Location: Allentown, PA- Remote Role- ( but must live within 2-3 hour drive so they can come onsite a couple times per year.  Maybe 2-3 times at most.)
Duration: 3-6+ month contract; potential extensions and/or conversion
Visa: USC Only
Interview Mode: Video 

Job Description:
ColdFusion – java based web framework; working on upgrading this platform; strongly preferred – someone who has touched it in anyway shape or fashion. Especially as DevOps
-  Docker, Jenkins, Automation
-  Someone who can build new docker containers and can build old web technologies that would be great
-  SaaS application
-  CI/CD pipelines
-  Flatcar Linux – they should have some sort of Linux and then they can pick up Flatcar; preferred
-  VMWare – nice to have
-  Kubernetes – nice to have; this is a far-out project
-   Any experience with ColdFusion web applications and/or java app development
Job Description:
Position Overview
The DevOps Application Engineer must have a strong understanding of containerization, container build processes and deployment pipelines. Our infrastructure relies heavily on custom bult docker contains and multi-staged build processes. These systems support our SaaS application, Sapphire Software. The DOAE will be responsible for maintaining and improving our CI/CD pipelines, resulting in an easier, scalable, and resilient application deployment process.
The DOAE should have broad knowledge in container orchestration tools, including Kubernetes. They will be responsible for architecture design and roadmap, along with staying current on the latest industry trends and technologies.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
*	Responsible for Container Orchestration-Maintain Docker Build codebases, Jenkins CI/CD pipelines.
*	Develop and Implement DevOps Automation-Able to reverse engineer and/or POC a new process.
*	Lead ColdFusion 16 Upgrade-orchestrate with Dev teams to adjust build process, deployment, and code.
*	Document Sapphire Software Application Dependencies-Create a software Bill of Materials (SBoM)
*	Facilitate Application Telemetry-Implement software in containers to report usage metrics.
*	Code deployment-Pilot a Kubernetes Deployment-Build and present a POC using container orchestration.
*	Responsible for Sapphire Software Application Releases-Prepare, schedule, and monitor all releases of Sapphire Application code.
*	Participate in on-call rotations.
*	Assist in developing, implementing, and maintaining policies, procedures, and training plans as they apply to all DevOps Application tasks.
Education required:
*	B.S. Degree in Computer Science and four years' experience. 
Basic Qualifications:
*	4 Years’ experience with DevOps principles and practices.
*	Experience with CI/CD pipelines and tools (e.g., Jenkins, Docker Build)
*	Experience with containerization technologies (e.g., Docker, Flatcar Linux)
*	Experience with ColdFusion
Desired Skills and attributes:
*	Experience with automation code (e.g., Bash, Groovy, Docker file, Jenkins file).
*	Knowledge of container orchestration including cloud deployments.
*	Understanding of security best practices and tools.
*	Strong problem-solving and trouble shooting skills.
*	Technical curiosity to learn new skills and ability to help across the team.
*	Ability to work independently or in collaboration with all internal partners, both horizontally and vertically within the organization.
*	Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including ability to effectively communicate with coworkers.
*	Ability to work independently and to conduct assignments to completion within parameters of instructions given, prescribed routines, and standard accepted practices.
*	Ability to work outside of normal business hours when necessary.
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Remote role:: DevOps Application Engineer Opening for Allentown, PA- Remote Role
