Principal DevOps Engineer

Mirantis

About The Position

We are looking for an experienced Principal DevOps Engineer to lead the design, implementation, and optimization of customer infrastructure and CI/CD pipelines. In this role, you will collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure robust system performance, scalability, and security. You will also mentor junior team members, drive automation initiatives, and contribute to strategic decisions regarding infrastructure and deployment processes. This position is ideal for a seasoned professional with a strong background in cloud technologies, containers, scripting, and DevOps best practices.

Requirements

Proven experience in DevOps engineering
Solid IT automation experience
Solid knowledge of Linux OS, storage and networking
Background in microservices architecture and distributed systems
Solid knowledge in Kubernetes and related tools
Practical experience in application containerization: Docker, Helm
Solid practical experience in Bash/Groovy/Python/Go programming (at least one language)
Excellent English language skills - written and oral
Excellent customer-facing communication skills
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Willingness and ability to travel as needed for business requirements and onsite project delivery
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field
At least 5 years of DevOps experience or in similar role

Nice To Haves

Experience in AI/ML models lifecycle, including development, deployment, monitoring, and maintenance
Proficiency in Openstack and related software

Responsibilities

Design and deploy customer infrastructure on different cloud providers and bare metal environments
Design and manage Kubernetes clusters for applications with microservices architecture
Develop and optimize CI/CD pipelines for seamless software delivery
Design and monitor and operate development/staging/production environments
Facilitate knowledge transfer to the customers during deployment projects
Work with geographically distributed international teams on technical challenges and process improvements
Mentor and help grow other DevOps Engineers
Contribute to Mirantis deployment knowledge base
Continuously improve tooling and technologies

Benefits

Work in a global, collaborative, remote-first culture that rewards initiative and execution.
Play a pivotal role in shaping the next era of cloud and AI modernisation.
Manage high-impact enterprise accounts with immediate opportunity for growth.
Work with exceptionally passionate, talented and engaging colleagues, helping Fortune 500 and Global 2000 customers implement next-generation cloud technologies.
Be a part of cutting-edge, open-source innovation.
Thrive in the high-energy environment of a young company where openness, collaboration, risk-taking, and continuous growth are valued.
Professional development and training.
Attend conferences and working groups.
Customized workstation (macOS, Windows).
Professional development and training.
Competitive compensation, performance incentives, and opportunities for advancement.