DevOps Engineer

About This Role

Jackson & Coker stands as a premier healthcare staffing firm with an expansive nationwide reach, specializing in crucial services such as locum tenens (temporary staffing), locums-to-permanent placements, and cutting-edge telehealth staffing solutions. Our mission is to partner with healthcare organizations, ranging from large hospital systems to smaller specialty clinics, to identify and secure the most qualified physicians and advanced practitioners. By connecting top-tier medical talent with institutions in need, we ensure the continuous delivery of high-quality patient care across the country.

In an increasingly digital landscape, the efficiency, reliability, and scalability of our technological infrastructure are paramount to our success. We are actively seeking a highly skilled and motivated DevOps Engineer to join our dynamic team. This pivotal role is responsible for overseeing and significantly enhancing the infrastructure, processes, and tools that underpin our entire software development lifecycle and operational environment. The successful candidate will play a critical role in bridging the gap between development and operations, fostering a culture of seamless collaboration, automation, and continuous improvement. This position combines software engineering principles with system administration expertise to build and maintain robust, scalable, and secure systems that support our core business functions and innovative solutions.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and maintain robust CI/CD pipelines to automate software builds, testing, and deployments across various environments.
• Manage and optimize cloud infrastructure (e.g., AWS, Azure, GCP) ensuring high availability, scalability, and cost-efficiency of applications and services.
• Develop and maintain Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using tools like Terraform or CloudFormation to provision and manage cloud resources programmatically.
• Implement and oversee comprehensive monitoring and logging solutions to ensure system health, performance, and proactive issue detection.
• Collaborate closely with development teams to integrate new features, troubleshoot issues, and ensure operational readiness of applications.
• Automate repetitive tasks and workflows using scripting languages (e.g., Python, Bash) to improve operational efficiency and reduce manual effort.
• Ensure security best practices are integrated into all aspects of the infrastructure and development lifecycle, including vulnerability management and access control.
• Manage and optimize containerization technologies such as Docker and orchestration platforms like Kubernetes for scalable application deployment.
• Participate in on-call rotations and provide timely support for critical system incidents, ensuring minimal downtime and rapid resolution.
• Document all infrastructure, processes, and tools thoroughly to facilitate knowledge sharing and maintain operational consistency.
• Evaluate and recommend new technologies and tools to improve the efficiency, reliability, and security of our development and operations processes.
• Contribute to the strategic planning and execution of our technology roadmap, focusing on scalability, resilience, and innovation.

Requirements & Qualifications

• Proven experience as a DevOps Engineer, Site Reliability Engineer, or similar role.
• Strong understanding of software development lifecycle (SDLC) and Agile methodologies.
• Demonstrable experience with cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, Google Cloud Platform).
• Proficiency in scripting languages such as Python, Bash, or PowerShell.
• Experience with CI/CD tools (e.g., Jenkins, GitLab CI, Azure DevOps, CircleCI).
• Familiarity with containerization technologies (Docker) and orchestration (Kubernetes).
• Experience with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools like Terraform, CloudFormation, or Ansible.
• Solid understanding of networking concepts, security principles, and best practices.
• Experience with monitoring and logging tools (e.g., Prometheus, Grafana, ELK Stack, Splunk).
• Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to troubleshoot complex systems.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills to work effectively with cross-functional teams.
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.

Skills & Competencies

• Cloud Platform Management (AWS/Azure/GCP)
• CI/CD Pipeline Automation
• Scripting and Automation (Python, Bash)
• Containerization (Docker, Kubernetes)
• Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, Ansible)
• System Monitoring & Alerting
• Problem Solving & Troubleshooting

What We Offer

Join Jackson & Coker and become a part of a company that is making a real difference in healthcare. We offer a stimulating work environment where innovation is encouraged and professional growth is supported. We believe in empowering our employees to achieve their full potential while contributing to our overarching mission of providing quality patient care through exceptional staffing. Specific details regarding our comprehensive benefits package are available upon inquiry.

• Competitive salary range: $100,757.37 - $100,757.37
• Opportunity to work with cutting-edge technologies.
• Collaborative and supportive team environment.
• Impactful role in a leading healthcare staffing firm.
• Opportunities for professional development and learning.

How to Apply

If you are a passionate and experienced DevOps Engineer eager to contribute to a mission-driven organization, we encourage you to apply. Please submit your resume and cover letter detailing your relevant experience and why you are the ideal candidate for this role. Join Jackson & Coker and help us continue to innovate and deliver outstanding service to the healthcare community.