Principal DevOps Engineer

Summary

Join us as a Principal DevOps Engineer to shape our DevOps and DevSecOps strategies and practices, focusing on cloud infrastructure, CI/CD automation, and self-service experience for developers.

Requirements

• 10+ years of experience in DevOps or related roles, with a focus on AWS, cloud infrastructure, and DevSecOps integration
• Strong expertise in AWS services (e.g., EC2, EKS, S3, RDS, VPC, Glue, SQS, Lambda, Service Catalog) and a solid understanding of cloud architecture principles
• Experience with containerization technologies such as Docker and orchestration tools like Kubernetes
• Proven experience with DevOps tools and practices, including CI/CD, configuration management, and monitoring solutions
• Proficiency in scripting languages (e.g., Python, Bash) and automation tools (e.g., Terraform, Helm, Jenkins)
• Deep understanding of networking concepts, security best practices, encryption methodologies, and compliance frameworks within cloud environments
• Strong problem-solving skills, with a proactive approach to identifying and resolving issues
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively across teams and influence organizational change

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and implementation of robust, scalable, and secure AWS cloud architectures to support our applications and services
• Develop and maintain infrastructure as code (IaC) using tools such as Terraform, CloudFormation, or similar technologies to automate provisioning and configuration while embedding security best practices
• Establish and optimize CI/CD pipelines to facilitate seamless software delivery and deployment processes
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define best practices for DevOps methodologies and ensure alignment with organizational goals
• Monitor system performance, reliability, and security, implementing proactive measures to address potential issues
• Drive the adoption of containerization technologies (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes) to enhance application deployment and scalability
• Conduct capacity planning, performance tuning, and cost management to optimize resource utilization
• Provide mentorship and guidance to junior DevOps engineers, fostering a culture of continuous learning and improvement
• Stay up-to-date with emerging technologies and industry trends, evaluating their potential impact on our infrastructure and processes
• Develop and maintain comprehensive documentation related to cloud architecture, processes, and operational procedures