Senior Cloud DevOps Engineer: Java, Python, AWS
Summary
Contract role for a senior engineer building automation solutions and CI/CD pipelines with Java, Python, and AWS for a financial-services client. Day to day: develop cloud-native solutions, maintain Jenkins/GitHub/Harness pipelines, debug deployment failures, and support security scanning, containers, and Terraform.
Job Summary We are looking for a Senior Developer with strong hands-on experience in Java and Python development, excellent working knowledge of AWS cloud services, and exposure to DevOps and CI/CD tools. The candidate should be capable of developing automation solutions, creating pipelines, debugging failures, and supporting application teams with deployment issues in a cloud-native environment. Key Responsibilities • Develop and maintain applications and automation solutions using Java and Python. • Design, create, and maintain CI/CD pipelines to support application development and deployment. • Debug pipeline and deployment failures and provide technical support to application teams. • Develop and support cloud-native solutions using AWS services. • Apply DevOps principles, source control, and release management practices. • Work with tools such as Jenkins, GitHub, Harness, BitBucket, and Nexus to support software delivery. • Support security and vulnerability scanning activities using tools such as SNYK, CrowdStrike, and SonarQube. • Collaborate with application, DevOps, and engineering teams to troubleshoot technical issues and improve deployment processes. • Support containerized environments using Docker and Kubernetes where applicable. • Contribute to Infrastructure-as-Code initiatives using Terraform. • Participate in Agile/Scrum practices and contribute to continuous improvement. • Monitor application and deployment environments and support observability initiatives. Required Qualifications • 8+ years of development experience in Java and Python. • Must have experience in the Insurance, Banking, or Financial Services domain. • Strong understanding of AWS cloud services and cloud-native architecture. • Working knowledge of DevOps principles, source control, and release management. • Experience creating and maintaining CI/CD pipelines using Jenkins, GitHub, Harness, BitBucket, or Nexus. • Exposure to security vulnerability scanning tools such as SNYK, CrowdStrike, and SonarQube. • Strong problem-solving and communication skills. Preferred Qualifications • Familiarity with Docker, Kubernetes, and Infrastructure-as-Code concepts using Terraform. • AWS Certification. • Experience working in Agile/Scrum environments. • Exposure to monitoring and observability tools.