Full Time

DevOps Engineer (Kubernetes & AWS)

Jobot
$90,000 - $140,000* / year (about $43–$67 an hour)

Job Description

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Overview

The DevOps Engineer at Jobot will play a pivotal role in designing and maintaining scalable and reliable infrastructure leveraging Kubernetes and AWS. This position involves automating processes, optimizing deployments, and ensuring seamless collaboration between development and operations teams. The engineer will implement best practices for continuous integration and continuous deployment (CI/CD), while also monitoring system performance to maintain the availability and security of applications in cloud environments.



Job Responsibilities

  • Design, build, and manage robust and scalable Kubernetes environments in AWS.
  • Develop and maintain CI/CD pipelines to automate application deployment and lifecycle management.
  • Monitor and troubleshoot system performance and availability, ensuring high uptime for all services.
  • Implement security best practices and compliance for cloud-based infrastructure.
  • Collaborate with development teams to optimize application performance and support operational needs.
  • Perform system backups, restore, and disaster recovery planning.
  • Document and maintain operational procedures and playbooks for deployment processes.


Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
  • Proven experience as a DevOps Engineer or similar role, with a focus on Kubernetes and AWS.
  • Strong knowledge of containerization technologies and orchestration (Docker, Kubernetes).
  • Hands-on experience with CI/CD tools such as Jenkins, GitLab CI, or Travis CI.
  • Proficient in scripting languages such as Bash, Python, or Ruby.
  • Experience in infrastructure as code (IaC) tools like Terraform or CloudFormation.
  • Solid understanding of networking, security, and system design principles.


Technologies & Tools

In this role, the DevOps Engineer will utilize a myriad of technologies and tools including but not limited to Kubernetes, Docker, Amazon Web Services (AWS), Jenkins, GitLab, Terraform, and CloudFormation. Familiarity with monitoring tools such as Prometheus, Grafana, and AWS CloudWatch will also be essential for effective performance tracking and system management.



Ideal Candidates

The ideal candidate for the DevOps Engineer position at Jobot will possess strong analytical skills and a proactive approach to problem-solving. They will demonstrate excellent communication abilities, making them effective collaborators with both developers and operations personnel. A passion for continuous learning and keeping up with the latest industry trends and tools is essential, along with the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced and ever-changing environment.

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