Devops Engineer

We are seeking a talented and experienced Senior Software Engineer to join our Cloud Engineering team. You will play a crucial role in implementing and supporting cloud infrastructure solutions that support our business objectives.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain infrastructure-as-code solutions using tools like Terraform, Kubernetes, Helm, Docker, Gitlab CI/CD and GitOps.
• Implement monitoring, logging, and alerting solutions using tools like Datadog.
• Automate operational tasks and create self-service tooling to enable developer productivity.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand requirements and ensure successful on-boarding of new teams to use Cloud Engineering solutions.
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex issues across our cloud infrastructure.
• Contribute to the establishment of SRE practices and help define metrics for success.

Required Skills

• Solid experience building and managing AWS EKS.
• Proficient in infrastructure-as-code tools like Terraform.
• Strong knowledge of containerization technologies like Kubernetes and Docker.
• Experienced with CI/CD pipelines, preferably GitLab.
• Familiarity with monitoring and logging tools like Datadog.
• Scripting skills in Bash, Python, or other scripting languages.
• Understanding of software development methodologies and Agile practices.
• Experience with issue tracking tools like Jira.
• Experience with AWS Serverless technologies, including Lambda.
• Proficiency with ArgoCD for continuous delivery.
• Knowledge of API Gateway for managing APIs.

Desired Skills

• Knowledge of networking, load balancing, and security best practices.
• Experience with .NET, TypeScript, Python, or other programming languages.
• Familiarity with Microsoft SQL Server.
• Ability to understand and drive SRE requirements and define success metrics.
• Experience building and managing AWS Lambda applications.
• Key Attributes and Competencies
• You will need to work effectively across teams and departments.

You will closely partner with:

• Developer Experience Team: Engage with the DevX team to understand developer needs and ensure cloud engineering solutions enable a seamless self-service experience.
• Application Development Teams: Coordinate with developers to understand application requirements and provide guidance on leveraging cloud infrastructure effectively.
• Security Team: Collaborate with security experts to ensure cloud solutions adhere to security best practices and compliance standards.
• Infrastructure Teams: Work with other infrastructure teams to align on networking, load balancing, and other infrastructure components.
• Product and Business Teams: Gather requirements from product and business stakeholders to align cloud infrastructure with strategic goals.
• Troubleshooting Skills: As we develop and implement new cloud engineering solutions, we will undoubtedly encounter complex issues and challenges.

You must be able to quickly:

• Gather relevant information and collectively troubleshoot issues.
• Diagnose and isolate the root cause of problems across distributed systems and infrastructure components.
• Monitor data, logs, and other diagnostic tools to uncover issues efficiently.
• Problem-solve methodically and resolve intricate technical problems.
• Document and share troubleshooting steps, findings, and resolutions for knowledge-sharing and continuous improvement.
• Remain calm under pressure and maintain a solutions-focused mindset when tackling critical issues.