DevOps Engineer

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.

Requirements

• 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.