Remote DevOps Engineer

Summary

Join Amber Labs as a skilled AWS DevOps Engineer to design, deploy, and manage Kubernetes clusters, optimize infrastructure, and collaborate with teams to automate deployment processes.

Requirements

• Proven experience as a DevOps Engineer or similar role
• In-depth knowledge of Kubernetes, Terraform, and CI/CD methodologies
• Proficiency in at least one CI/CD tool, preferably GitLab CI or Concourse
• Strong understanding of the AWS stack and its associated services
• Experience automating container deployments with Helm, Docker, and Kubernetes
• Familiarity with Istio, Kibana, Grafana, Prometheus, Java, and/or NodeJS is a plus
• Excellent problem-solving and communication skills
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team-oriented environment

Responsibilities

• Design, deploy, and manage Kubernetes clusters
• Optimise and scale Kubernetes infrastructure
• Implement best practices for Kubernetes security and performance
• Develop and maintain infrastructure as code using Terraform
• Collaborate with development and operations teams to automate and streamline the deployment, monitoring, and management processes
• Implement and maintain CI/CD pipelines, with a preference for GitLab CI or Concourse
• Ensure reliable and efficient code deployment processes
• Demonstrate a strong understanding of AWS services and effectively leverage them in the DevOps processes
• Automate container deployments using Helm, Docker, and Kubernetes
• Enforce best practices for containerisation, including security and resource optimisation
• Familiarity with Istio for service mesh configuration and management
• Implement and manage monitoring and observability solutions using Kibana, Grafana, and Prometheus
• Ensure high availability of systems and applications
• Proactively manage system capacity, performance, and scaling

Benefits

• Join a rapidly expanding start-up where personal growth is a part of our DNA
• Benefit from a flexible work environment focused on deliverable outcomes
• Receive private medical insurance through Aviva
• Enjoy the benefits of a company pension plan through Nest
• 25 days of annual leave plus UK bank holidays
• Access Perkbox, a global employee rewards platform offering discounts, perks, and wellness resources
• Participate in a generous employee referral program
• A highly collaborative and collegial environment with opportunities for career advancement
• Be encouraged to take bold steps and embrace a mindset of experimentation
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