DevOps Engineer - US Remote Opportunity Available

We are  looking for a skilled DevOps Engineer to join our dynamic team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in software engineering and be passionate about improving and automating development, testing, and deployment processes. As a DevOps Engineer, you will work closely with our development, QA, and IT teams to enhance our infrastructure, implement CI/CD pipelines, and ensure the reliability and scalability of our systems.

Success in this role requires an innovative mind, a proven track record in DevOps, and a passion for creating market-leading solutions through agile methodologies.  This position reports to a Director of Software Engineering.

• Design, implement, and manage CI/CD pipelines to automate the software development lifecycle.
• Collaborate with development and QA teams to optimize and enhance integration and deployment processes.
• Identify manual processes in the DevOps workflow and implement automation solutions.
• Enhance and maintain security protocols during DevOps implementation.
• Administer code repository access for the development team.
• Maintain and monitor Dev/QA infrastructure for high availability, performance, and security.
• Implement and manage pipelines using configuration as code tools (e.g., Kotlin).
• Develop and maintain automated scripts (e.g., PowerShell) for system provisioning, configuration management, and deployment.
• Troubleshoot and resolve issues related to application development, deployment, and operations.
• Implement and maintain monitoring, logging, and alerting systems to ensure system health and performance.
• Manage Docker containers and orchestration tools such as Kubernetes.
• Maintain and optimize infrastructure components using Docker, Docker Compose, and related technologies.
• Implement and manage infrastructure as code using tools like Terraform or CloudFormation.
• Document code, processes, and procedures of the DevOps team, recommending improvements.
• Engage with business and technology colleagues to analyze specifications and decompose them into actionable tasks.
• Clearly communicate individual and team progress and challenges regularly.

• Minimum of 6+ years of overall professional development experience
• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Engineering, or a related field.
• Proven 4+ years’ experience as a DevOps Engineer or similar role with a focus on Docker and containerization technologies.
• Strong understanding of Docker containers, Docker Swarm, and Kubernetes orchestration.
• Experience with CI/CD tools such as Teamcity, GitLab SVN, Octopus, or similar.
• Proficiency in scripting and automation using PowerShell, Bash, Python, or similar languages.
• Experience with cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud.
• Familiarity with infrastructure as code tools like Terraform or CloudFormation.
• Solid understanding of Linux/Unix systems and networking fundamentals.
• Knowledge of monitoring and logging tools such as Prometheus, Grafana, ELK Stack, or similar.
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to troubleshoot complex issues.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills with cross-functional teams.
• Experience with professional software engineering best practices for the full software development life cycle, including coding standards, code reviews, source control management, build processes, testing, and operations.

Preferred Qualification,  

• Experience with microservices architecture and serverless computing.
• Familiarity with agile development methodologies.
• Knowledge of database management and optimization. (Oracle /SQL)
• Relevant certifications (e.g., Docker Certified Associate, Kubernetes Certified Administrator).
• Contributions to open-source projects related to Docker or containerization.
• Experience with java, ReactJS, .NET and .Net core Framework is preferred.

 Location

Remote  First – US only

Clearance

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