Production Operations Engineer

Ignite•Suitland-Silver Hill, MD

About The Position

Ignite IT is seeking a skilled Production Operations Engineer to join our team in supporting the development, deployment, and maintenance of web applications. The successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring high availability, scalability, and performance of our systems; monitoring and troubleshooting issues; and collaborating with cross-functional teams to identify areas for improvement.

Requirements

3+ years of experience in Production Operations Engineering or a related field
Proficiency in scripting languages such as Python, Bash, or PowerShell
Experience with cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud Platform
Familiarity with monitoring and logging tools such as Prometheus, Grafana, or ELK Stack
Strong understanding of automated monitoring and alerting tools, including Nagios, Sensu, or Datadog
Knowledge of containerization using Docker or similar technology
Ability to work independently and collaboratively as part of a team
Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail

Responsibilities

Monitor and troubleshoot production systems to ensure high availability, scalability, and performance
Collaborate with development teams to develop and maintain high-quality code, ensuring adherence to coding standards and best practices
Design and implement automated monitoring and alerting tools to detect issues before they impact users
Develop and maintain scripts to automate tasks, such as data backups, log collection, and system updates
Work with infrastructure teams to ensure seamless deployment of applications into production environments
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify areas for improvement and develop solutions to improve the overall production lifecycle
Participate in on-call rotation to provide 24/7 support for critical issues
Stay up-to-date with industry trends and emerging technologies, and recommend improvements to our production operations processes