DevOps Engineer III

AmTrust Financial Services Inc.; Cleveland (OH); On-site; USD 115,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

AWS/Azure certifications preferred

Certified Kubernetes Administrator (CK

Job summary

AmTrust Financial Services Inc. is seeking an experienced professional to containerize applications and migrate from a VM setup, with scalable Kubernetes-based architectures deployed globally.

You will collaborate with development, engineers and cloud providers to enable cloud adoption and migration strategies. Requirements include 5+ years in IT, Kubernetes experience (CKA preferred), and proficiency in at least one language (Python/Go/JavaScript/Ruby).

Qualifications

• Must have Kubernetes experience (CKA preferred).
• Experience with at least one service mesh platform (Istio, Consul, etc.).
• Experience managing Linux environments with apps like Redis, ElasticSearch, etc.
• Familiar with Logging/Monitoring/Alerts platforms (Prometheus, Alertmanager).
• Experience in at least one of: Python, Go, JavaScript, or Ruby.
• Security hardening for compliance frameworks (CIS Benchmark, etc.).
• Experience designing and working in AWS or Azure at an enterprise level.
• Experience with CI/CD processes and technologies.
• A degree in Information Technology / Computer Science or related field or equivalent experience.
• 5+ years of professional relevant experience.

Responsibilities

• Implement containerization and Kubernetes capabilities with scalable architecture for global deployment.
• Collaborate with development and cloud service providers to develop cloud adoption and migration strategies.
• Drive architectural decisions to meet business requirements.
• Engineer scalable and highly available solutions using best practices.
• Work with Developers, Systems Operations, and vendors to resolve integration challenges.
• Propose tools and methodologies and create proof-of-concept implementations.
• Decompose large systems into manageable subsystems for scalable ownership.
• Create and maintain technical docs and use Git for version control.

Skills

Programming languages

Security hardening

CI/CD practices

Education

Bachelor's degree in IT/CS or related

5+ years professional experience

Tools

Kubernetes

Service Mesh (Istio/Consul)

Linux

Prometheus & Alertmanager

Git / Version control

CI/CD tooling

AWS

Azure

Job description

Overview

Responsible for containerizing applications and migrating from a VM architecture. Maintains a solid understanding of AmTrust’s mission, vision, and values. Upholds the standards of the AmTrust organization.

Responsibilities

• Implement containerization and Kubernetes capabilities with documented architecture and configurations that can scale globally across the enterprise.
• Work with development, engineers, and cloud service providers to develop cloud adoption and migration strategies
• Drive architectural discussions in support of business requirements gathering, analysis, and design
• Engineer highly scalable and available solutions based on industry best practices and practical experience
• Collaborate with Developers, Systems Operations, and vendors as needed to solve integration challenges
• Recommend tools and methodologies to engineers, create proof-of-concept implementations for demonstration
• Break large complex systems into manageable subsystems and components, each of which can be managed by individuals or teams in a scalable manner
• Create and maintain technical documentation and utilize version control systems, such as Git

Qualifications

• Experience with installing and managing Kubernetes (CKA preferred)
• Experience with at least one service mesh platform (istio, consul, etc.)
• Experience with managing Linux environments, supporting applications such as Redis, ElasticSearch, etc.
• Familiar with Logging Monitoring and Alerting platforms such as Prometheus, and Alertmanager, etc.
• Experience in at least one of: python, go, javascript, or ruby.
• Experience with security hardening for compliance frameworks (CIS Benchmark, etc)
• Experience designing and working in AWS or Azure at an enterprise level
• Experience with Continuous Integration/Deployment processes and technologies
• A degree in Information Technology / Computer Science or related field or equivalent experience
• 5+ years of professional relevant experience

Preferred:

• AWS certs, Azure certs, and/or Certified Kubernetes Administrator is a plus.

This job description is designed to provide a general overview of the requirements of the job and does not entail a comprehensive listing of all activities, duties, or responsibilities that will be required in this position. AmTrust has the right to revise this job description at any time.

The expected salary range for this role is $115,000-$150,000/year.

Please note that the salary information shown above is a general guideline only. Salaries are based upon a wide range of factors considered in making the compensation decision, including, but not limited to, candidate skills, experience, education and training, the scope and responsibilities of the role, as well as market and business considerations.

What We Offer

AmTrust Financial Services offers a competitive compensation package and excellent career advancement opportunities. Our benefits include: Medical & Dental Plans, Life Insurance, including eligible spouses & children, Health Care Flexible Spending, Dependent Care, 401k Savings Plans, Paid Time Off.

AmTrust strives to create a diverse and inclusive culture where thoughts and ideas of all employees are appreciated and respected. This concept encompasses but is not limited to human differences with regard to race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, culture, religion or disabilities.

AmTrust values excellence and recognizes that by embracing the diverse backgrounds, skills, and perspectives of its workforce, it will sustain a competitive advantage and remain an employer of choice. Diversity is a business imperative, enabling us to attract, retain and develop the best talent available. We see diversity as more than just policies and practices. It is an integral part of who we are as a company, how we operate and how we see our future.