DevOps Engineer

Overview:

StaffBuffalo is working with a growing, technology-driven law firm in the Buffalo area to hire a DevOps Engineer, offering $80,000–$110,000 annually. This is a unique opportunity to work directly alongside technical leadership, helping build and scale infrastructure that supports data-driven and AI-focused initiatives across the organization.

In this role, you will act as a key contributor and right-hand to the AI Development Lead, working across multiple active projects in a fast-moving, production-driven environment. You will help design, implement, and optimize cloud infrastructure, CI/CD pipelines, and deployment processes, while improving collaboration between technical teams and end users.

This role is ideal for someone who enjoys hands-on execution, can stay focused and productive across multiple priorities, and takes pride in consistently delivering high-quality work. If you are someone who can build, iterate, and move projects forward while communicating effectively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders, this is an opportunity to make a meaningful impact.

Responsibilities:

• Build and manage CI/CD pipelines using tools such as GitHub Actions, GitLab CI, Jenkins, or Azure DevOps
• Automate infrastructure provisioning using Infrastructure as Code tools like Terraform or CloudFormation
• Manage containerized environments using Docker and Kubernetes
• Support cloud infrastructure across Azure, AWS, or Google Cloud environments
• Collaborate with technical leadership to execute across multiple concurrent projects
• Coordinate and support sprint planning, including defining priorities and deliverables
• Participate in daily stand-ups and ongoing collaboration with developers and internal stakeholders
• Implement monitoring, logging, and observability solutions to improve system performance
• Support DevSecOps practices, system reliability, and incident response efforts

Qualifications:

• 3–7 years of experience in DevOps, Site Reliability Engineering, or related roles
• Strong experience with cloud platforms such as Azure, AWS, or Google Cloud
• Hands-on experience with CI/CD tools and pipeline automation
• Experience with containerization technologies such as Docker and Kubernetes
• Proficiency in Python or similar scripting languages
• Working knowledge of SQL (or willingness to learn quickly)
• Strong understanding of infrastructure automation and system design principles
• Excellent communication skills and ability to work in a collaborative, less structured environment
• Open to coaching, feedback, and contributing ideas to improve systems and processes

Benefits:

• Competitive salary ranging from $80,000–$110,000 based on experience
• Comprehensive health benefits including medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) with firm contribution and potential profit sharing
• Generous paid time off and paid holidays
• Short-term and long-term disability coverage
• Employee assistance program and additional insurance offerings
• Opportunity to work on innovative AI and data-driven initiatives
• Collaborative environment with strong leadership and growth potential 

The advertised pay range represents what we believe at the time of this job posting, that our client would be willing to pay for this position. Only in special circumstances, where a candidate has education, training, or experience that far exceeds the requirements for the position, would we consider paying higher than the stated range.

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