DevOps Engineer - GitLab CI/CD & AWS Infrastructure

Ampcus Inc. is a certified global provider of a broad range of Technology and Business consulting services. We are in search of a highly motivated candidate to join our talented Team.

Job Title: DevOps Engineer - GitLab CI/CD & AWS Infrastructure

Location(s): Princeton, NJ

Job Summary
We are seeking an experienced DevOps Engineer to manage, maintain, and enhance a GitLab CI/CD-based software delivery platform. This role is responsible for designing scalable CI/CD pipelines, automating AWS infrastructure using Terraform, managing multiple deployment environments, and driving DevOps best practices to improve software quality, deployment reliability, and developer productivity.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage, maintain, and optimize GitLab CI/CD pipelines hosted on code.siemens.com.
• Design and implement scalable, reusable, and secure CI/CD pipeline templates.
• Develop, maintain, and automate AWS infrastructure using Terraform and Infrastructure as Code (IaC) principles.
• Manage development, testing, staging, and production environments.
• Automate application build, testing, release, and deployment processes.
• Monitor, troubleshoot, and optimize CI/CD pipeline performance, reliability, and security.
• Implement DevOps best practices to streamline software delivery and operational efficiency.
• Collaborate with software architects, developers, QA engineers, and cross-functional teams.
• Support release management and continuous deployment initiatives.
• Identify and implement process improvements for infrastructure automation and deployment workflows.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
• Strong hands-on experience with GitLab CI/CD pipeline development and administration.
• Experience supporting repositories and pipelines on code.siemens.com.
• Strong expertise with Terraform and AWS cloud infrastructure.
• Deep understanding of Infrastructure as Code (IaC) concepts and best practices.
• Experience managing multiple deployment environments (development, test, staging, and production).
• Knowledge of DevOps methodologies, automation, monitoring, and release management.
• Experience with Python and/or Bash scripting.
• Strong troubleshooting, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with SW360 software component governance.
• Knowledge of Python package management and Poetry.
• Experience with Docker and Kubernetes.
• Familiarity with DevSecOps practices.
• Experience with software artifact repositories and dependency management tools.

Desired Technical Skills

• GitLab CI/CD
• AWS
• Terraform
• Infrastructure as Code (IaC)
• Python
• Bash
• Docker
• Kubernetes
• DevSecOps
• Release Management
• CI/CD Automation
• Monitoring and Logging
• Software Artifact Management
• Dependency Management
• Linux

Success Measures

• Serve as the primary owner of the GitLab CI/CD platform.
• Improve deployment reliability, security, and operational efficiency.
• Build and maintain scalable Terraform-based AWS infrastructure.
• Enable faster, more predictable, and automated software delivery.
• Enhance developer productivity through continuous improvement of DevOps processes.

Ampcus is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veterans or individuals with disabilities.