DevOps Engineer

Synergy Interactive; Chicago (IL); Remote; USD 170,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary and benefits package

Opportunities for professional growth

Collaborative work environment

Flexible work hours

Remote work options

Challenging projects with cutting-edge technologies

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled DevOps Engineer to join their dynamic technology team. In this role, you will collaborate closely with engineers to enhance infrastructure, automate deployment processes, and ensure system reliability and scalability. You will have the opportunity to work with cutting-edge technologies, including AWS and Terraform, while contributing to exciting projects that drive innovation. This role offers a collaborative environment where your skills will be valued, and you will have the chance for professional growth. If you are passionate about automation and eager to learn, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or equivalent experience required.
• Hands-on experience with Terraform and AWS services is essential.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with teams to maintain infrastructure as code using Terraform.
• Implement CI/CD pipelines to streamline software development.

Skills

Python scripting

Problem-solving skills

Collaboration

Attention to detail

Eagerness to learn

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science

Equivalent practical experience

Tools

Terraform

AWS

Linux/Unix

CI/CD tools (e.g., Jenkins, GitLab CI)

Docker

Kubernetes

Ansible

Prometheus

ELK stack

Job description

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Base pay range

$170,000.00/yr - $190,000.00/yr

As a DevOps Engineer you will be an integral part of our technology team. You will work closely with engineers to maintain and enhance our infrastructure, automate deployment processes, and ensure the reliability and scalability of our systems.

Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with development and operations teams to develop and maintain infrastructure as code using Terraform.
• Assist in the design, deployment, and management of AWS cloud infrastructure.
• Write and maintain scripts in Python for automation and infrastructure management.
• Monitor system performance and troubleshoot issues as they arise.
• Implement and manage CI/CD pipelines to streamline the software development lifecycle.
• Participate in on-call rotations to ensure the availability and reliability of our systems.
• Document infrastructure and operational procedures.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
• Experience with Python scripting and automation.
• Hands-on experience with Terraform for infrastructure as code.
• Familiarity with AWS services and architecture.
• Basic understanding of Linux/Unix operating systems and command-line tools.
• Knowledge of CI/CD concepts and tools (e.g., Jenkins, GitLab CI, CircleCI).
• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
• Eagerness to learn and adapt to new technologies and practices.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with containerization technologies such as Docker and Kubernetes.
• Knowledge of configuration management tools (e.g., Ansible, Puppet, Chef).
• Understanding of network and security principles.
• Familiarity with monitoring and logging tools (e.g., Prometheus, ELK stack).

What We Offer:

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Opportunities for professional growth and development.
• A collaborative and inclusive work environment.
• Flexible work hours and remote work options.
• Exciting and challenging projects with cutting-edge technologies.

Seniority level

Associate

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Information Technology

Industries

Technology, Information and Media