DevOps Engineer

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About The Position

The Development and Operations Engineer (DevOps) will be responsible for providing expert-level knowledge and support for SaaS infrastructure and cloud platforms, with a focus on AWS, Azure DevOps, Jenkins, Kuberenetes, IaC, CaC and general infrastructure and systems, such as load balancers, proxies, DNS, networking, hybrid, and storage. The DevOps Engineer will play a crucial role in designing, implementing, and maintaining SaaS infrastructure / cloud platforms while ensuring high availability, security, and performance.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in software design, information technology or related field
• Extensive experience as cloud-platform administrator or engineer, with a focus on AWS, Azure, GCP and general infrastructure such as load balancers, proxies, DNS, networking, hybrid and storage
• Extensive experience as a Linux Administrator or Engineer, with a focus on Ansible, Terraform, Ubuntu, Red Hat Enterprise Linux, VMware, and Packer.
• Strong knowledge of cloud-platform and/or Linux operating systems, including system administration, troubleshooting, performance tuning, and security.
• Proficiency in automation and configuration management tools such as Ansible, Terraform, and Packer.
• Solid understanding of virtualization technologies, particularly VMware vSphere, ESXi, and vCenter Server.
• Experience in designing and implementing Linux-based infrastructure solutions, considering scalability, reliability, and performance.
• Knowledge of scripting languages like Java, Javascript, C, C++, PHP, Linux shell, Bash, Python, or Perl for automation and scripting tasks.
• Familiarity with cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, GCP) and containerization technologies (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes) is a plus.
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to analyze and resolve complex technical issues.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively in a team environment.

Nice To Haves

• Relevant certifications such as AWS Certified DevOps Engineer, RHCE, VCP, LPIC, or HashiCorp Certified: Terraform Associate are highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement SaaS/cloud-based infrastructure solutions, ensuring scalability, reliability, and optimal performance.
• Develop and maintain architecture blueprints, documentation, and standard operating procedures for Linux and/or SaaS systems.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define system requirements and ensure seamless integration with other technologies.
• Provide expert-level support for SaaS systems, including troubleshooting complex issues, performance optimization, and system tuning.
• Monitor system performance, identify bottlenecks, and recommend appropriate solutions.
• Implement security best practices, including user management, access control, and system hardening.
• Ensure timely patching and updates of SaaS systems, following established change management processes.
• Utilize various tools, such as Data Dog, Gitlab, Jira, etc., to automate deployment, configuration, and management of SaaS infrastructure.
• Develop and maintain various playbooks, templates, and configurations for provisioning and managing resources.
• Continuously improve automation workflows to streamline processes and increase efficiency.
• Manage VMware-based virtualized environments, including vSphere, ESXi, and vCenter Server.
• Provision and maintain virtual machines, templates, and snapshots.
• Monitor virtual infrastructure performance and troubleshoot issues related to virtualization.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to provide guidance and expertise on Linux-related matters.
• Share knowledge and mentor junior team members, promoting professional growth and development.
• Stay up to date with the latest trends and advancements in Linux technologies, attending conferences and training sessions as needed.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior