Junior DevOps Engineer

Staff4Me; United States; Remote; USD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative firm is seeking a motivated Junior DevOps Engineer to support senior engineers in building robust infrastructure and automating processes. In this exciting role, you will develop and deploy web applications and APIs while assisting in the implementation of security best practices. You will work in a collaborative environment that values professional development and fosters teamwork. If you are eager to learn and grow in the dynamic field of DevOps, this opportunity is perfect for you, offering flexible working hours and a supportive team culture.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Performance-based bonuses

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Flexible working hours

Remote work options

Professional development opportunities

Collaborative work environment

Qualifications

• Good understanding of REST APIs and JSON with experience using Postman.
• Basic experience with networking concepts and virtual machines.

Responsibilities

• Assist in designing and managing infrastructure using automation tools.
• Collaborate with the development team to deploy web applications.

Skills

REST APIs

JSON

Postman

Excel

Networking Concepts

Virtual Machines

PHP

Python

Ansible

Linux/Unix

Shell Scripting

Problem-Solving

Communication Skills

Tools

ELK Stack

Git

Docker

Kubernetes

Job description

We are looking for a motivated Junior DevOps Engineer to join our team at Staff4Me. In this role, you will support our senior engineers in building and maintaining robust infrastructure and automating processes. You will also assist in developing and deploying web applications and APIs.

Responsibilities:

• Infrastructure Automation: Assist in designing, implementing, and managing infrastructure using automation tools like Ansible.
• Application Development: Collaborate with the development team to deploy and maintain web applications using PHP and Python.
• API Development: Support the design, development, and maintenance of RESTful APIs for seamless integration.
• System Monitoring and Logging: Assist in setting up and managing monitoring systems like ELK stack (Elasticsearch, Logstash, Kibana).
• Collaboration: Work closely with software engineers, QA teams, and other stakeholders for smooth integration and deployment of software updates.
• Security and Compliance: Assist in implementing security best practices, conducting security scans, and vulnerability assessments.
• Documentation: Maintain documentation for systems, applications, and processes to facilitate knowledge sharing within the team.

Minimum Requirements:

• Good understanding of REST APIs and JSON, and demonstrated experience using Postman.
• Fluent with Excel for importing, exporting and manipulating data.
• Basic understanding of networking concepts such as switches, access points, and VLANs.
• Basic experience interacting with virtual machines and ESXI.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.

Technical Skills:

• Familiarity with programming languages like PHP and Python.
• Basic understanding of infrastructure automation tools like Ansible.
• Knowledge of monitoring systems like the ELK stack (Elasticsearch, Logstash, Kibana) is a plus.
• Understanding of RESTful APIs and experience in their development and consumption.
• Familiarity with version control systems, such as Git.
• Basic knowledge of Linux/Unix operating systems and shell scripting.
• Exposure to containerization technologies like Docker and orchestration tools like Kubernetes is a plus.

Soft Skills:

• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work well in a team environment.
• Good verbal and written communication skills for effective collaboration.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and work on multiple projects simultaneously.
• Attention to detail and a commitment to delivering quality work.

Benefits:

• Competitive salary and performance-based bonuses.
• Health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Flexible working hours and remote work options.
• Opportunities for professional development and training.
• Collaborative and inclusive work environment.