DevOps and Automation Engineer

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  • Job type

    Contract
  • Location

    Denver
  • Profession

    Other/tbc
  • Industry

    Technology & Internet Services
  • Pay

    $50.38 -$50.38/hr.

DevOps and Automation Engineer – Contract or CTP – Denver, CO – $50.38 -$50.38/hr.

The final salary or hourly wage, as applicable, paid to each candidate/applicant for this position is ultimately dependent on a variety of factors, including, but not limited to, the candidate’s/applicant’s qualifications, skills, and level of experience as well as the geographical location of the position.

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Sponsorship not available.

Our client is seeking a DevOps and Automation Engineer in Denver, CO.

Skills & Requirements

• Expertise in creating pipelines for managing AWS resources (EC2, RDS, Lambda, S3, etc.).
• Solid understanding of API automation — designing, testing, and integrating APIs into CI/CD workflows.
• Strong fundamentals in Bash scripting for automating routine tasks and processes.
• Ability to automate database tasks — running queries, processing results, and converting logs into automation-friendly formats.
• Experience integrating database logs and metrics into monitoring tools such as Datadog and Splunk.
• Proficiency in programming languages like Python and JavaScript for automation and API integration.
• Hands-on experience with Terraform for Infrastructure as Code (IaC) to provision and manage cloud resources.
• Knowledge of AWS Lambda for serverless functions to automate event-driven workflows.
• Understanding of orchestration and workflow automation tools to streamline complex processes across cloud and on-prem environments.

Mandatory skills DevOps, CI/CD, Python scripting

Benefits/Other Compensation

This position is a contract/temporary role where Hays offers you the opportunity to enroll in full medical benefits, dental benefits, vision benefits, 401K and Life Insurance ($20,000 benefit).

Why Hays?

You will be working with a professional recruiter who has intimate knowledge of the industry and market trends. Your Hays recruiter will lead you through a thorough screening process in order to understand your skills, experience, needs, and drivers. You will also get support on resume writing, interview tips, and career planning, so when there’s a position you really want, you’re fully prepared to get it.

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Hays is committed to building a thriving culture of diversity that embraces people with different backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences. We believe that the more inclusive we are, the better we serve our candidates, clients, and employees. We are an equal employment opportunity employer, and we comply with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination based on race, color, creed, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), age, national origin or ancestry, physical or mental disability, veteran status, marital status, genetic information, HIV-positive status, as well as any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. One of Hays’ guiding principles is ‘do the right thing’.
We also believe that actions speak louder than words.
In that regard, we train our staff on ensuring inclusivity throughout the entire recruitment process and counsel our clients on these principles. If you have any questions about Hays or any of our processes, please contact us.

In accordance with applicable federal, state, and local law protecting qualified individuals with known disabilities, Hays will attempt to reasonably accommodate those individuals unless doing so would create an undue hardship on the company. Any qualified applicant or consultant with a disability who requires an accommodation in order to perform the essential functions of the job should call or text 813.336.5570.

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