Lead DevOps initiatives onsite, implementing and maintaining CI/CD pipelines, web servers, APIs, secrets management, observability via Application Insights, source control and automation with GitHub/GitHub Actions, and code quality scanning with Sonar.
Must have skillsets: Azure (DevOps) ,Web server, API, Secrets, App insight, GitHub, Github Actions, Sonar
Compensation, Benefits and Duration
Minimum Compensation: USD 42,000
Maximum Compensation: USD 150,000
Compensation is based on actual experience and qualifications of the candidate. The above is a reasonable and a good faith estimate for the role.
Medical, vision, and dental benefits, 401k retirement plan, variable pay/incentives, paid time off, and paid holidays are available for full time employees.
This position is available for independent contractors
No applications will be considered if received more than 120 days after the date of this post
Photon Chicago, Illinois, USA Office
11 East Adams Street Suite 1100, Chicago, IL, United States, 60603
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