Senior DevOps Engineer

Job Description:

• Design, implement, and maintain infrastructure as code (IaC) solutions using tools like Terraform, Ansible, or CloudFormation to automate the provisioning of cloud resources. 
• Collaborate with software development teams to integrate GitOps practices, enabling continuous delivery and deployment of applications and infrastructure. 
• Deploy, configure, and manage Kubernetes clusters and related technologies for container orchestration and microservices architectures. 
• Ensure high availability, scalability, and performance of production systems by implementing and maintaining robust monitoring, logging, and alerting solutions. 
• Collaborate with development teams to optimize application performance, troubleshoot issues, and implement efficient CI/CD pipelines. 
• Implement and manage infrastructure and application security measures, including access controls, encryption, and vulnerability scanning. 
• Work closely with cross-functional teams, including developers, QA engineers, and system administrators, to improve operational processes and promote a culture of automation and DevOps. 
• Continuously evaluate and recommend cloud-native tools and technologies to enhance system reliability, scalability, and cost optimization. 
• Conduct performance analysis, capacity planning, and system tuning to ensure optimal resource utilization and system efficiency. 
• Participate in incident response and resolution activities, identifying root causes and implementing preventive measures. 
• Document infrastructure configurations, deployment processes, and operational procedures to ensure knowledge sharing and maintain system documentation. 

Job Requirements:

• Bachelor's in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field. 

• Proven experience (5+ years) as a DevOps Engineer. 

• Strong knowledge and hands-on experience with GitOps practices, including Git, GitLab, or GitHub, for continuous delivery and deployment. 

• Proficiency in infrastructure as code (IaC) tools such as Terraform, Ansible, or CloudFormation for automating infrastructure provisioning. 

• Solid understanding of Kubernetes and containerization technologies, with experience deploying and managing Kubernetes clusters. 

• Familiarity with cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or GCP, and their native services for infrastructure provisioning, management, and monitoring. 

• Experience in setting up and managing CI/CD pipelines using tools like Jenkins, GitLab CI/CD, or CircleCI.  

• Strong scripting and automation skills using languages like Bash, Python, or PowerShell. 

• Knowledge of infrastructure and application security practices, including access controls, encryption, and vulnerability management. 

• Excellent problem-solving and troubleshooting skills, with a keen attention to detail. 

• Strong collaboration and communication skills to work effectively with cross-functional teams. 

• Experience with Agile methodologies and familiarity with DevOps principles and practices. 

• Relevant certifications, such as Certified Kubernetes Administrator (CKA) or AWS Certified DevOps Engineer, are desirable.