Senior DevOps Engineer

Summary

Join CrossFit as a Senior DevOps Engineer for a one-year contract in a fully remote capacity. The chosen candidate will be instrumental in harnessing cutting-edge technology to architect, develop, and operationalize our next-generation product platform.

Requirements

• Deep knowledge and practical application of secure-by-default and secure-by-design principles in cloud environments, specifically within AWS
• Expertise in implementing application security and compliance throughout the SDLC
• Advanced proficiency with Terraform for IaC transformations and extensive experience with AWS services and infrastructure automation
• Solid understanding of microservices architecture, containerization, and application development practices
• Demonstrated experience with Linux system and network administration, alongside configuration management tools such as Ansible
• In-depth knowledge of Python and bash for automation, scripting, and development purposes
• Strong communication skills with the ability to clearly articulate technical designs and decisions
• A collaborative spirit with a strong inclination towards working closely with technical and product teams
• A high degree of responsibility and reliability, with a track record of meeting deadlines and delivering on commitments
• An agile mindset, comfortable with supporting frequent and incremental testing and deployment practices
• A genuine passion for CrossFit and its mission, coupled with an eagerness for continuous learning and improvement in the field of DevOps
• A Bachelor’s degree in a related field coupled with over 7 years of relevant technical experience in architecture, cybersecurity, building infrastructure in support of SaaS application development, and operations

Responsibilities

• Assist in the development of a state-of-the-art product platform, focusing on the use of Python, containers, and Terraform to build a scalable, secure, and efficient infrastructure
• Implement and refine CI/CD pipelines, emphasizing Infrastructure as Code (IaC) practices, to ensure seamless and reliable application development and deployment processes
• Facilitate the adoption of containerization and orchestration technologies to facilitate a consistent, secure, and scalable environment across all stages of the application lifecycle
• Leverage Terraform and similar tools for IaC to automate the provisioning and management of cloud infrastructure, ensuring consistency and efficiency across various environments
• Drive the integration of advanced cybersecurity measures into all aspects of the infrastructure and application development process, adhering to secure-by-default and secure-by-design principles
• Collaborate with application developers and other stakeholders to automate and optimize workflows, from development to deployment, ensuring high availability, reliability, and performance of applications
• Keep abreast of the latest DevOps trends and technologies, incorporating best practices and innovative solutions to continually enhance the company's development and operational capabilities
• Build and maintain strategic partnerships with vendors and open-source communities to support the organization's technology stack and innovation efforts
• Advocate for the adoption of new technologies, presenting clear value propositions and business cases to support strategic decision-making

Benefits

This is a contract position for one year