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DevOps Engineer

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American Express — Lawton, OK
Contract Mid-Level $73,000 - $96,000 Posted 2026-10-16 Closes 2026-12-03
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The opportunity

Ready to work on real distributed systems? American Express is adding a DevOps Engineer skilled in Jenkins to the technology team. We're hiring a mid-level DevOps Engineer to join American Express on a contract basis, with $73,000 - $96,000 on offer and genuine room to advance.

Key Responsibilities

  • Translate GitHub Actions metrics into the one chart American Express leadership checks each morning
  • Review pull requests and uphold engineering standards across the technology team
  • Trace a technology number back through Leadership services until it finally adds up
  • Investigate, diagnose, and fix bugs reported by users and monitoring tools
  • Harden American Express's Written Communication auth so the OK audit comes back clean
  • Ensure code quality through automated linting, testing, and static analysis
  • Translate fuzzy product wishes from American Express stakeholders into shippable Linux Administration services
  • Pair with cross-functional partners to scope and deliver contract projects

What You'll Bring

  • Confident communicator across email, calls, and in-person meetings
  • Practical Grafana skills sharpened in a contract setting
  • Detail-oriented approach with a commitment to accuracy
  • Self-motivated and able to work independently with minimal oversight
  • A communication style that translates jargon back into plain English
  • A learner's pace that keeps up with shifting requirements
  • Demonstrated knack for making the agile feel manageable

What sets American Express apart is a growth-minded team in Lawton that treats every customer like a partner. Our OK team treats transparency as a feature, sharing the messy middle, not just the wins.

We'll invest in you with $73,000 - $96,000, full benefits, and a roadmap that turns this job into a long-term career.

The American Express hiring team is moving on qualified applicants without delay.

We welcome applications from driven professionals ready to make an impact.

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What we're looking for

  • GitHub Actions
  • Grafana
  • Jenkins
  • Linux Administration
  • Istio
  • Written Communication
  • Leadership
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What you'll get

  • Referral Bonuses
  • On-site childcare
  • Vision insurance
  • Recreation Area
  • Annual bonus program
  • Asynchronous work culture
  • Personal Shopping
  • Partner Discounts
  • Family Leave
  • Travel Allowance
  • Wellness Programs
  • Auto and home insurance discounts
  • Hackathons and innovation time
  • Annual learning stipend
  • Parental leave

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