DevOps Engineer

Job Title:

DevOps Engineer with Expertise in AWS, Database Management, and Cloud Networking

Job Description:

We are seeking a highly skilled DevOps Engineer with a minimum of 7 years of experience in Amazon Web Services (AWS), strong expertise in database management, and a solid understanding of cloud networking. The ideal candidate will play a pivotal role in optimizing, scaling, and maintaining our cloud infrastructure and deployment pipelines. You will work collaboratively with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless integration of cloud solutions and infrastructure with development, operations, and security protocols.

 Key Responsibilities:

1. AWS Infrastructure Management:
   • Design, deploy, and manage scalable, reliable, and secure AWS environments.
   • Automate infrastructure provisioning using IAC tools like Pulumi, CloudFormation, Terraform, or AWS CDK.
   • Optimize AWS services for performance and cost efficiency.
2. CI/CS Pipeline Development:
   • Build and maintain robust CI/CD pipelines using tools like Azure DevOps, Jenkins, GitLab CI, CircleCI, or AWS CodePipeline.
   • Ensure smooth and automated application deployments with minimal downtime.
3. Database Management:
   • Manage, monitor, and optimize databases such as RDS (PostgreSQL, SQl Server), RedShift, or other cloud database solutions.
   • Design and implement disaster recovery plans, database backups, and high-availability strategies.
   • Troubleshoot performance issues and execute data migrations as needed.
4. Cloud Networking:
   • Configure and manage VPCs, subnets, and security groups to ensure secure and efficient network communication.
   • Implement and manage DNS configurations, load balancers (ALB/NLB), and VPNs.
   • Monitor and troubleshoot network performance issues, ensuring uptime and resiliency.
5. Monitoring and Logging:
   • Implement monitoring solutions using CloudWatch, CloudTrail etc.
   • Set up logging and alerting systems for proactive issue detection.
6. Collaboration and Support:
   • Collaborate with developers, QA engineers, and security teams to ensure infrastructure aligns with business needs.
   • Document processes, configurations, and architecture for team-wide accessibility.
   • Provide on-call support to address critical production issues.
   • SOC-2 Compliance monitoring and tracking using Vanta software.

Required Qualifications:

• 7+ years of hands-on experience with AWS services (EC2, S3, Lambda, RDS, IAM, VPC, CloudFront, etc.).
• Strong proficiency in database management and query optimization.
• Deep understanding of cloud networking concepts, including routing, security, and load balancing.
• Experience with infrastructure-as-code (IaC) tools like Terraform, CloudFormation, or similar.
• Strong scripting skills in Python, Bash, or similar languages for automation.
• Proficiency with CI/CD tools and Git-based workflows.
• Familiarity with containerization tools like Docker and orchestration platforms like Kubernetes.
• Excellent troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.

Preferred Skills:

• AWS certifications (e.g., AWS Certified Solutions Architect, DevOps Engineer).
• Knowledge of compliance and security best practices in cloud environments.
• Familiarity with observability platforms like Datadog.

Benefits:

• Competitive salary and performance-based bonuses.
• Flexible work hours and remote working opportunities.
• Professional development budget for certifications and training.
• Health, dental, and vision insurance.
•  401(k) retirement plan with employer match.