DevOps Engineer

TechDigital Group; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is looking for a highly skilled DevOps Engineer to enhance their growing team. This role offers the chance to design and implement Infrastructure as Code using Terraform and Ansible, automate CI/CD pipelines with GitLab, and manage cloud services on AWS and Azure. The ideal candidate will thrive in a collaborative environment, leveraging strong problem-solving skills and scripting expertise to ensure efficient and reliable deployments. Join a forward-thinking company where your contributions will directly impact the efficiency and success of innovative projects in a dynamic tech landscape.

Qualifications

• Strong analytical skills to diagnose and resolve technical issues efficiently.
• Hands-on experience with Terraform and Ansible for IaC.
• Extensive experience with GitLab CI/CD pipeline automation.

Responsibilities

• Create and maintain Infrastructure as Code using Terraform and Ansible.
• Develop and manage GitLab CI/CD pipelines for automated deployment.
• Architect and manage scalable infrastructure on AWS and Azure.

Skills

Problem-Solving Skills

IaC Proficiency

CI/CD Expertise

Cloud Platforms

Scripting Languages

Self-Motivated and Collaborative

Communication Skills

Tools

Terraform

Ansible

GitLab

AWS

Azure

Shell Scripting

Python

Job description

Description:
We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated DevOps Engineer to join our growing team. The ideal candidate will have strong problem-solving abilities, proficiency in Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using Terraform and Ansible, and experience in automating GitLab pipelines. This role requires a deep understanding of AWS and Azure cloud services, as well as expertise in shell and Python scripting.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Design, Develop, and Implement IaC: Create and maintain Infrastructure as Code using Terraform and Ansible to ensure efficient and reliable deployment of resources.
2. Pipeline Automation: Develop and manage GitLab CI/CD pipelines to automate the build, test, and deployment processes, ensuring high-quality software delivery.
3. Cloud Management: Architect, deploy, and manage scalable, secure, and highly available infrastructure on AWS and Azure.
4. Scripting and Automation: Write and maintain shell and Python scripts to automate routine tasks, improve system efficiency, and support operational processes.
5. Compliance Assurance: Ensure that infrastructure and deployments comply with industry standards and regulations, implementing necessary controls and documentation to maintain compliance.
6. Collaboration and Support: Work closely with development, QA, and operations teams to troubleshoot issues, optimize performance, and ensure seamless integration and deployment.
7. Monitoring and Optimization: Implement and maintain monitoring solutions to ensure system health and performance, and proactively address potential issues.
8. Documentation and Best Practices: Document processes, configurations, and procedures, and promote best practices in infrastructure and deployment management.
9. Continuous Improvement: Stay updated with industry trends, tools, and technologies to continuously improve the DevOps practices and infrastructure.

Required Skills and Qualifications:

1. Problem-Solving Skills: Strong analytical and problem-solving skills to identify, diagnose, and resolve technical issues efficiently.
2. IaC Proficiency: Hands-on experience with Infrastructure as Code tools such as Terraform and Ansible.
3. CI/CD Expertise: Extensive experience with GitLab CI/CD pipeline automation.
4. Cloud Platforms: Proficient in managing AWS and Azure cloud environments, including services like EC2, S3, RDS, Azure VMs, Azure Blob Storage, etc.
5. Scripting Languages: Proficiency in shell scripting and Python for automation and system management tasks.
6. Self-Motivated and Collaborative: Highly self-motivated with a strong collaborative mindset to work effectively in a team-oriented environment.
7. Communication Skills: Excellent verbal and written communication skills to articulate technical concepts and solutions clearly.