DevOps Engineer
Who We’re Looking For:
We are seeking a skilled Platform Engineer currently residing in Wisconsin to manage, maintain, and optimize on-premise commercial software applications built on PostgreSQL, Express.js, React, and Node.js. The ideal candidate will be responsible for deploying, monitoring, securing, and scaling the PERN stack infrastructure within a Linux-based virtualized environment. This role requires expertise in database administration, Linux system management, scripting/automation, and security best practices. This role also includes app administration, installation, deployments, configurations, versioning, app patching, performance monitoring and optimizations.
• Must currently live in Wisconsin and continue living and working in Wisconsin for the duration of this contract assignment.
• Remote within Wisconsin, but relocation to Wisconsin is NOT allowed.
Responsibilities:
Platform Administration & Maintenance
• Manage and optimize PostgreSQL databases, including backups, replication, indexing, and query performance tuning.
• Deploy, configure, and maintain Express.js, React, and Node.js applications on Linux virtual machines. This includes NGINX and PM2 platforms.
• Oversee on-premises system infrastructure, ensuring high availability and performance.
• Implement and maintain CI/CD pipelines for automated deployments.
• Troubleshoot and resolve system, application, and network issues.
Security & Operations
• Review system hardening, data encryption, and access control policies align with security best practices.
• Work with other teams to monitor vulnerabilities and apply security patches and updates.
• Assist in defining firewall rules, intrusion detection, and role-based access control (RBAC).
• Review compliance with data governance and regulatory requirements.
• Ensure proper backup, disaster recovery, and redundant configurations.
Support & Documentation
• Provide technical support for platform-related issues and troubleshooting.
• Maintain clear documentation for deployments, configurations, and troubleshooting guides.
• Train and support developers and IT staff on best practices and operational procedures.
Qualifications:
• Strong expertise in PostgreSQL administration, including replication, backup strategies, and performance tuning.
• Experience deploying PERN stack applications in a cloud or on-premises environment.
• Knowledge of CI/CD tools like GitHub actions, Azure Devops pipelines, or Ansible for automation.
• Scripting and automation experience with Bash, Python or similar scripting.
• Prior experience in IT infrastructure, DevSecOps, or SRE roles.
• Proficiency in Linux app and database server administration, with experience such as Ubuntu or RHEL.
• Understanding of network security, firewalls, VPNs, and SSH hardening.
• Knowledge of OpenID Connect (OIDC) or Ldap as well as IAM tools such as Entra ID, Okta, Active Directory, or centralized authentication mechanisms.
• Familiarity with virtualization platforms (VMware or Hyper-V).
About Codeworks: Codeworks has over 25 years of experience serving Fortune 1000 companies in Wisconsin as well as our client's national locations. Our recruiting team excels at evaluating, advising, and connecting IT professionals with new opportunities that will satisfy their expectations regarding income and opportunity for growth. At Codeworks, we're committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion in our workforce and beyond. We believe in equal opportunities and value the unique perspectives that every individual brings to our team. Join us in creating an inclusive, innovative, and collaborative workplace where your talents can thrive.
Codeworks is an Equal Opportunity Employer and considers applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion or belief, sex, age, national origin, citizenship status, marital status, military/veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, physical or mental disability or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws.
Codeworks, LLC discloses that the anticipated hourly pay rate for this position is near $55. This range is subject to change based on job-related factors, including client requirements where applicable.
All full time Codeworks employees are eligible to enroll in the company’s medical, dental, vision, and life insurance plans. Additionally, employees can participate in Codeworks’ 401(k) retirement plan.
Who We’re Looking For:
We are seeking a skilled Platform Engineer currently residing in Wisconsin to manage, maintain, and optimize on-premise commercial software applications built on PostgreSQL, Express.js, React, and Node.js. The ideal candidate will be responsible for deploying, monitoring, securing, and scaling the PERN stack infrastructure within a Linux-based virtualized environment. This role requires expertise in database administration, Linux system management, scripting/automation, and security best practices. This role also includes app administration, installation, deployments, configurations, versioning, app patching, performance monitoring and optimizations.
• Must currently live in Wisconsin and continue living and working in Wisconsin for the duration of this contract assignment.
• Remote within Wisconsin, but relocation to Wisconsin is NOT allowed.
Responsibilities:
Platform Administration & Maintenance
• Manage and optimize PostgreSQL databases, including backups, replication, indexing, and query performance tuning.
• Deploy, configure, and maintain Express.js, React, and Node.js applications on Linux virtual machines. This includes NGINX and PM2 platforms.
• Oversee on-premises system infrastructure, ensuring high availability and performance.
• Implement and maintain CI/CD pipelines for automated deployments.
• Troubleshoot and resolve system, application, and network issues.
Security & Operations
• Review system hardening, data encryption, and access control policies align with security best practices.
• Work with other teams to monitor vulnerabilities and apply security patches and updates.
• Assist in defining firewall rules, intrusion detection, and role-based access control (RBAC).
• Review compliance with data governance and regulatory requirements.
• Ensure proper backup, disaster recovery, and redundant configurations.
Support & Documentation
• Provide technical support for platform-related issues and troubleshooting.
• Maintain clear documentation for deployments, configurations, and troubleshooting guides.
• Train and support developers and IT staff on best practices and operational procedures.
Qualifications:
• Strong expertise in PostgreSQL administration, including replication, backup strategies, and performance tuning.
• Experience deploying PERN stack applications in a cloud or on-premises environment.
• Knowledge of CI/CD tools like GitHub actions, Azure Devops pipelines, or Ansible for automation.
• Scripting and automation experience with Bash, Python or similar scripting.
• Prior experience in IT infrastructure, DevSecOps, or SRE roles.
• Proficiency in Linux app and database server administration, with experience such as Ubuntu or RHEL.
• Understanding of network security, firewalls, VPNs, and SSH hardening.
• Knowledge of OpenID Connect (OIDC) or Ldap as well as IAM tools such as Entra ID, Okta, Active Directory, or centralized authentication mechanisms.
• Familiarity with virtualization platforms (VMware or Hyper-V).
About Codeworks: Codeworks has over 25 years of experience serving Fortune 1000 companies in Wisconsin as well as our client's national locations. Our recruiting team excels at evaluating, advising, and connecting IT professionals with new opportunities that will satisfy their expectations regarding income and opportunity for growth. At Codeworks, we're committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion in our workforce and beyond. We believe in equal opportunities and value the unique perspectives that every individual brings to our team. Join us in creating an inclusive, innovative, and collaborative workplace where your talents can thrive.
Codeworks is an Equal Opportunity Employer and considers applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion or belief, sex, age, national origin, citizenship status, marital status, military/veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, physical or mental disability or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws.
Codeworks, LLC discloses that the anticipated hourly pay rate for this position is near $55. This range is subject to change based on job-related factors, including client requirements where applicable.
All full time Codeworks employees are eligible to enroll in the company’s medical, dental, vision, and life insurance plans. Additionally, employees can participate in Codeworks’ 401(k) retirement plan.
