Job Specifications
Senior DevOps Automation Engineer | AWS | Terraform | Kubernetes | CI/CD (Remote – US)
Location: Seattle WA (United States)
Experience: 10+ Years
Role Type: Full‑Time
Keywords: DevOps Engineer, Automation Engineer, Site Reliability, Platform Engineer
Overview
We are hiring a Senior DevOps Automation Engineer with deep hands‑on experience in AWS, Terraform, Kubernetes (Amazon EKS), Python, Ansible, and CI/CD pipelines. This is a fully remote position supporting cloud‑native infrastructure and large‑scale automated deployment platforms.
This role focuses on Infrastructure as Code (IaC), Git‑based CI/CD pipelines, AWS automation, and secure Kubernetes operations.
What You’ll Do
Build and maintain DevOps automation using Python and Ansible
Design and implement CI/CD pipelines using Git‑based workflows
Develop pipelines for:
Container build, image scanning, and deployment
Docker and Kubernetes (Amazon EKS)
Terraform plan/apply with manual approvals and environment promotion
Automated Ansible execution and AWS SSM Run Command
Implement Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using Terraform across multi‑account AWS environments
Operate and secure Amazon EKS (Kubernetes) clusters using:
Rolling deployments
Blue/green deployments
Canary releases
Integrate security scanning, quality gates, and policy enforcement into CI/CD pipelines
Automate OS hardening, patching, and configuration management using AWS Systems Manager (SSM)
Required Skills (Exact Keyword Matching)
10+ years of experience as a DevOps Engineer / Automation Engineer
Strong experience with:
Python
Ansible
Terraform (Infrastructure as Code)
Deep knowledge of AWS Cloud, including:
Amazon EKS
AWS Systems Manager (SSM)
Multi‑account AWS architecture
Hands‑on experience with:
CI/CD pipelines
Git‑based workflows (GitHub / GitLab / Bitbucket)
Docker & Kubernetes
Experience implementing security, compliance, and policy controls in CI/CD
Strong understanding of cloud infrastructure automation
Preferred / Nice‑to‑Have Keywords
Platform Engineering
Site Reliability Engineering (SRE)
Cloud Security
DevSecOps
Kubernetes Security
AWS Governance & Compliance
Enterprise CI/CD platforms
Why This Role
Fully remote DevOps role (US)
Work on modern cloud‑native AWS & Kubernetes platforms
Heavy focus on automation, IaC, DevOps, and security
Senior‑level ownership and technical impact
Pay and Benefits
Pay Range Minimum: $ 88,000 per year
Pay Range Maximum: $ 134,000 perYear
HCLTech is an equal opportunity employer, committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees regardless of race, religion, sex, color, age, national origin, pregnancy, sexual orientation, physical disability or genetic information, military or veteran status, or any other protected classification, in accordance with federal, state, and/or local law. Should any applicant have concerns about discrimination in the hiring process, they should provide a detailed report of those concerns to secure@hcltech.com for investigation.
A candidate’s pay within the range will depend on their skills, experience, education, and other factors permitted by law. This role may also be eligible for performance-based bonuses subject to company policies. In addition, this role is eligible for the following benefits subject to company policies: medical, dental, vision, pharmacy, life, accidental death & dismemberment, and disability insurance; employee assistance program; 401(k) retirement plan; 10 days of paid time off per year (some positions are eligible for need-based leave with no designated number of leave days per year); and 10 paid holidays per year
How You’ll Grow
At HCLTech, we offer continuous opportunities for you to find your spark and grow with us. We want you to be happy and satisfied with your role and to really learn what type of work sparks your brilliance the best. Throughout your time with us, we offer transparent communication with senior-level employees, learning and career development programs at every level, and opportunities to experiment in different roles or even pivot industries. We believe that you should be in control of your career with unlimited opportunities to find the role that fits you best
About the Company
HCLTech is a global technology company, home to more than 220,000 people across 60 countries, delivering industry-leading capabilities centered around digital, engineering, cloud and AI, powered by a broad portfolio of technology services and products. We work with clients across all major verticals, providing industry solutions for Financial Services, Manufacturing, Life Sciences and Healthcare, Technology and Services, Telecom and Media, Retail and CPG, and Public Services. Consolidated revenues as of 12 months ending Dece...
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