Senior Software Engineer- Devops

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Job Title 

DevOps Engineer – (AWS | DevOps + MLOps) 

Role Overview 

The DevOps Engineer supports the design, deployment, and operation of secure, scalable AWS cloud platforms for enterprise digital and AI/ML workloads. This role owns CI/CD automation, Infrastructure as Code, cloud reliability, DevSecOps controls, and platform governance, working closely with application, data, and ML engineering teams. 

Key Accountabilities 

1. CI/CD & Source Control 

• Design, build, and operate CI/CD pipelines using GitHub and GitHub Actions. 
• Implement reusable workflows and standardized deployment patterns. 
• Enable automated environment promotion and pipeline compliance. 

2. AWS Cloud, DevOps & MLOps Enablement 

• Engineer AWS-based platforms supporting application and ML workloads. 
• Hands-on use of AWS services including SageMaker, ECS/EKS, CodePipeline, IAM, and S3. 
• Support MLOps lifecycle needs such as model deployment, automation, and environment governance. 

3. Infrastructure as Code (IaC) 

• Provision and manage infrastructure using AWS CloudFormation. 
• Implement repeatable, audited infrastructure patterns aligned to enterprise standards. 
• Apply standard AWS role and access provisioning patterns. 

4. DevSecOps, Quality & Governance 

• Embed security and quality controls directly into CI/CD pipelines. 
• Integrate SonarQube for static code analysis and quality gates. 
• Ensure compliance with tagging, security scanning, and remediation SLAs. 

5. Artifact & Supply Chain Management 

• Manage artifact lifecycle using JFrog Artifactory. 
• Ensure traceability and governance of build and release artifacts. 

6. Operations & Reliability 

• Own operational health including monitoring, alerting, and incident response. 
• Drive platform reliability, availability, and disaster recovery readiness. 

Required Technical Qualifications 

• Strong AWS experience with DevOps and MLOps services (SageMaker, ECS/EKS, CodePipeline, IAM, S3). 
• Proficiency in GitHub and GitHub Actions. 
• Hands-on AWS CloudFormation experience. 
• Working knowledge of Python and Go for automation. 
• Experience with JFrog Artifactory and SonarQube. 

Complementary / Future-Ready Skills 

• AWS Firewall and networking expertise from an architectural perspective. 
• Security and governance experience for AI platforms, including NVIDIA-based environments. 
• Exposure to Azure cloud services for future cross-cloud needs. 

Expectations 

• Leads design and implementation of complex DevOps and cloud solutions. 
• Operates independently with accountability for delivery outcomes. 
• Mentors junior engineers and influences DevOps best practices across teams. 

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Caterpillar is an Equal Opportunity Employer.  Qualified applicants of any age are encouraged to apply

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