Senior DevOps Engineer

Desired Skills and Experience:

We are seeking a candidate with a strong foundation and deep expertise in key technologies crucial to our operations. The ideal candidate should possess:

• Programming Skills: Strong programming skills in languages such as Python or C#, with the ability to write clean, maintainable, and efficient code. Experience in developing applications or scripting for automation in these languages is highly desired.
• Advanced Knowledge of AWS: Proficiency in Amazon Web Services (AWS) is paramount. Experience with AWS tools and services is essential for building, deploying, and managing scalable, high-availability systems.
• Proficiency in Kubernetes: A thorough understanding of Kubernetes, including its ecosystem tools such as Helm and Docker, is critical. Experience in orchestrating containerized applications and managing clusters is necessary.
• Expertise in Infrastructure as Code (IaC) with Terraform: Demonstrated ability in using Terraform for automating the deployment of infrastructure, ensuring efficient and consistent environment setups.
• Strong Git Skills: Proficient use of Git for version control, showcasing an ability to manage codebases, conduct merges, and handle deployments effectively.
• CI/CD tools (Git, Artifactory, Jenkins, ArgoCD, Github Actions)
• Exposure and experience with other public cloud providers such as Azure and / or Google Cloud is also highly desirable.
• Acknowledgement that a good developer experience promotes a positive customer experience

Nice to Have:

• SRE Skills with a Focus on Observability and Telemetry: Solid Site Reliability Engineering (SRE) skills, with a specific emphasis on implementing observability and telemetry. This includes expertise in monitoring system performance, setting up alerts, and creating dashboards to ensure high availability and reliability of services. Experience with tools such as Prometheus, AWS CloudWatch, or similar platforms for tracking and analyzing operational metrics is crucial. This skill set is vital for proactively identifying and addressing issues before they impact the business, ensuring the stability and performance of our data management platforms.
• Experience with NoSQL database: MongoDB, DynamoDB
• Ability to work on multiple initiatives and projects simultaneously

Day-to-Day:

We are on the lookout for a highly skilled and experienced DevOps Engineer who will play a pivotal role in bridging the gap between development and operations, ensuring smooth and efficient workflows. The successful candidate will be responsible for:

• Enabling Rapid Project Deployment: Facilitate our engineering teams in swiftly bringing new projects from conception to production, fostering a collaborative environment that balances development needs with operational requirements.
• Automating Processes: Focus on identifying, analyzing, and automating manual tasks to streamline operations and minimize errors. Leverage scripting and automation tools to enhance efficiency and reliability.
• Enhancing Deployment and Integration: Manage code merges and deployments with precision, utilizing Git. Implement CI/CD pipelines using GitHub Actions or similar tools to automate the build, test, and deployment processes, ensuring a seamless development cycle.
• Cloud Environment Optimization: Work closely with development teams to efficiently integrate new features and services into the cloud environment. Optimize cloud resource utilization to achieve cost-effectiveness without compromising on performance or reliability.
• Staying Ahead of the Curve: Keep abreast of the latest trends and advancements in cloud computing, containerization, and CI/CD practices. Evaluate and recommend new technologies and practices that can improve system scalability, reliability, and efficiency.