KEYO is hiring a
Infrastructure Engineer

Summary

The job description is for an Infrastructure Engineer role that requires expertise in Kubernetes architecture, server infrastructure, backend API development, and related technologies. The ideal candidate will manage and deploy scalable infrastructure on Kubernetes, develop APIs, maintain documentation, optimize system performance, ensure security, and collaborate with development teams.

Requirements

• Python language knowledge
• Django, Django Rest Framework, any other Python based framework (Flask, Quant, FastAPI etc), be familiar with PostgreSQL, Redis, Dramatiq/RQ task processing
• Strong understanding of Kubernetes architecture and hands-on experience managing Kubernetes clusters
• Proficient in Terraform or similar Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools
• Experience with server infrastructure technologies (e.g., Docker, VMs, Containers, Serverless)
• Solid background in backend API development, preferably with experience in RESTful services
• Familiarity with network protocols and concepts (e.g., TCP/IP, HTTP/HTTPS, WebSockets, Routing, Load Balancing)
• Knowledge of security best practices and tools for infrastructure and APIs
• Experience with monitoring and log aggregation tools (e.g., Prometheus, Grafana, ELK stack)

Responsibilities

• Infrastructure Management and Deployment: Implement, deploy, and manage scalable, highly available, and fault-tolerant server infrastructure on Kubernetes
• Backend API Development: Work closely with the software engineering team to design, develop, and maintain APIs
• Documentation: Maintain detailed documentation of the infrastructure setup, API endpoints, deployment processes, and best practices
• System Monitoring and Optimization: Implement monitoring solutions for system performance and health. Analyze system metrics to identify bottlenecks and optimize the infrastructure and backend services for peak performance
• Security: Ensure that all aspects of the server infrastructure and APIs adhere to industry-standard security practices using OWASP/NIST. Regularly conduct security assessments and participate in security audits to identify and mitigate vulnerabilities
• Continuous Integration and Deployment (CI/CD): Develop and maintain CI/CD pipelines for automated testing, building, and deployment of infrastructure and backend services
• Collaboration: Work closely with development teams to understand their infrastructure needs and provide guidance on infrastructure best practices. Participate in the architectural design of new features with a focus on backend integration

Preferred Qualifications

• Certifications in Kubernetes, Cloud Computing Platforms (AWS) and Terraform
• Familiarity with CI/CD tools (preferably GitLab CI)