Lead DevOps Engineer

Amazon Web Services, Amazon Elastic Kubernetes Service, Docker, Kubernetes, Helm, Terraform, Scripting Languages

We are looking for a highly skilled Lead DevOps Engineer to join our remote team, working on an exciting project that involves the development and deployment of a cloud-based platform using Amazon Web Services. As the Lead DevOps Engineer, you will be responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining the infrastructure and tools required to support the project's development and deployment processes. You will work closely with cross-functional teams to ensure the platform meets high standards of reliability, scalability, and security. If you are passionate about DevOps and have a deep understanding of AWS, we invite you to apply for this position.

Responsibilities

Design, implement, and maintain the infrastructure and tools required to support the development and deployment processes of the cloud-based platform
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure the platform meets high standards of reliability, scalability, and security
Develop and implement best practices for infrastructure management, including monitoring, logging, and alerting
Automate repetitive tasks and streamline processes using scripting languages and infrastructure as code tools
Design and implement CI/CD pipelines to support the development and deployment of the platform
Manage and mentor a team of DevOps engineers, providing guidance, support, and feedback

Requirements

A minimum of 5 years of experience in DevOps, with a focus on AWS
Expertise in AWS services such as Amazon Elastic Kubernetes Service, EC2, S3, RDS, and Lambda
Hands-on experience with containerization technologies such as Docker and Kubernetes, and container orchestration tools like Helm
Proficiency in Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools like Terraform, enabling you to manage infrastructure as software
Strong scripting skills in Bash, Python, or other scripting languages, allowing you to automate repetitive tasks and streamline processes
Experience in designing and implementing CI/CD pipelines using tools like Jenkins, GitLab, or AWS CodePipeline
Excellent communication and leadership skills, allowing you to manage and mentor a team of DevOps engineers
Fluent spoken and written English at an upper-intermediate level or higher

Nice to have

Experience with other cloud platforms such as Google Cloud Platform or Microsoft Azure
Knowledge of other container orchestration tools such as Nomad or Mesos
Familiarity with serverless technologies such as AWS Lambda or Google Cloud Functions
Experience in managing and optimizing databases such as MySQL, PostgreSQL, or MongoDB

Benefits

International projects with top brands
Work with global teams of highly skilled, diverse peers
Healthcare benefits
Employee financial programs
Paid time off and sick leave
Upskilling, reskilling and certification courses
Unlimited access to the LinkedIn Learning library and 22,000+ courses
Global career opportunities
Volunteer and community involvement opportunities
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