DevOps Technician
Overview
Placement Type:
Permanent
Salary:
$75,000-95,000 Salary
Build the Future of Digital Staffing at Aquent
Aquent is a leader in creative, marketing, and digital staffing—and we’re also a technology-forward organization with a deep focus on delivering innovative digital solutions. As a DevOps Technician in our Technology & Innovation Group, you’ll be part of a collaborative team building and enhancing web applications that power our internal staffing operations and serve our job seekers and clients.
You’ll work alongside a talented cross-functional team including developers, product managers, designers, researchers, and QA professionals, all focused on delivering exceptional experiences and reliable platforms. This role reports directly to the Agile Development Manager.
If you’re someone with a strong desire to automate, learn, and support scalable, secure deployments, this is the perfect opportunity to grow your career in DevOps.
What You’ll Do
- Automate Deployments: Assist in building and maintaining tools and scripts that automate deployment of applications and infrastructure.
- Support Cloud Infrastructure: Work with AWS or Google Cloud environments under guidance from senior engineers to manage scalable infrastructure.
- Maintain CI/CD Pipelines: Contribute to the execution and refinement of our CI/CD pipelines using tools like Jenkins and GitHub Actions.
- Monitor & Optimize Systems: Help maintain logging and monitoring tools to ensure reliability and performance across environments.
- Troubleshoot Issues: Assist in identifying and resolving issues in development, test, and production environments.
- Support Security Operations: Collaborate with InfoSec on patching and vulnerability management tasks.
- Document Processes: Maintain and contribute to clear, effective documentation for operational workflows and DevOps tools.
What We’re Looking For
- Cloud Fundamentals: Some hands-on experience with AWS or Google Cloud.
- Automation Mindset: Familiarity with infrastructure automation tools (Puppet, Chef, Ansible, etc.) is a plus.
- Scripting Knowledge: Experience with scripting languages like Python, Bash, or Ruby.
- CI/CD Understanding: Basic knowledge of Continuous Integration/Delivery concepts; experience with Jenkins or similar tools is a bonus.
- Container Savvy: Exposure to Docker or container-based environments.
- Problem-Solving Aptitude: A natural curiosity and a drive to improve and automate technical processes.
- Growth-Oriented: A genuine interest in learning more about DevOps practices and technologies.
Bonus Points For
- Familiarity with Infrastructure-as-Code tools (Terraform, CloudFormation)
- Experience with Kubernetes or other orchestration platforms
- Exposure to Agile methodologies and team workflows
- Knowledge of monitoring/logging tools (Prometheus, Grafana, SumoLogic)
- Understanding of modern deployment patterns (e.g., blue/green, canary)
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Client Description
Why Aquent?
- Work that Matters: Help shape the digital tools that serve our staffing professionals, clients, and talent.
- Remote Flexibility: Work from wherever you’re most productive.
- Supportive Team Culture: Join a collaborative, cross-functional team where learning and growth are encouraged.
- Innovative Environment: We leverage modern technologies and invest in continuous improvemen
WHY AQUENT? WHAT WE OFFER …
- Remote first work environment – equipment provided + internet reimbursement
- Work/life balance: we say it, we mean it
- Generous benefits package:medical, vision and dental benefits, generous 401(k), FSA, tuition reimbursement, and more
- An unusually generous and flexible vacation – AKA unlimited PTO
- Free use of our Hawaii and Florida beach houses
- Individualistic approach: we encourage a personal touch to your work; we don’t believe in a “one-size-fits-all” approach
- Industry reputation: we are the world’s largest creative staffing firm
ABOUT AQUENT
Aquent is the leading global work solutions company helping guide businesses toward the talent, technology, and services they need to excel. From specialty recruiting and talent experience to creative strategy and project management, Aquent is making the future of work better for everyone. Its brands include Aquent Talent, Aquent Studios, Aquent RoboHead, Aquent Scout, Aquent Employer of Record, and Aquent Gymnasium. To learn more, visit aquent.com.
Aquent is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.
If you require an ADA reasonable accommodation to complete a job application, pre-employment testing, or a job interview or to otherwise participate in the hiring process, please contact Carolyn Sarante, Director of Employee Relations at csarante@aquent.com or Lucas Manzaneres, Employment Relations Specialist, at lmanzaneres@aquent.com.