DevOps Engineer, Infrastructure & Automation

About This Role

Jackson & Coker, a nationally recognized leader in healthcare staffing, is actively seeking a highly skilled and motivated DevOps Engineer to join our innovative technology team. As a premier firm specializing in locum tenens, locums-to-permanent, and telehealth staffing solutions, we partner with healthcare organizations of all sizes across the nation to connect them with exceptional physicians and advanced practitioners, ultimately ensuring the delivery of quality patient care. Our commitment to excellence extends to our internal operations, where robust and efficient technology infrastructure is paramount to our continued success and growth.

This critical contract position offers a unique opportunity to significantly impact our software development and operational landscape. The DevOps Engineer will be instrumental in overseeing, enhancing, and optimizing the infrastructure, processes, and tools that underpin our cutting-edge software applications. You will play a pivotal role in fostering a culture of seamless collaboration between development and operations teams, driving automation, improving system reliability, and accelerating our ability to deliver high-quality solutions to our clients and internal stakeholders. This role is ideal for a proactive problem-solver with a passion for building scalable, resilient, and secure systems.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and manage robust and scalable infrastructure solutions, primarily within cloud environments, to support our growing suite of applications and services.
• Develop, maintain, and optimize Continuous Integration/Continuous Delivery (CI/CD) pipelines to automate software builds, testing, and deployments, ensuring rapid and reliable delivery of new features and updates.
• Collaborate closely with development teams to integrate best practices for code quality, security, and performance throughout the software development lifecycle.
• Implement and manage monitoring, logging, and alerting systems to ensure the health, performance, and availability of our production systems, identifying and resolving issues proactively.
• Champion Infrastructure as Code (IaC) principles, utilizing tools like Terraform or CloudFormation to provision and manage infrastructure in an automated, repeatable, and version-controlled manner.
• Manage and optimize containerization technologies, including Docker and Kubernetes, to improve application portability, scalability, and resource utilization.
• Ensure the security and compliance of our infrastructure and applications by implementing security best practices, vulnerability management, and access controls.
• Participate in on-call rotations and provide timely incident response and troubleshooting for production issues, minimizing downtime and impact.
• Identify opportunities for process improvement and automation across development and operations workflows, driving efficiency and reducing manual effort.
• Maintain comprehensive documentation for infrastructure, processes, and tools, ensuring knowledge transfer and operational continuity.
• Stay abreast of emerging technologies and industry best practices in DevOps, cloud computing, and automation, recommending and implementing relevant solutions.
• Contribute to architectural discussions and decisions, providing expertise on scalability, reliability, and operational efficiency.

Requirements & Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related technical field, or equivalent practical experience.
• Proven experience as a DevOps Engineer, Site Reliability Engineer, or a similar role, with a strong focus on automation and infrastructure management.
• Demonstrable experience with major cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, GCP) and their associated services.
• Extensive experience in designing, implementing, and managing CI/CD pipelines using tools such as Jenkins, GitLab CI, GitHub Actions, or Azure DevOps.
• Proficiency with containerization technologies, including Docker; experience with Kubernetes orchestration is highly desirable.
• Solid understanding and practical experience with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools like Terraform, CloudFormation, or Ansible.
• Strong scripting skills in languages such as Python, Bash, or PowerShell for automation and system administration tasks.
• Familiarity with version control systems, particularly Git.
• Working knowledge of networking concepts (TCP/IP, DNS, Load Balancing, Firewalls) and security best practices.
• Experience with monitoring and logging tools (e.g., Prometheus, Grafana, ELK Stack, Splunk).
• Excellent problem-solving abilities, analytical skills, and attention to detail.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.

Skills & Competencies

• Cloud Computing (AWS, Azure, GCP)
• CI/CD Automation (Jenkins, GitLab CI, GitHub Actions)
• Containerization & Orchestration (Docker, Kubernetes)
• Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, CloudFormation)
• Scripting & Automation (Python, Bash)
• System Monitoring & Alerting (Prometheus, Grafana, ELK Stack)
• Version Control (Git)

What We Offer

This is a contract position with Jackson & Coker, offering an exciting opportunity to contribute to a leading healthcare staffing firm. We provide a competitive fixed salary of $100,757.37, reflecting the value we place on top-tier engineering talent. While this is a contract role, it offers the chance to work on impactful projects within a supportive and forward-thinking environment. You will be an integral part of a team dedicated to leveraging technology to enhance healthcare delivery nationwide.

• Competitive fixed salary of $100,757.37
• Opportunity to work with a leading healthcare staffing firm
• Engage in impactful projects and cutting-edge technologies
• Collaborative and supportive team environment

How to Apply

If you are a talented DevOps Engineer passionate about building scalable, reliable, and efficient systems, and you thrive in a dynamic, project-based environment, we encourage you to apply. Join Jackson & Coker and help us continue our mission of connecting healthcare professionals with organizations nationwide. Please submit your resume and a cover letter detailing your relevant experience and why you are an ideal candidate for this role. We look forward to reviewing your application and exploring how your expertise can contribute to our team's success.