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 Sr. DevOps Engineer in Richmond, VA.

Role Description

The DevOps Engineer provides operational and engineering support for companies’ application and infrastructure environments. This role partners with development, infrastructure, and security teams to support cloud and hybrid systems, assist with automation and deployment processes, and help maintain system reliability and performance.
The DevOps Engineer applies expanded technical knowledge while continuing to develop proficiency in DevOps practices, tools, and organizational processes. Work is performed within established architectures, standards, and procedures, with guidance from more senior engineers as needed.

• Support the implementation and maintenance of secure, scalable, and reliable cloud and hybrid infrastructure environments in alignment with established standards.
• Collaborate with development and engineering teams to support application deployments, performance, and operational stability.
• Assist with automating infrastructure provisioning, configuration, and deployment processes using Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools.
• Support the operation and maintenance of CI/CD pipelines, helping ensure reliable and low-disruption deployments.
• Monitor system performance and availability using established monitoring, logging, and alerting tools; respond to alerts and escalate issues as appropriate.
• Perform routine troubleshooting and analysis of infrastructure and application issues, following documented procedures and best practices.
• Maintain and update technical documentation for systems, processes, and operational procedures.
• Participate in on-call rotations and after-hours support as required, following established escalation and incident response processes.

Skills & Requirements

• 2+ years of hands-on experience supporting DevOps, infrastructure, or cloud-based

• Practical experience working with a public cloud platform (Microsoft Azure preferred).
• Experience supporting CI/CD tools and workflows (e.g., Azure DevOps, Git, YAML pipelines).
• Working knowledge of scripting or automation languages (e.g., PowerShell, Bash, C#, .NET, T-SQL or similar).
• Working knowledge of Infrastructure as Code and configuration management tools (e.g., Terraform, Ansible, Puppet or similar).
• Familiarity with container technologies (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes) and basic exposure to orchestration concepts.
• Understanding of basic networking, operating systems, and virtualization concepts.
• Ability to work effectively within established processes, standards, and technical guidance.
• Experience using monitoring and logging tools (Azure Monitor, Splunk, AppDynamics) to support system health and issue resolution.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills for resolving standard technical issues.
• Clear written and verbal communication skills for collaborating with technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Exposure to Kubernetes or managed container platforms.
• Familiarity with application and infrastructure security best practices.
• Experience with load balancers (Azure Load Balancer, Application Gateway, Kemp), API management platforms (Azure API Management, Apigee), or content management systems (WordPress, Umbraco).
• Experience working in Agile or DevOps-oriented team environments.
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience.
• Microsoft Azure certifications (e.g., AZ-900, AZ-104, AZ-204) or progress toward certification is preferred
• General office demands
• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Frequent reaching, handling, and fine manipulation for using office equipment, filing, and managing paperwork.
• Manual dexterity sufficient to operate a keyboard, mouse, and other office tools.
• Occasional standing, walking, and bending.
• Ability to lift up to 10-20 pounds occasionally.
• Vision abilities required include close vision for computer work and reading documents.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

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.

Drug testing may be required; please contact a recruiter for more information.

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