Senior DevOps Engineer

Summary

Join SpryPoint, a leading provider of cloud-based solutions for the utility sector, as a Senior DevOps Engineer. Lead the design, implementation, and management of cloud infrastructure on AWS, leveraging services like ECS, Fargate, and Aurora Serverless. Drive the adoption of the AWS Well-Architected Framework and automate infrastructure provisioning using Terraform. Collaborate with engineering and operations teams, spearhead self-service initiatives, and design automation workflows using AWS Lambda and Step Functions. Mentor the DevOps team and provide technical leadership for monitoring and troubleshooting. This role requires 5+ years of DevOps experience with extensive AWS production expertise and deep experience with Terraform and IaC. Shape the future of SpryPoint's cloud operations and enjoy a remote-first work environment with flexible hours and a competitive compensation package.

Requirements

• 5+ years of DevOps experience with extensive AWS production expertise, including ECS and Fargate
• Deep experience with Terraform and Infrastructure as Code (IaC)
• Knowledge of AWS services such as RDS, Aurora Serverless, Transit Gateway, and Control Tower
• Proficiency in scripting (Python, Bash, etc.) and building automation with AWS Lambda and Step Functions
• Experience designing CI/CD pipelines with tools like Jenkins
• Strong understanding of cloud networking, security best practices, and monitoring/observability tools
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with strong attention to detail in both technical documentation and presentations
• Familiarity with the AWS Well-Architected Framework

Responsibilities

• Lead the design, implementation, and management of cloud infrastructure on AWS using ECS, Fargate, Aurora Serverless, and other AWS services like Transit Gateway and Control Tower
• Drive the adoption of the AWS Well-Architected Framework to ensure best practices for reliability, security, and performance in our cloud systems
• Automate infrastructure provisioning and management using Terraform, ensuring a scalable and resilient architecture
• Collaborate with engineering and operations teams to deliver high-performance, secure solutions
• Spearhead initiatives to enable self-service capabilities, empowering other teams to complete critical operations independently, reducing wait times, and improving overall efficiency
• Design automation workflows using AWS Lambda and Step Functions to enhance operational efficiency
• Mentor and support the DevOps team, promoting best practices in CI/CD pipelines, IaC, and cloud architecture
• Provide technical leadership for monitoring, troubleshooting, and ensuring system reliability in production environments

Preferred Qualifications

• Proven experience leading technical projects and mentoring DevOps teams
• AWS Certifications (Solutions Architect, DevOps Engineer, etc.)
• Knowledge of PostgreSQL database management
• Experience with Jenkins for CI/CD pipeline management
• Familiarity with disaster recovery strategies, high availability, and backup solutions in AWS

Benefits

• Remote-first and autonomous working environment with flexible working hours
• Competitive compensation package
• Macbook + $500 towards your home office setup
• Health, dental, vision, and life insurance
• Generous PTO, ½ day Summer Fridays, and flexible sick days
• RRSP (Canada) and 401k (US) matching program
• Professional development courses, $2,500 annual tuition assistance, and a book bounty program
• Annual company events (SpryPalooza!) and team offsites