About this opportunity
Horizontal Talent lists this Cloud/DevOps Engineer opportunity in richmond, Virginia. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Join a high-impact Cloud/DevOps Engineering team focused on building and improving infrastructure automation, deployment pipelines, and cloud-native solutions. This role offers the opportunity to work closely with engineers, architects, and business partners on scalable delivery practices that support modern application development.
Responsibilities
Design and maintain infrastructure-as-code solutions using Terraform
Build and improve GitLab-based CI/CD pipelines and repository structures
Support automation and scripting efforts using Bash
Manage IAM, secrets handling, and secure access patterns across environments
Work with ECS and containerized deployments to support application delivery
Collaborate with developers and technical teams to review merge requests and improve deployment practices
Contribute to cloud strategy, operational reliability, and best practices within an Agile team
Participate in planning and execution of cloud and hybrid cloud initiatives
Document technical approaches, implementation details, and support materials as needed
Partner with cross-functional teams to help deliver resilient and efficient cloud solutions
Skills
Strong hands-on experience with Terraform and infrastructure as code
Experience building and supporting GitLab pipelines and repository workflows
Proficiency in Bash scripting
Working knowledge of IAM and secrets management
Experience with ECS and cloud deployment patterns
Ability to collaborate effectively within Agile teams
Strong problem-solving, communication, and documentation skills
Comfort working in environments that value operational reliability and continuous improvement
Must be a U.S. citizen and able to complete fingerprinting and an extensive background check
Preferred Skills
Experience with container image building and container orchestration
Exposure to multi-account cloud governance and landing zone concepts
Familiarity with GitLab branching strategies
Experience with multi-region or blue/green deployment approaches
Knowledge of FinOps or cost-conscious cloud practices
Background supporting on-premises to cloud migration efforts
Experience working as an embedded engineer within an application development team
Experience mentoring others and sharing technical best practices
Horizontal is committed to building an inclusive, respectful, and collaborative workplace where different perspectives are valued and everyone has the opportunity to contribute and grow. We encourage candidates from all backgrounds who meet the qualifications to apply and be part of a team that supports diversity, equity, and inclusion in every aspect of its work.
By applying for this position, you acknowledge and agree that Horizontal Talent may contact you regarding your application using automated technology, including phone calls, SMS/text messages, or email, which may be delivered by our virtual AI recruiter, Alex.
Please apply through this online posting or by visiting our Job Board at Applications will be accepted for 4 weeks. For those that join the team, we offer competitive compensation and benefits including medical, dental, vision, and retirement. Check out all we have to offer and how you can become part of the Horizontal Talent Team. The pay range for this role is $82 - $117 per hour based on qualifications and experience.
Who can apply
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