DevOps Engineer

We are seeking on behalf of our client a highly motivated and experienced DevOps Engineer to manage and optimize AWS-based infrastructure, automate deployments, and support Kubernetes environments. The role includes building CI/CD pipelines, ensuring system reliability through monitoring and troubleshooting, managing databases, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver secure and scalable solutions.

Responsibilities:

1. Infrastructure Management

• Design, implement, and manage scalable, reliable, and secure infrastructure on cloud platforms (AWS)

• Automate infrastructure provisioning, configuration management, and application deployment using tools such as Terraform, Ansible, or similar

• Write and maintain scripts for infrastructure and application management (Shell, Python)

2. Kubernetes Management

• Deploy, manage, and scale containerized applications using Kubernetes

• Maintain and troubleshoot Kubernetes clusters to ensure high availability and reliability

• Implement best practices for resource management and security

• Work with development teams to optimize container orchestration and deployment strategies

3. Database Implementation & Management

• Design, implement, and manage database systems to ensure data integrity, performance, and reliability (MySQL, PostgreSQL, MongoDB)

• Optimize queries and indexes in collaboration with development teams

4. CI/CD Pipeline

• Develop and maintain CI/CD pipelines using GitHub, GitLab, or Jenkins

• Integrate automated testing and security scanning into workflows

5. Monitoring & Logging

• Set up and manage monitoring tools to ensure system reliability and performance (Prometheus, Grafana, Loki, NewRelic, DataDog

6. Collaboration

• Work closely with software development and operations teams to ensure seamless integration and deployment

• Collaborate with security teams to implement best practices and compliance standards

7. Troubleshooting

• Identify, diagnose, and resolve performance and scalability issues quickly

• Conduct root cause analysis and implement preventive measures

8. Backup & Recovery

• Develop and implement robust backup strategies

• Perform regular backup verification and testing for data recovery

• Implement disaster recovery plans and conduct regular drills

9. Documentation

• Create and maintain clear, comprehensive documentation for infrastructure, processes, and procedures

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field

• Minimum of 4 years of experience in DevOps

• Hands-on experience with AWS and Terraform is a must

• Hands-on experience with CI/CD tools such as Github or Gitlab is a must

• Hands-on with containerization and orchestration tools Docker, and Kubernetes is a must

• Experience with Monitoring and logging tools such as Prometheus, Grafana, Loki, ElasticSearch and NewRelic or DataDog

• Knowledge of MYSQL, PostgreSQL, MongoDB, REDIS, and Kafka

• In-depth knowledge of Linux/Unix systems and network protocols

• Good scripting skills using Shell and Python would be a plus

• Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail

• Strong communication and collaboration skills