Job Details

26th January, 2026

For more than three decades, Strategic Data Systems (SDS) has been a software consultancy firm specializing in strategy, technology, and business transformation for Fortune 100 companies, mid-sized firms, and startups. At SDS, we empower our development teams to address our clients' critical business challenges by leveraging cutting edge technologies. If you seek a workplace where your contributions are truly appreciated, then SDS is the company for you. Join us today to work alongside fellow development specialists and become a crucial part of our dynamic and cohesive community.

Job Title: DevOps Engineer IV
Location: REMOTE EST/CST
Years of Experience: 5-10
Contract Type/Length: through 2026, possible extension

TOP SKILLS:

Must Have

• AWS
• CI/CD
• Docker
• nodejs
• Terraform

Nice To Have

• Application Development
• JavaScript
• Kafka

What You'll Do

Build and maintain cloud infrastructure (primarily AWS or similar platforms). Automate deployments and infrastructure using tools like Terraform and Ansible. Support Kubernetes, Docker, and containerized application environments. Improve monitoring, alerting, logging, and incident response processes. Troubleshoot production issues across systems, applications, and networks. Work directly with engineering teams to strengthen reliability and deployment workflows.

Must-Have Skills

• 5+ years in SRE, Systems Engineering, DevOps, or Software Development, or Platform Engineering.
• Strong background with AWS, GCP, or Azure cloud platforms.
• Intermediate-level experience with Terraform
• Solid scripting/programming experience (Go, Python, Bash, Javascript, or similar).
• Experience with container technologies (Docker, Kubernetes).
• Strong troubleshooting skills in distributed systems and production environments.
• Familiarity with monitoring and observability tools (Prometheus, Grafana, ELK/EFK, CloudWatch, etc.).

Nice-to-Have Skills

• Experience working in Agile environments
• Experience with working in highly-regulated environments
• Experience with tools like Consul or Vault for service discovery/secrets management.
• Background supporting multiple cloud environments & regions

What You'll Get

SDS, Inc. provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.

• Competitive base salary
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance coverage
• Optional life and disability insurance provided
• 401(k) with a company match and optional profit sharing
• Paid vacation time
• Paid Bench time
• Training allowance offering
• You'll be eligible to earn referral bonuses!