Sync.com is hiring a
DevOps Engineer, Remote - Worldwide

Summary

Sync.com is seeking a DevOps Engineer to develop and maintain infrastructure for software development teams. The role involves streamlining software development, deployment, and operations using modern tools, technologies, and best practices. The ideal candidate has 8+ years of experience in DevOps technologies, proficiency in various tools such as Ansible, Shell scripting, database queries, and containerization tools like Docker and Kubernetes.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Technology, or a related field (or equivalent work experience)
• Overall, 8 + years of experience working on DevOps technologies
• Proven experience as a DevOps Engineer, with a focus on hardware and network infrastructure
• Expertise in Ansible, Shell scripting, database queries
• Strong understanding of networking concepts, including TCP/IP, routing, VPN, and load balancing
• Familiarity with hardware components, server provisioning, and data center operations
• Proficiency in shell scripting for automation and task orchestration
• Experience with containerization and orchestration tools (e.g., Lxc, Docker, Kubernetes)
• Complete proficiency in Linux, especially on the CLI
• Experience with tools such as Nagios, Grafana, Prometheus, ELK, etc
• Solid understanding of Cloud infrastructure
• The candidate is expected to have a strong knowledge of the CICD development process and experience with any well-known CI platforms like Jenkins, Bitbucket CI, GitLab CI, Travis CI, or CircleCI

Responsibilities

• Install, configure and manage servers, networking equipment, and related components, ensuring high availability, performance, and security
• Implement robust monitoring and alerting systems to ensure timely detection and resolution of issues within the infrastructure
• Analyze system performance and identify areas for optimization, making necessary adjustments to improve efficiency
• Implement best practices for securing hardware and network infrastructure, including access controls, encryption, and vulnerability management
• Ensure compliance with industry standards and regulations related to hardware and network security
• Diagnose and troubleshoot hardware and network-related incidents, working closely with software developers to identify root causes and implement effective solutions
• Provide timely response to critical incidents and participate in on-call rotation as needed
• Create and maintain detailed documentation of infrastructure configurations, procedures, and troubleshooting guidelines
• Share knowledge and expertise with team members to foster a collaborative and learning-oriented environment
• Perform high-level, day-to-day operational maintenance, support, and upgrades for the existing infrastructure
• Work closely with development teams to understand their needs and provide the necessary infrastructure and tools to support their workflows
• Research and recommend innovative solutions, and where possible, automate key administration tasks

Benefits

• Generous wellness program to support work-life balance
• Competitive compensation package and benefits
• Paid vacation with ability to carry-over
• Flexible work-from-home option and Work Remote Out of Province Policy
• Opportunity to work with cutting-edge technologies and contribute to a dynamic and innovative team
• Professional development opportunities and a budget for learning resources
• Chance to make a significant impact on the infrastructure that underpins our software products
• A collaborative and inclusive company culture that values your input and ideas