Remote DevOps Engineer

Description:

• Ripjar specializes in the development of software and data products that help governments and organizations combat serious financial crime.
• The technology is used to identify criminal activity such as money laundering and terrorist financing, enabling organizations to enforce sanctions at scale against rogue entities and state actors.
• The team’s mission is to enable the delivery of high-quality software to various environments through technical skills, process implementation, and software management, anchored in a culture of continuous innovation.
• As a DevOps Engineer at Ripjar, you will be responsible for ensuring the reliability and security of the infrastructure that supports development and operational services.
• You will actively support and continuously improve the core infrastructure offering, providing a solid foundation for delivering cutting-edge solutions to customers.
• Key tasks include automating the deployment, operation, and maintenance of systems in a hybrid cloud environment using Infrastructure as Code and Configuration Management tooling, administering systems and applications on Linux-based systems, designing and maintaining IP networks, creating automated solutions for development teams, improving code security, and implementing effective monitoring of applications and infrastructure services.

Requirements:

• Strong experience in administering and securing Linux hosts on both virtual and physical infrastructure is required.
• Extensive experience using Infrastructure as Code and Configuration Management tooling, such as Ansible, Terraform, and Helm, is necessary.
• Experience in configuring, managing, and securing public cloud infrastructure, including AWS and Azure, is essential.
• Candidates must have experience administering containerized applications using Kubernetes and Docker.
• Experience in administering IP networking in a corporate environment is required.
• Candidates should have experience automating tasks using languages and tools such as Bash, Python, JavaScript, and GitHub Actions.
• Knowledge of effectively using security testing and monitoring tooling, such as SAST and SIEM products, is necessary.
• Candidates with experience contributing to incident response across a complex microservice-based application will be of particular interest.
• Familiarity with application security best practices, including identifying potential threats and vulnerabilities, designing secure software systems, and implementing robust security measures, is preferred.

Benefits:

• The position offers a base salary of up to £75,000 per year, depending on skills and experience.
• Employees receive 25 days of annual leave plus their birthday off, increasing to 30 days after five years of service.
• The role allows for fully remote working with occasional travel to Cheltenham.
• Private family healthcare is provided.
• Life assurance is included as part of the benefits package.
• An employee assistance program is available for support.
• The company makes contributions to your pension.
• Enhanced maternity and paternity pay is offered.
• Employees receive the latest technology, including a top-of-the-range MacBook Pro.
• There is a well-stocked pantry with food, snacks, and drinks available when in the office.