Senior Devops engineer

Overview

Senior DevOps Engineer

Key Responsibilities

• Infrastructure Management:
• Design, implement, and manage highly available and scalable infrastructure on cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud).
• Implement Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using tools like Terraform, CloudFormation, or similar.
• Automate the provisioning, scaling, and monitoring of systems using scripting and tools like Ansible, Chef, or Puppet.
• CI/CD Pipelines:
• Build, maintain, and optimize Continuous Integration/Continuous Deployment (CI/CD) pipelines to improve software delivery speed and reliability.
• Work closely with development teams to ensure integration and deployment processes are seamless and automated.
• Monitoring and Performance Tuning:
• Set up and maintain monitoring systems (e.g., Prometheus, Grafana, ELK stack) to track system performance, detect issues, and implement alerts.
• Troubleshoot and resolve performance and scalability issues in production environments.
• Security & Compliance:
• Implement security best practices in cloud infrastructure, networks, and CI/CD pipelines.
• Ensure systems are compliant with organizational security standards and regulations.
• Collaboration & Mentorship:
• Work closely with development teams to understand their needs and deliver effective solutions.
• Provide mentorship and guidance to junior engineers and team members.
• Contribute to the improvement of engineering processes and operational workflows.
• Incident Management & Troubleshooting:
• Take ownership of incidents and work cross-functionally to resolve production issues quickly and efficiently.
• Perform root cause analysis and implement solutions to prevent future issues.
  

Required Skills & Qualifications

• Experience:
• 5+ years of experience in DevOps or Site Reliability Engineering (SRE) roles, with a strong background in software development and operations.
• Experience with cloud platforms such as AWS, GCP, or Azure.
• Hands-on experience with Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, CloudFormation, etc.).
• Proficiency with CI/CD tools like Jenkins, GitLab CI, CircleCI, or similar.
• Strong scripting skills in Python, Shell, or similar languages.
• Knowledge:
• In-depth understanding of containerization technologies like Docker and orchestration tools like Kubernetes.
• Experience with monitoring, logging, and alerting frameworks (e.g., Prometheus, Grafana, ELK Stack, Datadog).
• Familiarity with security best practices and tools for cloud infrastructure.
• Strong understanding of version control systems (Git).
• Soft Skills:
• Strong problem-solving abilities and a proactive approach to tackling challenges.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills to work effectively with cross-functional teams.
• Ability to mentor and guide junior engineers, fostering a culture of continuous learning.
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with serverless architectures and technologies (e.g., AWS Lambda).
• Familiarity with database management, including scaling and optimizing SQL and NoSQL databases.
• Knowledge of Agile/Scrum methodologies.
• Certification in cloud platforms (e.g., AWS Certified Solutions Architect, Google Professional Cloud Architect) is a plus.