Senior DevOps Engineer

PERX TECHNOLOGIES PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading tech company in Singapore is seeking a skilled DevSecOps Engineer to design and maintain secure DevSecOps pipelines, with a strong focus on AWS and Kubernetes. Candidates should have over 8 years of experience and proficiency in programming languages like Python or Go. This role offers a challenging work environment that encourages collaboration and innovation.

Qualifications

• At least 8+ years of proven experience as a DevSecOps Engineer or similar role.
• Solid coding foundation with proficiency in at least one programming language.
• Excellent understanding of security best practices.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and maintain DevSecOps pipelines.
• Build and secure Infrastructure as Code using Terraform and AWS CloudFormation.
• Maintain and optimize Kubernetes clusters for containerized applications.

Skills

AWS

Kubernetes

Postgres SQL

Python

Go

Shell scripting

Terraform

Ansible

CI/CD principles

Performance optimization

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field

Tools

Terraform

AWS CloudFormation

Jenkins

GitLab CI

CircleCI

Prometheus

Grafana

ELK stack

Job description

What’s the role?

• Design, implement, and maintain DevSecOps pipelines and practices that integrate security checks, threat detection, and vulnerability management throughout the CI/CD pipeline.
• Build and secure IaC using tools like Terraform, AWS CloudFormation, and Kubernetes, ensuring all infrastructure meets security standards.
• Maintain and optimize Kubernetes clusters for efficient orchestration of containerized applications.
• Administer and fine-tune Postgres SQL databases for optimal performance and reliability.
• Implement and manage CI/CD pipelines to streamline development and deployment processes.
• Monitor system performance, detect and resolve issues, and ensure high uptime and reliability.
• Ensure the security of the infrastructure by implementing best practices and conducting regular audits.
• Lead projects related to service on the edge, data warehouses, and other critical infrastructure components.
• Maintain compliance with industry standards (e.g., ISO/IEC27001:2013 and ISO 27018:2019), and contribute to ongoing audit and risk management processes to meet regulatory requirements.
• Collaborate with development teams to improve code readability, latency, and overall application performance.
• Mentor and provide technical guidance to other engineers and cross-functional teams.

Who are we looking for?

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
• At least 8+ years of proven experience as a DevSecOps Engineer, cybersecurity or similar role, with a strong focus on AWS, Kubernetes, and Postgres SQL.
• Solid coding foundation, with proficiency in languages such as Python, Go, or Shell scripting.
• Experience with infrastructure as code (IaC) tools like Terraform, Ansible, or CloudFormation.
• Strong understanding of CI/CD principles and tools such as Jenkins, GitLab CI, or CircleCI.
• Knowledge of performance optimization techniques for both applications and databases.
• Experience with service on the edge and data warehouse solutions.
• Excellent understanding of security best practices and experience implementing security measures.
• Proven leadership skills with experience leading projects and mentoring junior team members.
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

• AWS certifications (e.g., AWS Certified DevOps Engineer, AWS Certified Solutions Architect).
• Experience with additional database technologies (e.g., MySQL, MongoDB).
• Familiarity with monitoring and logging tools (e.g., Prometheus, Grafana, ELK stack).
• Experience with serverless architecture and microservices.