Mid-Level DevOps Engineer- Hybrid (local Chicagoland candidates, only)

Hello applicant!

Synegen is seeking a Mid-Level DevOps Engineer to help run and scale the hosting and operations of our ~50 client environments and to partner with our product/engineering teams in delivering new DevOps solutions for partners. This role is hands-on in AWS—owning infrastructure reliability, environment standardization, and secure operational practices across multi-client deployments. You’ll build and maintain automation for provisioning and deployments (Infrastructure-as-Code and CI/CD), manage containerized services (e.g., Docker), implement monitoring/alerting and incident response, drive performance and cost optimization, and improve availability through backup/DR and security hardening. You’ll also help create repeatable “partner-ready” operational patterns (runbooks, reference architectures, onboarding checklists) so we can deliver faster and more consistently as we grow.

Synegen, Inc., an industry leader in software design and professional services, is seeking an exceptional candidate for the position of AWS DevOps Engineer,located in our Itasca, IL office. Coming from a strong technical background, the individual (local candidates only/no sponsorships) in this position will be responsible for the smooth operation of the IT infrastructure and the streamlining of operations, and, though not exhaustive, will have the following work requirements:

Works with developers to deploy and manage code changes, and work with operations staff to ensure that systems are up and running smoothly
Deeply understands both development and operations processes
Implements various development, testing, automation tools, and IT infrastructure
Defines and sets development, test, release, update, and support processes for DevOps operation
Identifies and deploys cybersecurity measures by continuously performing vulnerability assessment and risk management
Incidence management and root-cause analysis
Selects and deploys appropriate CI/CD tools
Strives for continuous improvement and builds continuous integration, continuous development, and constant deployment pipeline (CI/CD Pipeline)
Works in a team atmosphere, mentoring and guiding team members on best practices

Skills

Experience working on Linux-based infrastructure
Excellent understanding of Ruby, Python, Perl, and Java
Configuration and management of databases such as MySQL, POSTGres
Excellent troubleshooting
Working knowledge of various tools, open-source technologies, and cloud services (AWS)

Characteristics

Team-player who thrives in a fast-paced environment
Go-getter who is passionate about technology
Up-for-the-challenge and interested in being a lifelong learner
Strong interpersonal skills
Inherently wired with an agile mind-set that allows the ability to effortlessly work with multiple clients
Consistently takes ownership and pride in work

Why Work For Synegen?

In business for over twenty years and standing out as one of thepremier software technology consulting firms, Synegen stands out tallest amongst a sea of competitiors. Not only are we stringent on how we do business, but we are as well when it comes to the hiring process. We look for individuals who are excited to work, enthusiastic and passionate about their profession, think out-of-the-box, and enjoy working in a collaborative, free-thinking environment. Apply to this position if you feel that you possess these attributes.

We reward those who possess these characteristics with the following:

Generous health (the best plan around!) dental, and vision insurance benefits (Blue Cross Blue Shield PPO, Guardian Dental, VSP Vision) - benefits begin on day 1 of employment
401K investment plan with company match
Hybrid work schedule - M, T, TH in-person, W, F remote
Fun people to work with who respect collaboration, fresh ideas, and free-thinking
Dynamic work environment which fosters continued learning of the latest and greatest technologies
Monthly company luncheons, free snacks and drinks, team-building outings and events, and general feel-good office vibes and camaraderie
Salary Range - $90,000-$120,000 annually.

If you are ready to impress us with the above qualifications, we would be delighted to hear from you! Check us out at www.synegen.com!!!

Synegen, Inc.

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