Golang Job: Golang DevOps Engineer

Client in Austin, TX has a contract need for a Golang DevOps Engineer that I want to run by you. See job specs and rate below. Note that this is an onsite hybrid role in Austin TX. Candidate MUST relocate to Austin, TX before start date if hired.

Job title: Golang Cloud DevOps Engineer

Location: Austin, TX onsite hybrid

Duration: 12+ months

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, test, and maintain software solutions with a focus on performance, scalability, and reliability.
• Apply strong algorithmic and data structure knowledge to solve complex problems efficiently.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design, implement, and optimize system architectures.
• Work on automation of build, deployment, and configuration management processes.
• Troubleshoot and resolve technical issues across development and operational environments.
• Contribute to the adoption and improvement of DevOps practices within the organization.

Mandatory Qualifications

• Strong Coding Skills: Proficiency in algorithms, data structures, and problem-solving.
• Preferred language: Golang (Experience in similar languages is acceptable, but a willingness to learn Golang is required).
• Logical Thinking: Demonstrated ability to approach problems methodically and propose innovative solutions.

Preferred Qualifications

• Containerization and Orchestration:
• Experience with Docker and Kubernetes.
• Showing interest in or holding certifications related to Docker/Kubernetes is a plus.

Cloud Technologies:

• Experience working with cloud providers such as AWS (Amazon Web Services), including basic knowledge of services like EC2, S3, RDS,Lambda, etc.

Certifications and Learning:

• Possessing certifications in relevant DevOps or Cloud areas (e.g., AWS Certified Solutions Architect, Certified Kubernetes Administrator) is highly desirable

Please provide answers to the qualifying questions below:

How many yrs of professional exp do you have?
What is your educational background?
What technical skills are you most proficient in?
How many yrs of exp as a DevOps Engineer?

How many yrs of exp as a Cloud DevOps Engineer?
How many yrs of hands-on Golang programming?
Using a scale of 1 to 10, rate you Golang programming skills.

How many yrs of exp with the following:

• Develop, test, and maintain software solutions with a focus on performance, scalability, and reliability.
• Apply strong algorithmic and data structure knowledge to solve complex problems efficiently.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design, implement, and optimize system architectures.
• Work on automation of build, deployment, and configuration management processes.
• Troubleshoot and resolve technical issues across development and operational environments.
• Contribute to the adoption and improvement of DevOps practices within the organization.
• Containerization and Orchestration:
• CI/CD
• Docker
• Kubernetes.
• Cloud Technology
• AWS
• EC2
• S3
• RDS
• Lambda
• Automation
• Python