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Marketing Director

Commerce City, CO · On-site

$120K - $150K/yr

... developers, and service providers. • Brand & Digital Marketing: Oversee and optimize website ... Manage digital agencies, creative partners, SEO firms, and freelancers; negotiate contracts ...

... developers, and service providers. • Brand & Digital Marketing: Oversee and optimize website ... Manage digital agencies, creative partners, SEO firms, and freelancers; negotiate contracts ...

Manage digital agencies, creative partners, SEO firms, and freelancers; negotiate contracts ... Operational Excellence: Create efficient marketing processes, reporting systems, and workflows to ...

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How much do freelance devops jobs pay per hour?

As of Jul 27, 2026, the average hourly pay for freelance devops in Colorado is $50.16, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $25.53 and $64.95 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a Freelance DevOps engineer?

A Freelance DevOps engineer is an independent professional who specializes in integrating development and operations processes to streamline software development, deployment, and infrastructure management. They often work with clients on a contract basis to automate workflows, manage cloud infrastructure, implement CI/CD pipelines, and improve system reliability. Freelance DevOps engineers have the flexibility to work with multiple organizations and typically possess a broad skill set in coding, systems administration, and cloud services. Their goal is to help businesses deliver software faster and more efficiently while ensuring stability and scalability.

What is the difference between Freelance Devops vs Freelance Cloud Engineer?

AspectFreelance DevopsFreelance Cloud Engineer
Required CredentialsCertifications like AWS, Azure, Docker, KubernetesCertifications in cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP), scripting, and automation tools
Work EnvironmentTypically collaborates with development and operations teams, often on infrastructure projectsFocuses on designing, deploying, and managing cloud-based solutions
Employer & Industry UsageUsed across IT, software development, and operations sectorsPrimarily in cloud service providers, tech companies, and enterprises migrating to cloud

Freelance Devops professionals focus on automating and managing infrastructure, while Freelance Cloud Engineers specialize in designing and deploying cloud solutions. Both roles require cloud platform certifications and involve working in tech environments, but their core responsibilities differ slightly based on infrastructure management versus cloud architecture.

What are the most common challenges faced by freelance DevOps professionals when working with multiple clients?

Freelance DevOps professionals often face the challenge of adapting to diverse technology stacks and workflows across different clients. Balancing multiple projects concurrently can require strong time management and communication skills, especially when responding to urgent incidents or updates. Additionally, maintaining security best practices across various environments and ensuring smooth CI/CD processes can be complex. Building trust and clear lines of communication with each client's development and operations teams is essential for effective collaboration and project success.

What Are Freelance DevOps Jobs?

Freelance DevOps jobs include positions such as freelance DevOps engineers, freelance DevOps analysts, and freelance DevOps architects. While your specific duties and responsibilities differ depending on your job title, the general goal of all DevOps specialists is to oversee the development and operations of software or applications over the entire life cycle, from conceptualization and design to implementation in a commercial setting. All DevOps positions require you to have a good mix of technical skills and project management experience, as well as familiarity with different forms of technical project development, such as agile development.

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

To thrive as a Freelance DevOps Engineer, you need strong expertise in systems administration, cloud platforms, CI/CD pipelines, and scripting languages, often supported by a degree in computer science or relevant certifications. Familiarity with tools like Docker, Kubernetes, Jenkins, AWS, Azure, and version control systems such as Git is typically expected. Excellent problem-solving skills, self-motivation, and strong communication are crucial for managing projects independently and collaborating with diverse clients. These competencies ensure reliable infrastructure, efficient deployments, and successful client outcomes in dynamic freelance environments.
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Infographic showing various Freelance Devops job openings in Colorado as of July 2026, with employment types broken down into 63% Full Time, 17% Part Time, 5% Temporary, and 15% Contract. Highlights an 82% In-person, and 18% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $104,342 per year, or $50.2 per hour.

Technical Instructor - Contract

Develop Intelligence

Lafayette, CO • Remote

Contractor

Posted 29 days ago


Job description

Company Description

Develop Intelligence (DI) is an award-winning provider of managed technical learning solutions, including software development, open source technologies, and technology leadership development. Founded in 2003, DI is an Inc 500 fast-growth Company; we help companies attract, retain, and grow their top technical talent by managing comprehensive and customized developer learning programs. Encompassing all aspects of the learning, from identification and design through to delivery, this approach is closely aligned with Clients' business objectives and delivers a better return on the learning investment than ad-hoc, tactical models. DI offers more than 200 different courses in Java development, mobile application development, front-end web development, and more. We've trained more than 40,000 developers in 30 countries since 2003; we consistently achieve 98% or higher satisfaction rating from students. 

Job Description

DevelopIntelligence is searching for the best and the brightest Independent Contractors to join our team of Technical Instructors providing speciaized training to Software Developers in a number of technologies for our Fortune 500 clients.  We are continually recruiting Technical Instructors with skills in cutting-edge software development technologies including but not limited to Front-end Development, Big Data, DevOps, Python, Cloud, Spring Java, GoLang, Ruby, .NET, Data Science/AI/Machine Learning, CI/CD, and Kubernetes/Docker.  Our team of 100 (and growing) talented Contract Instructors work remotely and live anywhere.  

What's in it for You?  

Lucrative and Flexible

Our daily pay rates are on par or above freelance programming rates. They are a great way to supplement your full-time or freelance development income. We offer flexible scheduling and will work within your busy schedule.

Broaden Your Horizons

Travel the country (and world). Get exposed to new organizations, cultures, and some of the brightest Instructors in the industry. Build your portfolio, resume, and network with experience working for top companies.

Deepen Your Knowledge

Teaching forces you to understand and explain programming technologies in new ways. It forces you to learn new technologies and more deeply explore technologies you already know. Teaching makes you a better developer.

Qualifications

Generally, we are seeking individuals with:

  • 5+ years S/W Engineering/Development experience
  • 2+ years teaching experience

Typically, Instructors bring their own curriculum, teach content they are familiar with, and in a format they are comfortable with. 

Additional Information

Come help us grow.  Our goal is to give you a fun opportunity to help grow our company, your experience, and help disrupt the L&D market with data driven, customized training solutions.

We're flexible! We know that today's world brings challenges, and that's why we want your hours to be flexible. Teach as little or as much as you like.

We also offer competitve pay and hang out with companies like Apple, Starbucks, Macy's, VMWare, and many other Fortune 500 companies.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.