Burq is hiring a
DevOps Engineer in United States

Summary

The job is for a DevOps Engineer at Burq, a fast-growing delivery network company backed by leading venture capitalists. The role involves ensuring the scaling and growth of the software platform and working with engineers to transform the way businesses offer on-demand & same-day delivery.

Requirements

• Proven experience as a DevOps Engineer with expertise in operating Docker-based containers on AWS using terraform
• Solid understanding of continuous integration, continuous delivery, microservices architecture, and infrastructure as code
• Proficient in application monitoring using tools such as DataDog, Grafana, and Sentry
• Familiar with Node JS ecosystem and capable of quickly ramping up to triage platform issues such as memory leaks, container stalls, and random crushes via profiling and other tools/techniques
• Proficient in monitoring SQL databases (we use MySQL), triaging performance issues, and handling administrative tasks such as version upgrades and sharding. You feel comfortable operating in the capacity of DBA to handle common database tasks
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with a focus on improved teamwork
• Knowledge of scripting languages (e.g., Python, Bash) for automation
• Familiarity with agile development methodologies
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or equivalent industry experience related field

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with development and operations teams to enhance and streamline the delivery pipeline, focusing on build, test, release, plan, and monitor phases
• Manage and optimize cloud infrastructure on AWS, ensuring scalability, reliability, and security
• Implement and maintain containerization using Docker for efficient deployment and scaling of microservices
• Utilize DataDog, Sentry, and other relevant tools for monitoring, logging, and continuous integration/delivery
• Develop and maintain infrastructure as code (IaC) to enhance automation and repeatability
• Implement and enhance security measures throughout the entire development and deployment process
• Diagnose and resolve issues in collaboration with software development teams and clients
• Drive continuous improvement in the areas of collaboration, communication, and overall efficiency

Benefits

• Competitive salary and opportunity for equity
• Option to work fully remotely or in-person
• Medical, dental and vision insurance
• Reimbursement for educational courses
• Generous Time Off 🏝