Lead DevOps Engineer

About the job

We seek a driven and detail-oriented Lead DevOps Engineer to enhance and manage our modern infrastructure operations. The ideal candidate will have a robust background in IaC infrastructure such as code, container orchestration, and CICD, and experience in open-source tools, with experience in managing any cloud provider's technologies, preferably Oracle. This role involves collaborating with cross-engineering teams to innovate and support scalable and efficient deployment solutions.

Responsibilities

• Deploy, configure, and maintain container orchestration systems using Kubernetes, ensuring high availability and reliability.
• Manage continuous deployment pipelines for rollouts and updates using ArgoCD, integrating with development workflows for seamless automation.
• Develop and maintain scalable monitoring solutions using Prometheus, Loki, and Grafana. Ensure all critical systems are monitored with real-time alerts and analytics to respond to incidents swiftly.
• Engage with open-source tools and communities to stay ahead of the latest industry trends and technologies, and contribute back to open-source projects where applicable.
• Collaborate with the engineering team to troubleshoot and resolve issues in staging and production environments.
• Implement security best practices and maintain compliance with industry standards across all operational platforms.
• Document all procedures and workflows, ensuring that best practices are followed within the team.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in DevOps, systems administration, or software development with a strong focus on automation and deployment.
• Proficient with Kubernetes and Docker for containerization and orchestration.
• Experience with CI/CD tools, particularly ArgoCD, and understanding of GitOps principles.
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field, or equivalent work experience.
• Hands-on experience with monitoring tools such as Prometheus and Grafana.
• Familiarity with managing and deploying open-source solutions and participating in open-source communities.
• Strong problem-solving skills, with the ability to troubleshoot complex issues systematically.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills to work effectively across various teams.