Devops Engineer

About the Opportunity

Join Align Technology as a Senior DevOps Engineer, where you will play a crucial role in delivering world-class infrastructure that powers our API management platforms. This position requires strong technical expertise, hands-on experience with AWS and Apigee Hybrid deployments, and the ability to manage and automate critical systems that support hundreds of internal users.

Key Responsibilities

• Own deployment and maintenance of Apigee Hybrid in AWS China, ensuring zero-downtime upgrades and platform reliability.
• Provide on-call support for Apigee-related incidents and ensure system health monitoring and visibility.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to enable a self-service API Gateway configuration model.
• Ensure all infrastructure-related processes are automated, documented, source-controlled, and cross-trained within the team.
• Contribute to the management of Apigee X Global SaaS API Gateway configurations and customizations.
• Develop and maintain infrastructure-as-code solutions using Terraform, Ansible, or CloudFormation.
• Work with CI/CD tools to streamline and secure application deployments and infrastructure updates.
• Partner with global cross-functional teams to resolve complex integration and platform issues.

Technology Stack

• Cloud Providers: AWS (EKS-managed), GCP (Apigee X SaaS)
• Containerization: Docker, Kubernetes (K8s)
• Languages: Python, Bash, Java, JavaScript, Ruby
• Monitoring Tools: Splunk, SignalFX
• DevOps Tools: Jira, Bitbucket, Bamboo, Terraform, IntelliJ
• Operating Systems: Linux (Servers), macOS (Workstations)

Required Skills & Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field; or equivalent practical experience.
• 7+ years of DevOps experience, with 5+ years of hands-on experience working with AWS.
• 3+ years of leadership or ownership of DevOps projects including platform migrations, upgrades, and automations.
• Strong expertise in Kubernetes orchestration tools and containerization (Docker).
• Practical experience with IaC tools like Terraform, Ansible, or CloudFormation.
• In-depth knowledge of CI/CD pipelines, version control (Git), and deployment best practices.
• Proficient in at least one programming language (Python preferred).
• Familiar with troubleshooting and maintaining third-party applications deployed in the cloud, including databases.
• Excellent communication, documentation, and cross-functional collaboration skills.
• Ability to manage complex projects in high-pressure, fast-paced environments with a results-driven attitude.

Preferred Attributes

• Experience working with Apigee Hybrid and Apigee X SaaS Gateway.
• Prior experience in support rotations, incident response, and high-availability systems.
• Familiarity with Agile development methodologies.
• Strong initiative, flexibility to adapt to changing requirements, and a proactive mindset.