Contractor DevOps Engineer

RESPONSIBILITIES:
Kforce has a client that is seeking a DevOps Engineer IV-Contingent in Charlton, MA.

Duties:
* Responsible for the design and implementation of the groups that value delivery pipeline
* Acting in a lead role, implement a data-driven, continuous improvement software development vision based on learn and Agile principles
* Works closely with the software development team to develop and support a highly reliable and repeatable build system, including automated quality gates, in the deployment pipeline
* Exhibits a high level of software development and Linux system administration mastery, equally comfortable with an on-prem and cloud-based solutions, including related security concerns
* Provides strategy, technical direction, and planning for tool adoption, implementation, instrumentation, and maintenance
* Work as a member of an Agile development team to develop the CI/ CD infrastructure responsible for continuous deployment of embedded software for medical devices
* Identify infrastructure needs and requirements
* Work with the IT organization to plan for future infrastructure needs
* Install and configure tools, implement reusable components, translate technical requirements, assist with all stages of test data, develop interface stubs and simulators, and perform script maintenance and updates
* Produce detailed in-depth metrics to support continuous improvement objectives
* Design, integrate, and test software
* Create and maintain associated documentation
* Provide technical direction and/or mentoring of less-experienced engineers
* Identify and promote best practices for software development
* Forges strong relationships across departments and to other companies
* Stays abreast of new technologies and developments in the DevOps and embedded software engineering fields
* Leads by example
* Insists on highest quality in own work and that of others

REQUIREMENTS:
* Proven experience in developing DevOps transformations
* Hands on experience in networking security, databases, and cloud systems
* Solid knowledge in various scripting languages, system & server administration web technologies, and mass system deployments
* Solid knowledge in various scripting languages, system & server administration, web technologies, and mass system deployments
* Extensive knowledge of the Linux platform and tools (gcc, gdb, make, shell scripting, etc.) is required; Has proven experience with cross platform issues and is able to learn new platforms quickly
* Highly skilled in installing, configuring, and maintaining Source Control, Continuous Integration and Configuration Management tools
* Excellent knowledge of current software development best practices, object-oriented design, SOLID, event driven architecture, multimedia processing, interface design, localization portability, extensibility, and testability
* Excellent communication skills. Has forged relationships with development personnel throughout the company
* Excellent project planning and estimating skills; Drives projects and keeps them moving through daily obstacles; Asks for additional assistance when appropriate
* Self-motivated; Works with minimal supervision
* Enthusiastic about the company and about developing its high-quality medical products
* Strong software design skills
* Able to communicate and coordinate with peers and development teams overseas
* Experience developing software in C/C++ in embedded environments, including the complexities related to cross compilation, custom tool chains, and management of FOSS components, is desired