Senior Devops Engineer- Remote / First Devops Hire

Motion Recruitment; Reno (NV); Remote; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading data analytics company seeks a Senior DevOps Engineer to establish and lead DevOps practices. This fully remote role involves managing cloud infrastructure, developing CI/CD pipelines, and ensuring operational efficiency. Ideal candidates will have extensive experience in cloud environments, particularly with Google Cloud Platform and Terraform. Join a vibrant team focused on innovation and making a real-world impact.

Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Flexible Working Hours

Professional Development Opportunities

Qualifications

• At least 5 years of experience in a DevOps role, specifically in a cloud environment.
• Proficient in scripting languages such as Python, Bash, or similar.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and manage cloud-based infrastructure on GCP.
• Develop and maintain scalable and automated CI / CD pipelines.
• Utilize Infrastructure as Code practices using Terraform.

Skills

Problem Solving

Communication

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science

Tools

GitHub Actions

Terraform

Google Cloud Platform

Linux / Unix

Python

Bash

Job description

About the Company : We are an innovative data analytics company committed to providing actionable intelligence and bringing transparency to traditionally opaque industries. By combining the objective proof afforded by satellite imagery with the scalability of machine learning and artificial intelligence, our company stands apart from competitors by delivering verified data insights.

Role Overview : As the first dedicated Senior DevOps Engineer, you will play a crucial role in establishing, shaping, and leading the DevOps culture and practices within our organization. This role requires a highly skilled professional with robust experience in cloud infrastructure, automation, and continuous integration / continuous deployment (CI / CD) methodologies. You will be responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining our infrastructure and operational processes to ensure high availability, performance, and scalability.

Key Responsibilities :

• Design, implement, and manage cloud-based infrastructure on the Google Cloud Platform (GCP) supporting real-time data analytics and machine learning operations.
• Develop and maintain scalable and automated CI / CD pipelines using GitHub Actions, ensuring efficient code deployments.
• Utilize Infrastructure as Code (IaC) practices using Terraform to manage cloud infrastructure efficiently across environments.
• Lead monitoring, reliability, and security best practices for our production environments.
• Advocate and promote DevOps culture and practices, working closely with software engineering teams to enhance development pipelines through automation.
• Troubleshoot and resolve issues across development, test, and production environments, ensuring operational continuity.
• Keep abreast of industry trends and emerging technologies, and recommend tools and practices to improve our operational efficiency.

Required Qualifications :

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field.
• At least 5 years of experience in a DevOps role, specifically in a cloud environment.
• Proficiency in Google Cloud Platform services and management.
• In-depth experience with CI / CD tools, particularly GitHub Actions.
• Expertise in Infrastructure as Code (IaC), primarily using Terraform.
• Strong background in Linux / Unix Administration.
• Proficient in scripting languages such as Python, Bash, or similar.
• Experience with system monitoring tools and automated logging solutions.
• Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to work independently.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills to effectively interact with remote teams.

Preferred Qualifications :

• Certifications in Google Cloud Platform and Terraform.
• Experience in startup environments where rapid prototyping and iterative changes are common.
• Previous experience in setting up DevOps practices from scratch in a growing organization.

What We Offer :

• A fully remote position with flexible working hours.
• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Opportunities for professional development and career growth.
• A vibrant and innovative work culture in a fast-growing company focused on making a real-world impact.

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