Position Overview: The DevOps Engineer is responsible for bridging the gap between software development and IT operations. This role involves implementing continuous integration and continuous deployment (CI/CD) pipelines, automating infrastructure, ensuring reliable system performance, and enhancing the overall development and deployment process.
Key Responsibilities:
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Infrastructure as Code (IaC):
- Develop and maintain infrastructure using tools like Terraform, CloudFormation, or Ansible.
- Manage cloud-based environments (AWS, Azure, GCP) and on-premises servers.
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Continuous Integration and Continuous Deployment (CI/CD):
- Design, implement, and manage CI/CD pipelines using tools like Jenkins, GitLab CI, CircleCI, or Azure DevOps.
- Automate build, test, and deployment processes to ensure fast, reliable delivery of software.
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Monitoring and Logging:
- Set up and maintain monitoring, logging, and alerting solutions using tools like Prometheus, Grafana, ELK Stack, or Datadog.
- Ensure systems are monitored for performance, reliability, and availability.
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Collaboration and Communication:
- Work closely with development teams to integrate DevOps practices and tools.
- Facilitate cross-team collaboration to improve development and deployment workflows.
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Security and Compliance:
- Implement security best practices in DevOps processes, including secret management, vulnerability scanning, and automated compliance checks.
- Collaborate with security teams to ensure the infrastructure and applications meet security standards.
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Automation and Scripting:
- Write scripts and automation tools to improve operational efficiency and reduce manual tasks (e.g., Bash, Python, or PowerShell).
- Develop automation workflows for various operational tasks.
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Configuration Management:
- Use configuration management tools (e.g., Ansible, Chef, Puppet) to manage and deploy software configurations across environments.
- Maintain and manage configuration consistency across all environments.
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System Administration:
- Perform server management, patching, and troubleshooting.
- Ensure system performance and availability, including backup and recovery planning.
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Containerization and Orchestration:
- Develop and manage containerized applications using Docker, Kubernetes, or similar technologies.
- Optimize container environments for scaling, reliability, and performance.
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Documentation:
- Maintain clear and concise documentation of system configurations, automation scripts, CI/CD pipelines, and operational procedures.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
- 3+ years of experience in DevOps, System Administration, or Software Engineering.
- Proficiency in CI/CD tools (Jenkins, GitLab CI, CircleCI, Azure DevOps, etc.).
- Strong experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) and IaC tools (Terraform, CloudFormation, Ansible).
- Solid scripting skills (Bash, Python, PowerShell).
- Experience with containerization (Docker) and orchestration (Kubernetes) tools.
- Familiarity with monitoring and logging tools (Prometheus, Grafana, ELK Stack, Datadog).
- Understanding of security best practices in DevOps environments.
- Excellent problem-solving skills and a proactive approach to identifying and resolving issues.
- Strong communication and collaboration skills.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Certifications in cloud platforms (AWS Certified DevOps Engineer, Azure DevOps Engineer, etc.).
- Experience with microservices architecture and serverless computing.
- Knowledge of networking concepts and security protocols.
- Experience with agile methodologies and tools (e.g., Jira, Confluence).
Benefits:
- Competitive salary and performance-based bonuses.
- Health, dental, and vision insurance.
- Flexible working hours and remote work options.
- Opportunities for professional development and certifications.
- Collaborative and inclusive work environment.
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