Job Summary
We are seeking a highly skilled DevOps Engineer with extensive experience in Kubernetes, microservices, and deployment automation. The ideal candidate will have demonstrated experience building out and supporting a scalable and resilient Kubernetes environment in both on-premises and cloud environments that supports mission critical business applications.
Job Requirements
Quickly familiarize yourself with the technical architecture of IT's shared developer platform
Partner with the platform engineering team SMEs on Kubernetes cluster upgrades, patching, and incident resolution
Develop and refactor Ansible playbooks that automate our platform day 2 support operations
Review and optimize shared CI/CD pipeline scripts to reduce latency and improve overall efficiency
Implement and maintain security best practices across all deployments.
Stay current with industry trends and best practices to continually improve our infrastructure.
Document processes, configurations, and procedures to maintain knowledge sharing within the team.
Required Skills
Bachelor's degree in computer science, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
5+ years of experience in DevOps or a related field.
Proven experience with Kubernetes, including cluster setup, management, and troubleshooting.
Strong AWS experience, especially with EKS.
Hands-on experience with Rancher for Kubernetes cluster management.
Proficiency in at least one major programming language (Python, Java, Go, etc.).
Experience with Azure DevOps or similar CI/CD platforms.
Knowledge of containerization technologies such as Docker.
Familiarity with infrastructure as code tools like Terraform, Ansible, or similar.
Strong understanding of network concepts and security best practices.
Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
Strong communication and collaboration skills.
Preferred Skills
Certification in AWS or Kubernetes.
Experience with monitoring and logging tools like Prometheus, Grafana, Splunk, Instana, or Dynatrace.
Experience with database management and optimization, especially MongoDB
Experience working with NetApp solutions including ONTAP and Trident.
Previous experience in a fast-paced, agile development environment.
Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.