Job Description
Responsibilities Kforce has a client that is seeking a Junior DevOps Engineer in Smithfield, RI.Key Tasks:
- Build, maintain, and optimize CI/CD pipelines using tools like Jenkins
- Deploy and manage applications in AWS cloud environments
- Automate infrastructure provisioning using Infrastructure as Code (IaC) principles
- Collaborate with development teams to improve release cycles and deployment reliability
- Monitor system performance and troubleshoot production issues
- Maintain version control workflows using Git
- Implement and support DevOps best practices, including automation, logging, and monitoring
- Ensure systems meet security, compliance, and performance standards
- Participate in on-call rotations and incident response as needed
Skills - Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience)
- 3-5 years of experience in a DevOps, Cloud, or Systems Engineering role
Hands-on experience with:
- AWS (EC2, S3, Lambda, IAM, etc.)
- Git for version control
- Jenkins for CI/CD pipeline automation
- Experience with scripting (Python, Bash, or similar)
- Understanding of containerization (Docker preferred)
- Familiarity with Linux/Unix systems
The pay range is the lowest to highest compensation we reasonably in good faith believe we would pay at posting for this role. We may ultimately pay more or less than this range. Employee pay is based on factors like relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, location, performance, union contract and business needs. This range may be modified in the future.
We offer comprehensive benefits including medical/dental/vision insurance, HSA, FSA, 401(k), and life, disability & ADD insurance to eligible employees. Salaried personnel receive paid time off. Hourly employees are not eligible for paid time off unless required by law. Hourly employees on a Service Contract Act project are eligible for paid sick leave.
Note: Pay is not considered compensation until it is earned, vested and determinable. The amount and availability of any compensation remains in Kforce's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified in its discretion consistent with the law.
This job is not eligible for bonuses, incentives or commissions.
Kforce is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.
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Kforce is a professional staffing services firm offering Technology and Finance & Accounting jobs with top employers nationwide. We specialize in providing contract, contract-to-hire and direct placement opportunities, with over 50 years of experience in the staffing industry. Kforce offers many consultants comprehensive benefits depending on employment status, including medical, dental, 401(K), life insurance and disability. Our vision is to be "the firm most respected by those we serve."
Job Tags
Hourly pay, Contract work