Staff DevOps Engineer

Experience Required:

• Total: 8+ years in the IT field, with a focus on DevOps practices and principles.
• Relevant: 5+ years with in-depth experience in Python, Ansible, Jenkins, Docker, Kubernetes, Helm charts, Terraform and Octopus Deploy. Demonstrable experience with system architecture and design in a DevOps context.

Core Skills:

• Primary: Expert in Python, with extensive experience using Ansible and Jenkins for CI/CD pipelines. Highly skilled in Docker and Kubernetes for container orchestration, proficient in Helm chart management, and expert knowledge in Octopus Deploy. Ability to design and implement complex CI/CD pipelines and automate deployment processes.
• Secondary: In-depth knowledge of AWS, Azure, or GCP for cloud infrastructure management, advanced skills in CI/CD pipeline optimization, expertise in observability tools like Grafana, Prometheus, and ELK stack.

Good to have:

• Groovy scripting and working experience with groovy shared libraries

Responsibilities:

• Lead a DevOps team to architect, develop, and maintain sophisticated release/deployment automation pipelines, focusing on Python, Ansible, Jenkins, Docker, Kubernetes, Helm charts, and Octopus Deploy.
• Architect and implement robust, scalable, and efficient CI/CD pipelines that accommodate the specific needs of multiple development teams.
• Design and oversee the deployment strategies for containerized applications using Docker, Kubernetes, and Helm, ensuring scalability, reliability, and security.
• Spearhead the integration of cloud services and infrastructure as code (IaC) principles into deployment processes, leveraging AWS, Azure, or GCP.
• Conduct comprehensive system and architecture reviews to identify and implement optimizations and enhancements.
• Drive the adoption of DevOps best practices across the organization, including continuous integration, continuous delivery, automation, and infrastructure as code.
• Mentor junior DevOps engineers, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and innovation.
• Lead initiatives to incorporate advanced observability and monitoring tools into the infrastructure, ensuring high availability and performance.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure alignment of deployment strategies with business objectives and operational requirements.
• Champion the design and implementation of disaster recovery strategies and maintain high standards for security and compliance.

Qualifications:

• BS/MS in Computer Science, Applied Math, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
• Extensive experience in designing, building, and managing release/deployment pipelines utilizing Python, Ansible, Jenkins, Docker, Kubernetes, Helm charts, and Octopus Deploy.
• Proven ability in architecting and managing complex CI/CD environments and integrating various DevOps tools and practices.
• Advanced knowledge of Linux system administration, TCP/IP networking, and cloud services (AWS, Azure, GCP).
• Expertise in scripting languages, with a strong emphasis on Python.
• Deep understanding of configuration management tools, particularly Ansible.
• Experience with log collection and analysis tools such as Splunk and ELK stack.
• Mastery in container orchestration technologies, especially Docker and Kubernetes, and package management with Helm.
• A solid background in software development, preferably in Python and containerized environments, with an understanding of architectural patterns and challenges in a DevOps context.