Hire a Puppet Developer

Get a pre-vetted Puppet expert for enterprise configuration management and infrastructure automation — AI-managed delivery.

Role: Puppet Developer (DevOps)

Puppet developers build and maintain enterprise configuration management systems using Puppet. Our vetted talent handles module development, Hiera data management, PuppetDB, and managing large-scale infrastructure with declarative configurations.

Skills We Vet

  • Puppet DSL & Modules: Expert
  • Hiera Data Management: Advanced
  • PuppetDB & Reporting: Advanced
  • r10k & Code Manager: Advanced

Typical Projects

  • Configuration Management: Enterprise Puppet infrastructure managing hundreds of nodes with roles, profiles, and Hiera data. (60-150 hrs)
  • Module Development: Custom Puppet modules for application-specific configuration with unit testing and documentation. (20-60 hrs)
  • Puppet Migration: Migrate from Puppet 5/6 to latest version or from Puppet to Ansible/Terraform. (40-100 hrs)

Hourly Rates

  • AI PM: $2/hr — AI agent manages the project end-to-end with automated code reviews, testing, and deployment.
  • Live PM: $3/hr — A human project manager coordinates your project with AI-augmented development workflows.
  • Live PM + Dev: $5/hr — Dedicated human PM plus senior developer oversight for mission-critical projects.

Hiring Process

  1. Submit Your Requirements: Describe your project scope, technical needs, and timeline. Our AI analyzes your requirements and identifies the ideal skill profile.
  2. AI-Matched Talent Selection: Our platform matches you with pre-vetted developers whose expertise aligns with your tech stack, industry, and project complexity.
  3. Technical Vetting & Trial: Review candidate profiles, past work, and skill assessments. Start with a small paid trial task to validate the fit before committing.
  4. Kick-off & Ongoing Delivery: Once confirmed, your developer is onboarded immediately. Track progress via real-time dashboards, milestone reviews, and daily stand-ups.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Puppet still relevant?
Yes, especially in enterprise environments managing large fleets. Puppet excels at enforcing configuration state across thousands of nodes.
Puppet vs Ansible?
Puppet uses declarative model-driven approach ideal for configuration enforcement. Ansible uses procedural playbooks better for orchestration and ad-hoc tasks.
Can they migrate from Puppet?
Yes. Our developers can migrate from Puppet to Ansible or Terraform while maintaining configuration consistency during transition.