Job description
We asked an AI to tell us a DevOps-related joke, so if it isn’t funny, blame the machines:
Why did the DevOps engineer quit their job?
They couldn’t handle the constant deployment!
This role demands a highly skilled AWS professional capable of managing complex cloud environments, optimizing performance, and driving collaboration across teams. The ideal candidate will bring a mix of technical expertise, problem-solving abilities, and strong communication skills to support mission-critical applications and services. Our client has customers across the globe, and they provide B2B solutions for large events, in particular, sporting events. We can’t name their customers but we bet you’ve heard of them.
Here’s what your responsibilities will be:
Oversee and maintain a multi-region cloud environment, focusing on:
- Backup and recovery procedures
- Performance optimization
- Server patching and updates
- Security issue resolution
Ensure system performance and availability meet established SLAs
Employ Infrastructure as Code tools for streamlined infrastructure management
Address and resolve complex AWS and migration challenges
Manage RDS instances, including optimization and monitoring
Assist development teams with performance-related concerns
Establish and maintain CloudWatch alerts
Provide swift incident response, conduct root cause analysis, and implement preventative solutions
Foster collaboration between development and operations teams
This is the kind of experience we’re looking for:
- Proven expertise in AWS DevOps, with focus on design, development, testing, deployment, and migration of critical applications
- Minimum 5 years hands-on AWS experience
- Proficiency with SQL Server and PostgreSQL
- Capability to implement AWS server scaling solutions
- In-depth knowledge of AWS services and tools, including:
- RDS and EC2 Management Consoles
- CloudWatch
- Various AWS storage solutions and RDS engine types
- S3, Load Balancing, Route 53
- GuardDuty and Security Hub
- Architecture design skills for complex client needs
- Strong communication abilities
- Open to providing team mentorship
- Proficiency with Jenkins, Containers, Terraform and PowerShell scripting
Other:
- AWS Certified Solutions Architect
- AWS Certified DevOps Engineer
- Availability to manage incidents over weekends, particularly on Sundays (it’s a big sporting day)
- Able to work in US Eastern Timezone
If you’re interested, please fill out the form below and attach your resume to deploy your details to our server ;)
