Job Specifications
Job Title: DevOps Engineer (Jenkins & Kubernetes)
Location: Atlanta, GA 30309
Employment Type: Contract
About The Role
We are looking for a passionate DevOps Engineer with strong hands-on experience in Jenkins CI/CD and Kubernetes orchestration. In this role, you will be responsible for building and maintaining automated pipelines, managing containerized applications, and improving deployment efficiency across development and production environments.
Key Responsibilities
Design, build, and optimize CI/CD pipelines using Jenkins.
Manage, deploy, and monitor containerized applications on Kubernetes (K8s).
Create and manage Helm charts, Kubernetes manifests, namespaces, and clusters.
Work closely with development, QA, and infrastructure teams to enable smooth releases.
Automate repetitive operational tasks using Shell / Python scripting.
Monitor system performance, troubleshoot failures, and implement reliability improvements.
Manage Docker images, registries, and artifact repositories.
Implement security best practices across CI/CD pipelines and Kubernetes environments.
Configure and maintain cloud infrastructure (AWS/Azure/GCP) supporting DevOps processes.
Maintain infrastructure as code using Terraform / Ansible.
Ensure high availability, scalability, and resilience of deployed applications.
Required Skills & Experience
12 15 years of experience as a DevOps Engineer or related role.
Strong practical knowledge of Jenkins CI/CD and pipeline development (Freestyle, Declarative, Groovy scripting).
Hands-on experience with Kubernetes administration & deployment.
Solid understanding of Docker and container lifecycle management.
Experience working with Linux environments.
Proficiency in at least one scripting language (Shell, Bash, Python).
Experience with monitoring & logging tools (Prometheus, Grafana, ELK, Splunk).
Understanding of networking concepts such as load balancing, DNS, firewalls, and ingress.
Good to Have
Experience with service mesh (Istio/Linkerd).
Knowledge of GitOps tools (ArgoCD / Flux).
Hands-on experience with cloud-native solutions.
Certification such as CKA, CKAD, AWS/Azure DevOps Engineer.
Soft Skills
Strong communication skills and ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams.
Problem-solving mindset and ability to work independently.
Proactive approach to automation, optimization, and innovation.
Ability to work in fast-paced and Agile environments.
About the Company
At JPS Technology Solutions, we specialize in providing cutting-edge IT technologies and services to businesses of all sizes. Our commitment to delivering high-performing solutions at competitive rates distinguishes us from other providers, including larger conglomerates. Guided by our motto, "The Journey to Pursue and Surmount," we strive to support our clients' growth by deeply understanding their unique needs and delivering tailored solutions. We take pride in our personalized approach, ensuring that every detail is accou...
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