Contract Developer Operations Jobs in Connecticut

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Kforce has a client that is looking for a Platform DevOps Engineer to work within a centralized DevOps and Platform enabled team. This is a long-term contract opportunity and must be able to work on-site in Shelton, CT 4 days a week. You will also be required to attend a second-round on-site interview, looking for local candidates.
Key Tasks:
* Design, build, and maintain CI/CD pipelines that make software delivery fast, reliable, and repeatable across engineering teams
* Develop and maintain Infrastructure-as-Code with Terraform to provision and manage cloud and hybrid environments
* Develop reusable DevOps solutions-pipeline templates, Terraform modules, reference architectures, and implementation guidance-for adoption across multiple teams
* Define and maintain Git and version-control workflows, including enterprise branching strategies such as trunk-based development and GitFlow
* Apply AI to DevOps workflows, operations, documentation, and governance, with appropriate review and control points
* Partner across security/IAM, database, development, QA, and platform engineering teams to embed shared standards and best practices
* Provide documentation, enablement, and technical guidance to help teams adopt DevOps and automation best practices
REQUIREMENTS:
* Proven hands-on experience designing and maintaining CI/CD pipelines on GitHub Actions, Azure DevOps, Jenkins, or equivalent platforms
* Solid experience of both AWS and Azure cloud platforms
* Experience defining and maintaining Git and version-control workflows, including enterprise branching strategies
* Demonstrated experience applying AI to DevOps work-not just using AI coding assistants, but integrating AI into workflows, operations, and governance
* Experience working in Agile, cross-functional engineering environments
* Track record of developing and documenting reusable DevOps solutions used across multiple teams
* Proficiency with Infrastructure-as-Code, particularly Terraform
* Strong scripting and automation skills in Python, Bash, or PowerShell
* Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a focus on automation, reliability, and efficiency
* Ability to influence and drive adoption across teams without direct authority, through documentation, enablement, and practical examples
Preferred:
* Experience building advanced AI-enabled DevOps capabilities-self-healing remediation, AI-generated IaC or pipeline scaffolding with human review gates, or internal AI tooling such as agents, MCP servers, or ChatOps for team self-service
* Hands-on experience with containerization and orchestration, including Docker, Kubernetes, or ECS
* Multi-cloud experience across both AWS and Azure
* Experience with observability and monitoring platforms, including Dynatrace, Datadog, PrometheGrafana, or Application Insights
* Experience with secrets management and policy-as-code tooling, including Key Vault, HashiCorp Vault, OPA, Sentinel, or Checkov
* Demonstrated ability to improve delivery flow-reducing cycle time and increasing release velocity-through pipeline and process optimization
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.
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