Senior DevOps Engineer I

Summary

Join Pax8 as a Sr. DevOps Engineer I and contribute to the architecture, development, automation, testing, and maintenance of our software infrastructure. Collaborate with technical leadership and engineering teams to solve challenging problems. Utilize tools like Docker, Kubernetes, Helm, and Terraform to transition from a centralized monolith to a distributed microservice ecosystem. Enhance CI/CD capabilities to accelerate value delivery and ensure high availability of Pax8 services. This role involves developing technical approaches for microservice architecture, maintaining CI/CD pipelines, mentoring engineering teams, troubleshooting production issues, performing quality assurance reviews, and participating in on-call rotations. Pax8 offers a dynamic and high-energy startup environment with a focus on a positive and inclusive culture.

Requirements

• At least six (6) to nine (9) years of experience supporting the architecture, development, automation, testing, and maintenance of software infrastructure
• Programming/scripting languages: Bash, Python, AWS CLI, Java and JavaScript
• Solid Site Reliability Engineering experience
• Highly proficient in the architecture of and integration of AWS services such as EKS, ElastiCache, AWS Elasticsearch Service, RDS and MSK
• Highly proficient in troubleshooting production Kubernetes microservices
• Highly proficient with log aggregation systems (such as Sumo Logic), APM tools (such as New Relic or Honeycomb), and AWS Cloudwatch
• Subject-Matter Expert in the design of Terraform modules and best practices of writing Terraform across multiple repositories and deployed to multiple AWS accounts
• Subject-Matter expert in CI/CD design and standardization across microservices
• Subject-Matter expert with networking principles and technologies such as ACL’s, Subnetting, DNS, load balancers, reverse proxies, containerized networking methodologies, etc
• B.A./B.S. in related field or equivalent work experience

Responsibilities

• Develop the technical approach for Microservice Architecture and provide oversight across multiple projects, working directly with the Development and QA teams (35%)
• Develop and maintain Continuous Integration and Continuous Deployment (CI/CD) of Pax8 and third party Microservices in AWS using Helm, Kubernetes, Terraform, and GitHub Actions (30%)
• Provide mentorship to Engineering teams to improve technical excellence (10%)
• Assure high availability of Pax8 developed and managed services by troubleshooting and resolving complex technical issue in the Production environment and providing ongoing maintenance, support and enhancements in existing systems and platforms (10%)
• Perform quality assurance reviews in areas of expertise (10%)
• Participate in on-call rotations (5%)

Preferred Qualifications

• Database and replications skills including PSQL and NoSQL preferred
• Expert in Agile methodologies using tools such as Jira, Wrike, LeanKit, Rally or similar
• Strong presentation, written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to rebound from setbacks and adversity when facing difficult situations
• Ability to consistently achieve results, even under tough circumstances
• Ability to gain the confidence and trust of others through honesty, integrity, and authenticity
• Ability to relate openly and comfortably with diverse groups of people
• Ability to anticipate and adopt innovations in business-building digital and technology applications

Benefits

• Non-Commissioned Bonus Plans or Variable Commission
• 401(k) plan with employer match
• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employer Paid Short & Long Term Disability, Life and AD&D Insurance
• Flexible, Open Vacation
• Paid Sick Time Off
• Extended Leave for Life events
• RTD Eco Pass (For local Colorado Employees)
• Career Development Programs
• Stock Option Eligibility
• Employee-led Resource Groups