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Photon

Sr. Developer - FullStack - Cleveland, OH

Chicago, IL · On-site

$133K - $172K/yr

Cleveland, Buffalo, Albany/NY JD We are seeking an experienced Sr DevOps Engineer with over 7 years ... This position is available for independent contractors No applications will be considered if ...

Photon

Sr. Developer - FullStack - Cleveland, OH

Chicago, IL · On-site

$133K - $172K/yr

Cleveland, Buffalo, Albany/NY JD We are seeking an experienced Sr DevOps Engineer with over 7 years ... This position is available for independent contractors No applications will be considered if ...

NRG

Operations & Maintenance Manager

Aurora, IL

Coordinates outage activities and interfaces with operations contractor and vendor representatives ... Undergraduate degree in engineering or related discipline. Work experience may be considered in ...

NRG

Operations & Maintenance Manager

Aurora, IL · On-site

Coordinates outage activities and interfaces with operations contractor and vendor representatives ... Undergraduate degree in engineering or related discipline. Work experience may be considered in ...

Peraton

Senior Applications Developer

Lemont, IL · On-site

$96K - $133K/yr

Integrate Jira with external tools, systems, and workflows to support operational requirements ... contracting environment Peraton Overview Peraton is a next-generation national security company ...

Peraton

Senior Applications Developer

Lemont, IL

$96K - $133K/yr

Integrate Jira with external tools, systems, and workflows to support operational requirements ... contracting environment Peraton Overview Peraton is a next-generation national security company ...

FALCONI US

Contractor

Chicago, IL · On-site

Apply methodologies such as PDCA and SDCA to drive operational excellence. Develop or adapt tools ... Bachelor's degree in Business, Engineering, Economics, or related fields (Master's or MBA preferred)

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As of Aug 7, 2026, the average hourly pay for devops contractor in Chicago, IL is $62.36, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $52.26 and $71.59 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are some common challenges DevOps contractors face when integrating into existing teams?

DevOps Contractors often encounter challenges such as adapting to an organization's unique toolsets, understanding existing deployment pipelines, and aligning with established workflows or security protocols. Since contractors are typically brought on for specific projects or to address urgent needs, they must quickly build rapport with permanent team members and learn the company's infrastructure. Clear communication and proactive collaboration are key to overcoming these hurdles and ensuring a smooth integration into the team.

What is a DevOps contractor?

DevOps contractors are professionals hired on a temporary or project basis to help organizations implement, manage, or improve their DevOps practices. They specialize in automating software development and IT operations processes, enabling faster and more reliable software delivery. DevOps contractors often work with tools like Jenkins, Docker, Kubernetes, and cloud platforms to streamline workflows and ensure efficient collaboration between development and operations teams.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a DevOps contractor, and why are they important?

To thrive as a DevOps Contractor, you need strong expertise in software development, systems administration, and cloud infrastructure, typically supported by a relevant degree or certifications like AWS Certified DevOps Engineer or Docker Certified Associate. Familiarity with CI/CD tools (e.g., Jenkins, GitLab CI), configuration management (e.g., Ansible, Terraform), and cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) is crucial. Excellent problem-solving, collaboration, and communication skills help DevOps Contractors navigate complex projects and align development with operations. These skills ensure seamless integration, rapid deployment, and effective troubleshooting, which are vital for optimizing delivery pipelines and system reliability.
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Sr. Developer - FullStack - Cleveland, OH

Photon

Chicago, IL • On-site

$133K - $172K/yr

Other

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 6 days ago

Job description

Location: Cleveland, Buffalo, Albany/NY

JD

We are seeking an experienced Sr DevOps Engineer with over 7 years of expertise in architecting, automating, and managing large-scale cloud infrastructure on Google Cloud Platform (GCP). The ideal candidate will have deep hands-on experience with Compute Engine, GKE, Cloud Run, Cloud SQL, VPC networking, IAM, Terraform, CI/CD, and cloud-native security best practices.

Key Responsibilities

  • Design, implement, and manage scalable and secure cloud infrastructure on GCP, including compute, storage, networking, and managed services.
  • Build and optimize CI/CD pipelines integrating automated testing, security scanning, monitoring, and rollback strategies.
  • Develop and maintain Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using Terraform across multi-environment deployments and multi-cloud environments.
  • Lead and support cloud migration initiatives involving compute, databases, storage, and networking components.
  • Architect and manage VPC networks, firewalls, load balancers, DNS, NAT, and traffic routing for high availability and security.
  • Implement and manage containerized workloads using Docker, Kubernetes, and GKE, including automation, scaling, and orchestration.
  • Configure and maintain monitoring, logging, and alerting using Stackdriver (Cloud Monitoring & Logging).
  • Automate deployment and operational tasks using tools such as Ansible, Chef, Jenkins, and Rundeck.
  • Manage version control and branching strategies using GitHub and other SCM tools.
  • Create and Manage Access Control for Users and Applications
  • Support Linux/UNIX administration, including installation, configuration, tuning, and upgrades.
  • Collaborate with development and platform teams to drive cloud adoption and DevOps best practices.

Required Skills & Experience

  • 7+ years of experience as a DevOps Engineer with strong expertise in GCP.
  • Proficient in Terraform, CI/CD pipelines, and cloud-native automation.
  • Strong knowledge of Docker, Kubernetes, OpenShift, and container orchestration.
  • Hands-on experience with Ansible, Chef, and other configuration management tools.
  • Solid understanding of networking, security, high availability, and reliability engineering.
  • Experience supporting cloud migrations and hybrid cloud environments.

  • Strong proficiency in Linux/UNIX administration.
    Compensation, Benefits and Duration

    Minimum Compensation: USD 40,000
    Maximum Compensation: USD 141,000
    Compensation is based on actual experience and qualifications of the candidate. The above is a reasonable and a good faith estimate for the role.
    Medical, vision, and dental benefits, 401k retirement plan, variable pay/incentives, paid time off, and paid holidays are available for full time employees.
    This position is available for independent contractors
    No applications will be considered if received more than 120 days after the date of this post

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