DevOps Engineer

LifeMD•New York, NY

19h

About The Position

LifeMD is seeking a highly motivated and experienced DevOps Engineer to join our dynamic Technology team. This individual will serve as a critical link between software development and IT operations, playing a pivotal role in designing, implementing, and maintaining automated processes for software delivery, infrastructure management, and system monitoring. The primary objective is to accelerate our release cycles, enhance system stability, and improve overall operational efficiency across our diverse cloud infrastructure, all while strictly adhering to stringent healthcare industry compliance standards, including HIPAA and SOX.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related technical field, or equivalent work experience
3+ years of progressive experience as a DevOps Engineer, Site Reliability Engineer (SRE), or similar role in a cloud-native environment
Expert-level proficiency in AWS services (EC2, S3, RDS, VPC, Lambda, IAM, CloudWatch, etc.). Solid understanding and working knowledge of GCP, Digital Ocean, and Azure concepts and services
Expertise in Terraform for multi-cloud infrastructure provisioning and management, including experience with state management, modules, and workspaces
Highly skilled in using Git and GitHub for source code management, branching strategies, and pull request workflows
Hands-on experience with implementing and managing monitoring and logging solutions (e.g., AWS CloudWatch, Datadog, ELK stack)
Solid understanding of cloud networking concepts, including VPCs, subnets, routing tables, load balancers, DNS, and VPNs
Strong understanding of cloud security best practices, identity and access management (IAM), security groups, network ACLs, and data protection principles
Working knowledge of database concepts and experience with various database types (e.g., MongoDB, PostgreSQL, MySQL)
Strong understanding and implementation of Ansible for cloud workload automations
Hands-on experience with Linux (Ubuntu) and update/patching mechanisms

Nice To Haves

Experience in the healthcare industry or a highly regulated environment, with a demonstrable understanding of compliance requirements (e.g., HIPAA, SOC2)
Relevant cloud certifications (e.g., AWS Certified DevOps Engineer - Professional, AWS Certified Solutions Architect - Associate/Professional)
In-depth experience with GitHub Actions for designing, implementing, and maintaining automated build, test, and deployment pipelines. Familiarity with other CI/CD tools
Strong proficiency in Python and Bash scripting for automation, system administration, and tool development.
Knowledge of Node.js or PHP
Experience with Docker for containerizing applications. Familiarity with container orchestration platforms (e.g., Kubernetes, AWS ECS)
Exceptional problem-solving and analytical skills with a proactive approach to identifying and resolving complex technical issues
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, capable of effectively collaborating with diverse cross-functional teams (developers, QA, product, security)
Strong sense of ownership, accountability, and ability to work independently while also being a strong team player
A continuous learning mindset, staying updated with emerging technologies, industry trends, and best practices in the DevOps space
Meticulous attention to detail and strong documentation skills

Responsibilities

Design, implement, and manage scalable, secure, and cost-effective cloud infrastructure primarily on AWS using Terraform
Develop and version control Terraform modules for automated provisioning, updating, and de-provisioning of cloud resources (e.g., EC2, S3, RDS, VPC, Lambda in AWS)
Design, build, and optimize automated CI/CD pipelines using GitHub Actions for various applications and microservices
Integrate automated testing, static code analysis, security scanning, and deployment steps into CI/CD workflows for high quality and secure releases
Implement, configure, and maintain comprehensive monitoring, logging, and alerting solutions (e.g., AWS CloudWatch, Datadog) for all environments
Develop custom dashboards, metrics, and alerts for real-time visibility into system health, performance, and security events
Proactively analyze logs and metrics to identify potential bottlenecks and issues
Participate in on-call rotations to swiftly respond to and resolve critical incidents, ensuring high service availability
Automate repetitive operational tasks, system configurations, and deployment processes using Python and Bash to enhance efficiency