DevOps Engineer (Client)

Job Description

We are seeking a seasoned DevOps Engineer with a strong track record in building and scaling services within a cloud environment. If you are passionate about operational excellence, automation, and driving continuous improvement, we want you to join our dynamic team.

Job Responsibilities:

• Operational Best Practices: Design, implement, and maintain operational best practices for tools and automation development. This includes version control, branching, merging patterns, and adherence to DevOps principles, leveraging Infrastructure as Code (IaC) technologies like Terraform.
• CI/CD Standards: Lead the development and advocacy of CI/CD best practices, standards, and processes using tools such as Jenkins, Bitbucket Pipelines, AWS CodeBuild, and others.
• Support and Maintenance: Provide ongoing support to our development teams by maintaining and upgrading the existing configuration management environment.
• Tool Development: Build and deploy tools to enhance the deployment framework required for our Enterprise platform, ensuring solutions align with departmental goals and SLAs for availability, scalability, and resiliency.
• Zero Downtime Strategies: Develop and implement strategies for zero downtime deployments and patching, ensuring minimal disruption to services.
• Process Improvement: Collaborate with stakeholders to identify bottlenecks and optimize deployment and build processes.
• Automation and Troubleshooting: Actively contribute to problem management by automating repetitive tasks and troubleshooting issues to prevent reoccurrence.
• Security and Compliance: Ensure all solutions are compliant with security and regulatory standards, including AD, IAM, and cloud compliance/auditing/monitoring tools.
• Continuous Testing: Promote and implement continuous testing practices within the DevOps lifecycle.

Requirements

• Cloud Expertise: 5+ years of experience with cloud platforms, specifically AWS or GCP.
• Version Control: 5+ years of experience with Git and other revision control systems.
• Agile Methodologies: Proven experience working within Agile teams and project environments.
• Scripting Proficiency: Advanced scripting skills in at least one of the following languages: Perl, Python, Java, Node.js.
• CI/CD Tools: Hands-on experience with Jenkins, Bitbucket Pipelines, AWS CodeBuild, or similar CI/CD tools.
• Infrastructure as Code: Proficiency in cloud automation using Terraform, CloudFormation, or similar tools.
• Cloud Platforms: Extensive experience delivering and managing solutions on AWS, with additional experience in Azure and/or GCP, is a plus.
• Problem Resolution: Ability to handle multiple projects in a fast-paced environment, serving as an escalation point for resolving blocking issues, dependencies, and risks.
• Certification: AWS/GCP Professional Cloud DevOps Engineer or Architect certification is highly desirable.

Soft Skills:

• Communication: Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to convey complex information clearly to diverse audiences.

System Requirements

• At least 15mbps for the main internet and at least 10mbps for backup
• A desktop or laptop that has an i5 processor with at least 8 GB RAM and an i3 processor for backup
• Note: Back-ups should still be able to function when there is a power interruption
• A webcam
• Noise-canceling USB Headset
• Quiet, Dedicated Home Office
• Smartphone

Benefits

• Join Our Dynamic Team: Experience our fun, inclusive, innovative culture that values your unique contributions and supports your professional growth.
• Embrace the Opportunities: Seize daily chances to learn, innovate, and excel. Make a real impact in your field.
• Limitless Career Growth: Unlock a world of possibilities and resources to propel your career forward.
• Fast-Paced Thrills: Thrive in a high-energy, engaging atmosphere. Embrace challenges and reap stimulating rewards.
• Flexibility, Your Way: Embrace the freedom to work from home or any location of your choice. Create your ideal work environment.
• Work-Life Balance at Its Best: Say goodbye to stressful commutes and hello to quality time with loved ones. Achieve a healthy work-life integration to perform at your best.