Manage and optimize cloud infrastructure, CI/CD pipelines, infrastructure-as-code automation, containerized deployments, monitoring, observability, and security controls. The role supports scalable and reliable platforms across AWS, GCP, or Azure using tools such as Terraform, Docker, Kubernetes, and scripting languages.
We are seeking a skilled DevOps Engineer to manage, automate, and optimize our cloud infrastructure and deployment pipelines. In this role, you will bridge the gap between software development and operations, ensuring our platform is reliable, secure, and built to scale smoothly as our product and user base grow.
Responsibilities
- CI/CD Pipeline Automation: Design, build, and maintain continuous integration and continuous deployment (CI/CD) pipelines to automate application releases and infrastructure updates.
- Infrastructure as Code (IaC): Provision and manage cloud infrastructure using modern IaC tools (e.g., Terraform, CloudFormation, Ansible).
- Cloud & Server Management: Architect, monitor, and support scalable cloud infrastructure on AWS, GCP, or Azure.
- Containerization & Orchestration: Manage containerized environments using Docker and Kubernetes to ensure efficient deployment and scaling.
- System Monitoring & Observability: Implement monitoring, logging, and alerting systems (e.g., Datadog, Prometheus, Grafana, ELK stack) to proactively maintain high system uptime and performance.
- Security & Compliance: Enforce security best practices, access controls, vulnerability scanning, and data protection across all environments.
Skills and Qualifications
- Experience: 3+ years of hands-on experience in a DevOps, Site Reliability (SRE), or Cloud Infrastructure role.
- Cloud Platforms: Strong technical expertise with AWS, GCP, or Azure cloud services.
- IaC & Automation: Demonstrated experience with Terraform, Ansible, or Puppet.
- Containers: Deep familiarity with Docker and Kubernetes orchestration.
- Scripting: Proficient in scripting languages such as Python, Bash, or Go for automation tasks.
- Networking & Security: Solid understanding of network fundamentals (VPCs, DNS, Firewalls, Load Balancing, VPNs) and cloud security best practices.
- CI/CD Tools: Hands-on experience with tools like GitHub Actions, GitLab CI, Jenkins, or CircleCI.
Benefits
- Competitive compensation package
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Flexible work location options (Remote/Hybrid/Onsite)
- Unlimited / Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) and paid holidays
- 401(k) retirement plan with company match
- Learning and professional development budget
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