Devops Engineer Principal

Sagent

2d•Remote

About The Position

As a Devops Engineer Principal at Sagent, you will play a pivotal role in shaping and executing our cloud strategy. We seek an exceptional individual with a passion for cloud technologies and a proven expertise in designing and implementing complex, scalable, and secure cloud solutions.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field with 6-10+ years of relevant experience OR 8-10+ years of relevant experience.
Extensive, hands-on experience with GCP, Azure, Kubernetes (EKS, AKS, GKE), Helm, and Docker containerization.
Deep understanding of DevOps and GitOps best practices, as well as modern SDLC paradigms including Agile methodologies.
Proficiency with infrastructure as code using Terraform.
Exposure to/working experience with Hashicorp Vault
Solid understanding of networking concepts and protocols.
Excellent knowledge of infrastructure automation and configuration management tools.
Outstanding oral, written, and presentation skills.
Strong leadership skills with experience in leading cross-functional teams.
Analytical mindset, using data to inform decisions.
Willingness to travel occasionally (up to 20%).

Responsibilities

Cloud Strategy Development:
Collaborate with senior leadership to develop and refine the company’s cloud strategy, ensuring alignment with business goals.
Stay abreast of emerging cloud technologies and assess their applicability and potential benefits to our organization.
Architecture Design:
Design robust, scalable, and highly available cloud architectures that meet business requirements and align with industry best practices.
Architect solutions adhering to security, compliance, and performance requirements, incorporating GCP and Azure platforms.
Technical Leadership:
Provide technical leadership and mentorship to the cloud engineering team.
Lead architecture discussions and guide development teams in implementing cloud solutions, focusing on Kubernetes and container orchestration with Helm.
Solution Implementation:
Implement cloud solutions hands-on, including infrastructure setup, configuration, and troubleshooting.
Develop, troubleshoot, and maintain CI/CD pipelines using Azure DevOps and integrate cloud components and services with cross-functional teams.
Organization and Optimization:
Continuously monitor and optimize cloud infrastructure for performance, cost, and scalability.
Recommend improvements to existing cloud-based systems for enhanced efficiency and effectiveness.
Documentation and Reporting:
Create and maintain comprehensive documentation related to cloud architecture, configurations, and processes.
Generate regular reports on system performance and usage.
Collaboration and Communication:
Effectively collaborate with internal stakeholders, vendors, and partners on cloud-related initiatives.
Communicate complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders clearly and concisely.