Principal DevOps Engineer

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Overview

The Principal DevOps Engineer at Agiloft will play a crucial role in enhancing our software development lifecycle by implementing best practices in automation, continuous integration, and continuous deployment. This position encompasses the development, deployment, and maintenance of projects while ensuring a collaborative environment between development and operations teams. The ideal candidate will leverage their expertise to improve system reliability and streamline operations, guiding teams in adopting innovative tools and methodologies to achieve operational excellence.

Job Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and manage scalable cloud infrastructure to support application deployment.
• Develop automation strategies for deployment and configuration management.
• Collaborate with software development teams to streamline the software development lifecycle.
• Monitor system performance and troubleshoot issues proactively.
• Work on security practices and compliance within the DevOps environment.
• Lead and mentor a team of DevOps engineers, promoting knowledge sharing and best practices.
• Evaluate and integrate third-party tools that enhance engineering productivity.
• Participate in planning and deployment activities with stakeholders to ensure alignment with business objectives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field; advanced degree preferred.
• A minimum of 7 years of experience in software development and operations.
• Proficient in automation/configuration management tools such as Ansible, Chef, or Puppet.
• Strong experience with cloud service providers such as AWS, Google Cloud, or Azure.
• Knowledge of container orchestration technologies like Docker and Kubernetes.
• Excellent understanding of scripting languages such as Bash, Python, or Ruby.
• Experience with CI/CD tools such as Jenkins, GitLab CI, or CircleCI.
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment.

Technologies & Tools

The Principal DevOps Engineer will work with a variety of technologies and tools including but not limited to cloud platforms like AWS, GCP, or Azure, containerization tools such as Docker and Kubernetes, automation and configuration management tools like Ansible and Terraform, as well as CI/CD tools including Jenkins and GitLab. Familiarity with monitoring tools such as Prometheus and Grafana will also be beneficial.

Ideal Candidates

Ideal candidates for the Principal DevOps Engineer position will possess a strong sense of leadership and teamwork while demonstrating excellent communication skills. They should be naturally curious and passionate about technology and innovation, with a drive to improve processes and drive efficiencies. Candidates should exhibit adaptability, be proactive in resolving issues, and possess a strategic mindset to align DevOps practices with organizational goals. A focus on collaboration and mentorship within the team is essential to foster growth and a culture of continuous improvement.