Description
Details of Senior DevOps Engineer : We are seeking a skilled and motivated DevOps Engineer to join our growing engineering team. In this role, you will drive the development and optimization of our CI/CD pipelines, cloud infrastructure, and deployment workflows. Your work will play a vital role in enhancing system reliability, scalability, and performance while supporting a seamless collaboration between our development and operations teams. This is a high-impact role offering the opportunity to work on cutting-edge tools and practices, and contribute to the technical foundation of a fast-scaling tech platform.
Key Responsibilities
- Design, implement, and maintain CI/CD pipelines using GitLab to automate deployment processes.
- Develop and manage infrastructure as code (IaC) using Terraform for scalable and reliable cloud infrastructure.
- Apply GitOps principles using ArgoCD for declarative Kubernetes configuration and application delivery.
- Manage and monitor cloud infrastructure (AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud) to ensure high availability and security.
- Implement robust monitoring, logging, and alerting systems to detect and respond to performance issues.
- Collaborate with engineering teams to improve application reliability, scalability, and performance.
- Identify and adopt emerging tools and best practices to enhance DevOps efficiency and workflows.
- Participate in incident response and troubleshoot production issues to ensure minimal downtime.
- Support cross-functional teams with DevOps-related technical guidance and enablement.
- Document infrastructure architecture, processes, and configurations for transparency and maintainability.
- Ensure compliance with internal security policies and industry-standard regulations.
Skills
- 5 to 8 years of experience as a DevOps Engineer or in a related role.
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field.
- Proficient in scripting languages like Python, Shell, or Ruby.
- Strong experience with GitLab CI/CD or similar continuous integration tools.
- In-depth knowledge of Terraform and infrastructure as code practices.
- Practical experience with GitOps workflows and tools such as ArgoCD.
- Hands-on expertise in containerization and orchestration using Docker and Kubernetes.
- Familiarity with major cloud providers such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud.
- Strong problem-solving and debugging skills.
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills in a cross-functional team setup.
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, agile environment.
Preferred Qualifications
- Certifications such as AWS Certified DevOps Engineer or Certified Kubernetes Administrator (CKA).
- Exposure to micro services architecture and distributed systems.
- Working knowledge of security best practices and tools.
- Familiarity with Agile development methodologies.
Key Competencies
- A strong sense of ownership and accountability.
- Analytical thinking with a continuous improvement mindset.
- Comfort working with complex infrastructure and rapid deployment cycles.
- Team player with a proactive and solution-oriented attitude.
What We Offer
- A dynamic, fast-paced work environment with real impact on products used by millions.
- Ownership of projects and the freedom to innovate and take initiative.
- A collaborative culture that encourages learning, knowledge sharing, and creativity.
- Exposure to the latest tools, technologies, and industry best practices.
- Clear paths for career growth and personal development.
- Employee Stock Options (ESOPs) as part of long-term rewards.
(ref:hirist.tech)
