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Junior DevOps Engineer

San Francisco, CA · On-site +1

$62.25 - $85/hr

Junior DevOps Engineer Company Overview: M & D Mechanical Contractors is a leading mechanical contracting company based in San Francisco, CA. We specialize in providing high-quality mechanical ...

teKnoluxion

Junior DevOps Engineer

Springfield, VA · On-site

$55.25 - $75.50/hr

Overview Junior DevOps Engineer Springfield, VA OR St. Louis, MO Active TS (SCI eligibility) clearance and eligibility to obtain a CI poly At Bcore, our strength comes from how we deliver impact to ...

teKnoluxion

Junior DevOps Engineer

Springfield, VA · On-site

$55.25 - $75.50/hr

Junior DevOps Engineer Springfield, VA OR St. Louis, MO Active TS (SCI eligibility) clearance and eligibility to obtain a CI poly At Bcore, our strength comes from how we deliver impact to the ...

Gurus Infotech, Inc.

$45.25 - $61.75/hr

Junior DevOps Engineer Location: Kentucky (Onsite) Duration: 12+ Month Contract Openings: Multiple Required Skills * Hadoop 3 5 years (Mandatory) * CI/CD Pipelines 3 5 years * Docker 3 5 years

teKnoluxion

Junior DevOps Engineer

Saint Louis, MO

$51.25 - $70.25/hr

Overview Junior DevOps Engineer Springfield, VA OR St. Louis, MO Active TS (SCI eligibility) clearance and eligibility to obtain a CI poly At Bcore, our strength comes from how we deliver impact to ...

teKnoluxion

Junior DevOps Engineer

Springfield, VA

$55.25 - $75.50/hr

Overview Junior DevOps Engineer Springfield, VA OR St. Louis, MO Active TS (SCI eligibility) clearance and eligibility to obtain a CI poly At Bcore, our strength comes from how we deliver impact to ...

Liberty Software

Junior DevOps Engineer

Southlake, TX · On-site

$49.75 - $68/hr

We're excited to grow our team by hiring a Junior DevOps Engineer to help build, automate, and support the systems that keep our software running smoothly. Please note: * This role is based in our ...

GliaCell Technologies

Junior DevOps Engineer

Annapolis, MD · On-site

$50K - $120K/yr

Are you a Junior DevOps Engineer who is ready for a new challenge that will launch your career to the next level? * Tired of being treated like a company drone? * Tired of promised adventures during ...

Liberty Software

Junior DevOps Engineer

Southlake, TX · On-site

$49.75 - $68/hr

We're excited to grow our team by hiring a Junior DevOps Engineer to help build, automate, and support the systems that keep our software running smoothly. Please note: * This role is based in our ...

Leidos

Junior DevOps Engineer

Columbia, MD

$69K - $125K/yr

Junior DevOps Engineer Who We Are: Kudu Dynamics is Leidos Owned Company, forged out of a decade of experience in computer network operations and staffed with talent who have built, overseen, and ...

Sprocket Security

Junior DevOps Engineer

Madison, WI · On-site

$53.25 - $72.75/hr

Your Mission - As a Junior DevOps Engineer at Sprocket Security, your primary role is to help design, implement and maintain scalable and secure infrastructure environment in AWS. You will grow as a ...

Leidos

Junior DevOps Engineer

Chantilly, VA · On-site

$69K - $125K/yr

Junior DevOps Engineer Who We Are: Kudu Dynamics is Leidos Owned Company, forged out of a decade of experience in computer network operations and staffed with talent who have built, overseen, and ...

CTAC

Junior DevOps Engineer

Falls Church, VA · On-site

$56.25 - $77/hr

Job Title Junior DevOps Engineer # of Hires Needed 1 Date Needed By 8/26/2026 Category Information Technology Education Bachelor's Degree Career Level Entry Level Job Type Full-time Location CTAC HQ ...

ThreatLocker

Junior DevOps Engineer

Orlando, FL · On-site

$49.25 - $67.50/hr

POSITION OVERVIEW As a Junior DevOps Engineer you will have to assist in managing and automating our software development, deployment, and infrastructure operations. You will work closely with ...

Black Kite

Junior DevOps Engineer

Boston, MA

$57.50 - $78.75/hr

THE ROLE We are looking for a motivated Junior DevOps Engineer with hands-on experience in PostgreSQL and Microsoft SQL Server and a strong interest in Google Cloud Platform (GCP) technologies.You ...

ThreatLocker

Junior DevOps Engineer

Orlando, FL

$49.25 - $67.50/hr

POSITION OVERVIEW As a Junior DevOps Engineer you will have to assist in managing and automating our software development, deployment, and infrastructure operations. You will work closely with ...

Skilled Wound Care

Junior DevOps Engineer

Los Angeles, CA · On-site

$56.75 - $77.75/hr

Skilled Wound Care is seeking a motivated Jr. DevOps Engineer to support the deployment, operation, and security of our healthcare software platforms - including our Electronic Health Record (EHR ...

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Junior DevOps Engineers are entry-level professionals who assist with the development, deployment, and maintenance of software infrastructure. They work closely with development and operations teams to automate processes, manage servers, and monitor system performance. Typically, they help implement tools and scripts for continuous integration and delivery, troubleshoot issues, and ensure the reliability of applications. This role is ideal for those with foundational knowledge of coding, cloud platforms, and system administration who are looking to grow their skills in a collaborative environment.

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Job Title: Junior DevOps Engineer

The Giant Bullseye

Saint Louis, MO • Remote

$50K/yr

Full-time

Posted 22 days ago

Job description

Job Title: Junior DevOps Engineer (0–2 Years)

Location: Remote (United States)
Employment Type: Full-Time (W2) or Independent Contractor (1099)
Experience: 0–2 Years
Salary: $50,000 per year
Benefits: None
Visa Sponsorship: Not Available

Job Summary

We are hiring a Junior DevOps Engineer to support CI/CD pipelines, cloud infrastructure, and automation initiatives. This role is ideal for candidates interested in cloud computing and DevOps practices.

Responsibilities
  • Assist with CI/CD pipeline maintenance.
  • Support cloud infrastructure on AWS, Azure, or GCP.
  • Monitor applications and system performance.
  • Automate deployment and operational tasks.
  • Manage source code using Git.
  • Troubleshoot deployment and infrastructure issues.
  • Document DevOps processes and procedures.
Required Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field.
  • 0–2 years of DevOps or Cloud experience.
  • Basic knowledge of Linux and networking.
  • Familiarity with Git, Docker, and CI/CD tools (GitHub Actions, Jenkins, or Azure DevOps).
  • Exposure to AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud.
  • Basic scripting knowledge (Bash or Python) is preferred.