Junior DevOps Engineer

This position is posted by Jobgether on behalf of SynergisticIT. We are currently looking for a Junior DevOps Engineer in Illinois (USA).

This is an excellent opportunity for recent graduates or early-career professionals eager to launch their career in DevOps. You will work on projects that integrate development and operations, contributing to automation, deployment pipelines, and cloud infrastructure. The role offers exposure to industry-standard tools such as Docker, Jenkins, Kubernetes, AWS, and Git. You’ll gain valuable hands-on experience, while also receiving mentorship and guidance to strengthen both technical and communication skills. This is the perfect environment to transform academic knowledge into job-ready expertise and become part of a fast-moving industry.

Accountabilities:

• Support the design, development, and maintenance of CI/CD pipelines for efficient software delivery.
• Collaborate with developers, testers, and system engineers to integrate and deploy applications seamlessly.
• Assist in automating infrastructure provisioning, monitoring, and scaling using cloud platforms.
• Contribute to troubleshooting, incident resolution, and performance optimization.
• Participate in code reviews, project documentation, and team discussions to ensure best practices.
• Continuously learn and apply new DevOps tools and methodologies to projects.

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related STEM field.
• Foundational knowledge of DevOps concepts and tools such as Docker, Jenkins, Kubernetes, and Git.
• Basic understanding of cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP).
• Familiarity with Java, Python, or C++ in development environments.
• Strong problem-solving, analytical thinking, and communication skills.
• Eagerness to learn new technologies and adapt in a fast-paced environment.
• Open to recent graduates, career changers, or professionals re-entering the tech workforce.

• Competitive starting salary with growth opportunities.
• Flexible work arrangements, including remote and hybrid options.
• Comprehensive healthcare coverage (medical, dental, vision).
• Paid time off and holidays to support work-life balance.
• Ongoing mentorship, training, and certification support.
• Placement assistance with leading tech employers.
• Retirement savings plan and performance-based incentives.

Jobgether is a Talent Matching Platform that partners with companies worldwide to efficiently connect top talent with the right opportunities through AI-driven job matching.

When you apply, your profile goes through our AI-powered screening process designed to identify top talent efficiently and fairly:

• 🔍 Our AI evaluates your CV and LinkedIn profile thoroughly, analyzing your skills, experience, and achievements.
• 📊 It compares your profile to the job’s core requirements and past success factors to determine your match score.
• 🎯 Based on this analysis, the 3 candidates with the highest match to the role are automatically shortlisted.
• 🧠 When necessary, our human team may perform an additional manual review to ensure no strong profile is missed.

The process is transparent, skills-based, and free of bias, focusing solely on your fit for the role. Once the shortlist is completed, it is shared directly with the company. The final decision and next steps, including interviews or assessments, are made by their internal hiring team.

Thank you for your interest!

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