DevOps Engineer

Kelmar's DevOps Engineer owns the automation, tooling, and infrastructure that power our product development lifecycle. You'll design and maintain CI/CD pipelines, build observability into every layer of our stack, and partner with development teams to ship reliable software faster. Our applications span Java, Vue, Angular, PHP, Python, TypeScript, MySQL, and Microsoft SQL Server-running across AWS, Azure, and VMware environments.

The DevOps Engineer is a high-impact role where you'll have direct influence over how we build, test, deploy, and monitor our applications. If you thrive on eliminating manual work through code and enjoy bridging the gap between development and operations, we'd like to hear from you. This is a remote position with the option to work in any of Kelmar's offices including Rockland, MA; Wakefield, MA; or Wilmington, DE.

RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:

• Design, build, and maintain CI/CD pipelines that automate build, test, and release workflows across all environments
• Support production applications by profiling performance, debugging issues, and providing actionable guidance to development teams
• Build and maintain infrastructure-as-code using tools like Terraform, Ansible, or AWS CDK to provision and manage cloud and on-premises resources
• Implement and operate monitoring, logging, and alerting systems (Datadog, Prometheus, ELK, or similar) to track application and infrastructure health
• Integrate vulnerability management and security compliance requirements-including DISA STIG and related frameworks-into deployment pipelines and operational processes
• Triage production incidents, lead root cause analysis, and develop remediation plans alongside application development teams
• Build automation for security and compliance testing, accessibility testing, and load/performance testing
• Support deployment and maintenance activities during off-hours as needed
• Stay current with trends, technology, and business solutions

QUALIFICATIONS:

• 3+ years of experience in DevOps, site reliability, release engineering, or systems engineering in a production environment
• Bachelor's Degree in technical discipline preferred, or commensurate experience
• Hands-on CI/CD experience building pipelines with GitLab Runners, GitHub Actions, Jenkins, or similar tooling
• Experience with infrastructure-as-code and configuration management tools (Terraform, Ansible, AWS CDK, or equivalent)
• Proficiency with scripting languages: Python, Bash, PowerShell, and/or TypeScript/JavaScript
• Experience managing and operating log aggregation and monitoring platforms (Datadog, Prometheus, ELK stack, or similar)
• Experience with AWS and/or Azure cloud environments, including networking, IAM, and core services
• Experience managing Linux systems in a production capacity
• Working familiarity with VMware virtualization
• Comfort working within Agile methodologies (Scrum, Kanban)
• Experience writing or supporting Java applications
• Practical experience with containers (Docker) and container orchestration (Kubernetes)
• Familiarity with security compliance frameworks such as CIS, STIG, FedRAMP, or SOC 2
• Experience with GitOps workflows and declarative deployment patterns
• Relevant certifications (AWS Solutions Architect, CKA/CKAD, HashiCorp Terraform Associate, etc.)
• Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship now and in the future.

SALARY & BENEFITS:

Compensation for this role varies depending on several factors including work location, level of experience, and skill set. As required by applicable law, the hiring range for this position is $100,000 - $145,000.

In addition, Kelmar provides the following benefits:

• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
• Flexible Spending Plans
• Basic Life, AD&D, and Voluntary Term Life Insurance
• Disability Insurance
• 401(k) Plan with Company Match
• Paid Parental Leave
• Paid Time Off
• Tuition Assistance
• Eligible for Discretionary Annual Bonus

The rewards for this position are many. We offer a great working environment that provides for work/life balance and an excellent compensation and benefits package. Kelmar provides training and the opportunity for career advancement. Apply now to join our growing team!

Kelmar Associates is an equal opportunity employer