DevOps Engineer

Key Responsibilities Infrastructure as Code (IaC) • Design, implement, and manage infrastructure as code using Terraform, CloudFormation, or equivalent tools. • Automate provisioning and scaling of cloud resources (AWS, Azure, or GCP). • Maintain modular, reusable, and version-controlled infrastructure configurations. • Ensure cost optimization, scalability, and environment parity across staging and production. Continuous Integration & Continuous Deployment (CI/CD) • Develop, manage, and optimize CI/CD pipelines using Jenkins, GitLab CI, GitHub Actions, or CircleCI. • Enable automated testing, build, and deployment workflows across microservices and APIs. • Collaborate with developers to integrate automated quality gates and rollback strategies. • Implement progressive delivery models (blue-green, canary, or feature flag deployments). Configuration & Automation • Utilize Ansible, Puppet, or Chef for configuration management and system automation. • Manage infrastructure consistency and minimize manual intervention through policy-as-code principles. • Implement automated patch management, backup, and disaster recovery workflows. Containerization & Orchestration • Design and maintain containerized environments using Docker and Kubernetes. • Manage Kubernetes clusters, Helm charts, and service mesh configurations (e.g., Istio, Linkerd). • Optimize container performance and resource utilization for microservices. Monitoring, Logging & Performance • Implement robust monitoring and alerting systems (Prometheus, Grafana, ELK/EFK, CloudWatch, Datadog). • Ensure real-time visibility into application and infrastructure performance. • Establish SLA/SLO/SLI metrics for system reliability and scalability. • Conduct root cause analysis and implement preventive actions. Security & Compliance • Enforce DevSecOps practices by integrating security scanning into CI/CD workflows. • Manage secrets and credentials using tools like Vault, AWS Secrets Manager, or SOPS. • Ensure compliance with ISO 27001, SOC 2, or relevant security frameworks. • Collaborate with cybersecurity teams on audits, access controls, and vulnerability management. Collaboration & Culture • Partner with developers, QA, and IT operations to foster a collaborative DevOps culture. • Advocate for automation, observability, and continuous improvement. • Provide mentorship to junior engineers and contribute to documentation and knowledge sharing.
Qualifications Education: • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or equivalent experience. • Relevant certifications (e.g., AWS Certified DevOps Engineer, CKA, Terraform Associate) are a plus. Experience: • +3 years of experience in DevOps or Cloud Engineering, ideally in large-scale production environments. • Proven success in building and maintaining CI/CD pipelines and automating infrastructure. Technical Skills: • Proficiency in scripting languages: Python, Bash, or PowerShell. • Strong expertise in Linux administration and network fundamentals. • Deep understanding of Git workflows and version control strategies (GitFlow, trunk-based). • Hands-on experience with containers (Docker) and orchestration (Kubernetes). • Familiarity with infrastructure monitoring tools and incident management workflows. • Understanding of microservice architecture, RESTful APIs, and load balancing. Soft Skills: • Excellent analytical and troubleshooting abilities. • Strong communication and collaboration skills. • Ability to work autonomously in a fast-paced, agile environment. • Commitment to continuous learning and staying updated with emerging DevOps trends.