurations and enforce network security policies
• Lead end-to-end platform lifecycle management—planning, implementation, optimization, and decommissioning
• Collaborate with development, infrastructure, and business teams to align technical capabilities with strategic goals
• Create and maintain technical documentation and operational runbooks
• Troubleshoot complex technical issues and implement long-term solutions
• Participate in on-call rotation for production support as needed
• Mentor junior engineers and promote DevOps culture and best practices

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, IT, or related field (or equivalent experience)
• 7+ years of DevOps or Cloud Engineering experience, with expertise in Azure, OpenShift, Kubernetes, and Docker
• Strong experience with F5 load balancers, Linux administration, and shell scripting (Bash, Python)
• Proficiency with Splunk, APM monitoring tools, and network/firewall management
• Strong communication and collaboration skills across technical and non-technical teams
• Proven leadership, problem-solving, and analytical abilities
• Familiarity with AI-powered tools for workflow optimization

Preferred:

• Certifications such as Azure Solutions Architect, CKA, or Red Hat Certified Specialist in OpenShift
• Experience with Terraform, Ansible, Azure DevOps, or GitLab CI
• Knowledge of container security, compliance frameworks, and SRE best practices

Work Details:

• Must have reliable high-speed internet, quiet workspace, and teleconferencing capability
• Occasional travel within the U.S. may be required

Job Types: Full-time, Contract

Pay: From $60.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Education:

• Bachelor's (Required)

Experience:

• DevOps: 7 years (Required)
• OpenShift, Kubernetes, and Docker on Azure cloud platform: 5 years (Required)
• F5 load balancer configuration,: 4 years (Required)
• Linux system administration,: 4 years (Required)
• Shell Scripting: 4 years (Required)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Columbus, OH 43220