Remote Contract DevOps Engineer

Description:

• The contract DevOps Engineer will work closely with the Data Platform engineering team at Campspot.
• Responsibilities include providing on-call support for Production relational databases, cross-region replication, and data security.
• The engineer will improve database performance monitoring, triage query optimization, and work on automated issue remediation.
• They will be the primary contact for infrastructure/networking to the Data Platform team and perform proactive maintenance on AWS RDS Aurora database clusters.
• Implementing access logging, cost optimization for data stores, rewriting reporting queries, and supporting self-service provisioning of sample data are also part of the role.
• The engineer will provide feedback on code reviews, participate in architectural discussions, and develop custom modules to support provisioned AWS data resources.

Requirements:

• Demonstrated expertise with AWS services like RDS, DMS, S3, DynamoDB, MSK, Secrets Manager, KMS, IAM, and Cloudwatch.
• 1+ year of Terraform/Terragrunt module development experience.
• Familiarity with cloud security, networking principles, and cost optimization discussions.
• Ability to debug local and deployed systems, describe architectural patterns, and work with MySQL and Postgres databases.
• Intermediate English level for reading, writing, and communication.

Benefits:

• The hourly rate for this position starts at $23 USD, with the final rate based on candidate experience and skill level.
• Campspot offers a motivated team environment of outdoor enthusiasts and software professionals.
• Opportunities for learning, collaboration, and innovation within a culture that values diversity and inclusivity.
• Exposure to cutting-edge technologies and the chance to work on projects that enhance the camping experience for a wide range of users.