Software Engineer III - DevOps

As a Java DevOps Engineer at Zinnia, you will play a pivotal role in delivering high-quality software solutions by automating and streamlining the software development and deployment process. You will be responsible for the following key areas: **DevOps Infrastructure:** - Design, build, and maintain robust and scalable DevOps infrastructure, including CI/CD pipelines, source control systems, and deployment environments. - Automate infrastructure provisioning and configuration management using tools like Ansible, Terraform, or Puppet. - Collaborate with development teams to ensure smooth integration of DevOps practices into their workflows. **Java Development:** - Contribute to the development and maintenance of Java-based applications, following best practices and coding standards. - Work closely with development teams to understand their requirements and provide technical guidance. - Participate in code reviews and ensure code quality. **Maven:** - Utilize Maven for build automation, dependency management, and project management. - Create Maven build scripts and configurations. - Manage dependencies and resolve conflicts. **Docker and Containerization:** - Manage containerized environments using tools like Kubernetes or Docker Swarm. - Leverage Docker to containerize applications and simplify deployment. - Optimize container images for performance and security. **CI/CD Pipelines:** - Design and implement efficient CI/CD pipelines using tools like Jenkins, GitLab CI/CD, or CircleCI. - Automate testing, code quality checks, and deployment processes. - Ensure pipeline security and compliance with best practices. **AWS Services:** - Utilize AWS services effectively for infrastructure provisioning, deployment, and management. - Implement cloud-native architectures and best practices. - Optimize cloud resources for cost-efficiency and performance. **Log Aggregation:** - Analyze logs to identify and troubleshoot issues. - Implement log aggregation and analysis tools (e.g., ELK Stack, Splunk) to monitor application and infrastructure health. **Qualifications Required:** - Bachelor's/Master's degree in Computer Science, IT Engineering, or a related field. - 5+ years of experience as a DevOps engineer. - Strong programming skills in Java and at least one scripting language (e.g., Bash, Python, Groovy). - Experience with DevOps tools and practices, including CI/CD pipelines, version control systems, and infrastructure automation. - In-depth knowledge of Docker and containerization technologies. - Experience with container orchestration platforms like Kubernetes or Docker Swarm. - Familiarity with cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, GCP) and cloud-native technologies. - Good problem-solving and analytical skills. - Strong communication and collaboration skills. **Preferred Skills:** - Experience with infrastructure as code (IaC) tools like Terraform or Ansible. - Knowledge of monitoring and alerting tools (e.g., Prometheus, Grafana). - Familiarity with configuration management tools like Ansible or Puppet.,