DevOps Engineer

Role Description:

• Design, develop, modify, test and evaluate various Kubernetes and Docker implementations that support system requirements of varying levels for technical and business application projects
• Implement automation tools and frameworks (CI/CD pipelines)
• Describe and deploy enterprise container platforms like OpenShift, Azure Kubernetes Service, Amazon Kubernetes Service, Rancher, and others
• Deliver microservices based architectures for various types of application platforms (for example: Java, .NET)
• Coach and support project team members during systems release preparation and execution
• Orchestrate deployments and improve the existing architecture utilizing various automation tools and strategies
• Collaborate with product owners and architects to define microservices strategy and implementation roadmap
• Translate business requirements into a software design for development of new or modified automated systems
• Follow and ensure adherence to technical and security standards for programming and design techniques
• Improve continuous deployment processes using Jenkins build pipelines and database migrations to strive for zero-downtime deployments
• Evangelize the concepts and implementations of Infrastructure-as-Code and DevOps amongst various organizational silos
• Be responsible for delivering new and ongoing projects, and make sure solutions are delivered on time and within budget
• Be self-motivated and work independently with minimal supervision to learn new and emerging technologies and processes
• Contribute and help with the development of new IP for the organization

Required experience:

• At least 2 years - Hands-on with Kubernetes and Docker
• At least 2 years - Hands-on development experience with Java or Python, or another programming or scripting language
• At least 2 years - Hands-on with DevOps pipeline tools like Jenkins
• At least 2 years - AWS, Azure or GCP
• At least 2 years - Terraform
• At least 2 years - Ansible
• Familiarity with Agile development
• Contributing member of DevOps projects and teams
• 2\+ years of DevOps/Infrastructure architecture experience
• Hands-on CI/CD, CM, automation, maven, Ansible, OpenShift, Jenkins, Terraform, CloudFormation, etc.
• Strong Networking knowledge
• Source Control
• Virtualization experience
• Monitoring tools
• RESTful, JSON and other APIs

Other skills and experience:

• Unix scripting experience
• SDLC or Agile/Waterfall development
• Knowledge of messaging queues and data streaming is helpful
• Strong relationship management and collaboration skills to facilitate effective working relationships with varied stakeholders and team members, including vendors
• Cloud-based solution design and engineering, AWS Stack experience, Azure stack experience
• Strong problem solving skills, with a focus on understanding overall business issues and determining innovative solutions
• Must be self-directed, highly organized and adaptable with the ability to effectively multi-task as needed
• Must be able to embrace change and be ready to disrupt to create positive change using new technologies
• Confident, proactive and self-motivated
• Be a team player
• Experience in generating and presenting written and oral communications with all levels of stakeholders from various cross-functional and support staff to senior level executives
• Good written and spoken English

Must-haves

• An ability to multitask and context-switch efficiently multiple times a day between various client projects and other role focused activities.
• An ability to socialize with clients and partners, and develop personal relationships.
• Naturally inclined to keep things in order, such as tracking tasks, organizing notes, and maintaining clear workflows.
• Understands the broader purpose of their tasks, helping prioritize the most impactful work.
• Approaches new tasks or challenges with a curious, solution-focused mindset.
• Balances short-term task completion with long-term project goals.
• Clearly articulates thoughts and needs when transitioning tasks, ensuring alignment with team members.
• An ability to present and emphasize on the business value our projects provide, in front of client executives.

Featured Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Vision insurance
• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Life insurance
• 401(k)
• Health Savings Account
• Flexible Spending Account
• Dependent Care Account
• Paid maternity leave
• Paid paternity leave