DevOps/AWS Platform Engineer
West Des Moines, Iowa, United States of America
Contract
5 days ago
Key skills
PythonGoBashAIClaudeAWSAzureTerraformGitHub ActionsFargateIAMGitHubLoad BalancingCI/CD
About this role
Description
We are looking for a DevOps/AWS Platform Engineer to join a long-term contract engagement based in West Des Moines, Iowa. This hands-on platform engineering role focuses on modernizing cloud deployment patterns, strengthening infrastructure decisions, and accelerating delivery through AI-assisted development tools while maintaining high engineering standards. The person in this role will partner closely with DevOps peers to review automated changes critically, validate outcomes through established testing methods, and build reliable, reusable deployment capabilities across the AWS ecosystem.
Responsibilities:
Redesign container build and publication processes so application images can be delivered through Amazon ECR and GitHub package repositories in alignment with target platform needs.
Rework deployment automation to support containerized workloads on AWS Fargate, including service definitions, networking, permissions, logging, load balancing, and release verification using existing GitHub Actions workflows.
Replace Azure-based identity and access patterns with AWS-native role design and federated access models integrated with organizational authentication groups.
Transition secrets and configuration management to AWS services such as Secrets Manager and Parameter Store to support secure runtime access.
Convert Terraform configurations from Azure-focused implementations to AWS-based infrastructure modules, including updates to providers, reusable components, and remote state management.
Update GitHub Actions pipelines, runners, and reusable workflows to align with the target GitHub organization and AWS account trust relationships.
Create and refine deployment pipelines that enable reusable delivery into AWS Fargate environments for the applications and tools supported by this platform.
Adapt scripts, instructions, and developer tooling so they operate consistently inside Ubuntu-based Coder workspaces, including environment setup, credentials handling, and workflow expectations.
Use AI-assisted coding tools to speed implementation, while independently inspecting, testing, and validating every change before release.
Produce validation evidence for migrated capabilities using the existing evaluation framework and prepare concise handoff documentation for internal engineering teams.
Requirements
7+ years of experience in platform engineering, DevOps, or cloud infrastructure with strong hands-on depth in AWS services and architecture.
Solid working knowledge of AWS container platforms, including Fargate, task and service configuration, networking, IAM roles, logging, and troubleshooting deployment behavior.
Advanced Terraform experience, including provider transitions, reusable module development, and remote-state configuration.
Practical CI/CD expertise with GitHub Actions, especially reusable workflows, environment management, and deployment automation for AWS-hosted applications.
Strong scripting ability in Bash and Python for automation, tooling updates, and operational support tasks.
Experience working with containerized platforms and cloud environments such as AWS and Azure, with the ability to translate existing patterns into new target architectures.
Comfort reviewing and modifying technical repositories that include infrastructure code, automation scripts, workflow definitions, and engineering documentation.
Familiarity with AI-assisted engineering tools, including Claude or similar platforms, is highly desirable.
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We are looking for a DevOps/AWS Platform Engineer to join a long-term contract engagement based in West Des Moines, Iowa. This hands-on platform engineering role focuses on modernizing cloud deployment patterns, strengthening infrastructure decisions, and accelerating delivery through AI-assisted development tools while maintaining high engineering standards. The person in this role will partner closely with DevOps peers to review automated changes critically, validate outcomes through established testing methods, and build reliable, reusable deployment capabilities across the AWS ecosystem.
Responsibilities:
Redesign container build and publication processes so application images can be delivered through Amazon ECR and GitHub package repositories in alignment with target platform needs.
Rework deployment automation to support containerized workloads on AWS Fargate, including service definitions, networking, permissions, logging, load balancing, and release verification using existing GitHub Actions workflows.
Replace Azure-based identity and access patterns with AWS-native role design and federated access models integrated with organizational authentication groups.
Transition secrets and configuration management to AWS services such as Secrets Manager and Parameter Store to support secure runtime access.
Convert Terraform configurations from Azure-focused implementations to AWS-based infrastructure modules, including updates to providers, reusable components, and remote state management.
Update GitHub Actions pipelines, runners, and reusable workflows to align with the target GitHub organization and AWS account trust relationships.
Create and refine deployment pipelines that enable reusable delivery into AWS Fargate environments for the applications and tools supported by this platform.
Adapt scripts, instructions, and developer tooling so they operate consistently inside Ubuntu-based Coder workspaces, including environment setup, credentials handling, and workflow expectations.
Use AI-assisted coding tools to speed implementation, while independently inspecting, testing, and validating every change before release.
Produce validation evidence for migrated capabilities using the existing evaluation framework and prepare concise handoff documentation for internal engineering teams.
Requirements
7+ years of experience in platform engineering, DevOps, or cloud infrastructure with strong hands-on depth in AWS services and architecture.
Solid working knowledge of AWS container platforms, including Fargate, task and service configuration, networking, IAM roles, logging, and troubleshooting deployment behavior.
Advanced Terraform experience, including provider transitions, reusable module development, and remote-state configuration.
Practical CI/CD expertise with GitHub Actions, especially reusable workflows, environment management, and deployment automation for AWS-hosted applications.
Strong scripting ability in Bash and Python for automation, tooling updates, and operational support tasks.
Experience working with containerized platforms and cloud environments such as AWS and Azure, with the ability to translate existing patterns into new target architectures.
Comfort reviewing and modifying technical repositories that include infrastructure code, automation scripts, workflow definitions, and engineering documentation.
Familiarity with AI-assisted engineering tools, including Claude or similar platforms, is highly desirable.
Technology Doesn't Change the World, People Do.
Robert Half is the world's first and largest specialized talent solutions firm that connects highly qualified job seekers to opportunities at great companies. We offer contract, temporary and permanent placement solutions for finance and accounting, technology, marketing and creative, legal, and administrative and customer support roles.
Robert Half works to put you in the best position to succeed. We provide access to top jobs, competitive compensation and benefits, and free online training. Stay on top of every opportunity - whenever you choose - even on the go. Download the Robert Half app and get 1-tap apply, notifications of AI-matched jobs, and much more.
All applicants applying for U.S. job openings must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Benefits are available to contract/temporary professionals, including medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance. Hired contract/temporary professionals are also eligible to enroll in our company 401(k) plan. Visit roberthalf.gobenefits.net for more information.
2025 Robert Half. An Equal Opportunity Employer. M/F/Disability/Veterans. By clicking "Apply Now," you're agreeing to Robert Half's Terms of Use and Privacy Notice.