Job description
Work set-up : Fully Remote
Time zone: 1:00PM - 10:00PM Mon-Fri
Experience required : 7 years minimum
Starting date : ASAP
Reporting to: IT Manager
We are currently looking for a dynamic and experienced Senior DevOps and Cloud Expert to join our passionate team. As a key member of our technical team, you will play a vital role in the development, deployment and maintenance of our CI/CD pipelines, as well as automating the deployment and infrastructure management processes.
Key Responsibilities
CI/CD Pipeline Development & Maintenance
- Design, implement, and manage CI/CD pipelines using GitLab CI or similar tools.
- Automate build, test, and deployment processes for containerized applications.
- Optimize release workflows to ensure efficiency, consistency, and security.
Infrastructure as Code & Automation
- Build and maintain infrastructure using Terraform, Helm, and Ansible.
- Automate provisioning and scaling of Kubernetes clusters (experience with OpenShift is a plus).
- Integrate self-healing capabilities and robust monitoring solutions.
Containerization & Orchestration
- Administer and fine-tune Docker containers and Kubernetes environments.
- Monitor application performance and adjust resource allocation as needed.
- Apply best practices for container lifecycle management and security.
Monitoring, Logging & Incident Management
- Implement infrastructure monitoring using tools like Prometheus and Grafana.
- Set up and maintain logging and alerting systems (e.g., Loki, ELK stack).
- Diagnose and resolve production issues, contributing to root cause analysis.
Collaboration & Documentation
Partner with development and system administration teams to ensure seamless operations.
Document infrastructure designs, automation scripts, and operational workflows.
Drive continuous improvement of DevOps methodologies and toolsets.
Required Technical Skills
- Demonstrated experience working with Linux-based systems (Ubuntu, CentOS, RHEL).
- Deep knowledge of containerization technologies (Docker) and orchestration platforms (Kubernetes).
- Practical experience with CI/CD tools such as GitLab CI, Jenkins, or similar.
- Strong grasp of cloud infrastructure, particularly in private or hybrid cloud environments.
- Proficiency in scripting languages like Shell, Python, or Bash.
Preferred Qualifications
- Familiarity with GitOps practices and tools (e.g., ArgoCD).
- Understanding of service mesh architectures and ingress controllers (e.g., NGINX).
- Experience with security and code quality tools such as SonarQube.
Soft Skills
- Self-driven, well-organized, and proactive in approach.
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities with keen attention to detail.
- Comfortable collaborating with distributed, cross-functional teams.
- Professional fluency in English, both spoken and written.
