Remote DevOps Engineer

Description:

• The DevOps Engineer position is responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining automated infrastructure and CI/CD pipelines using Azure, Azure DevOps, and various DevOps tools.
• This role involves collaborating closely with development and operations teams to identify and resolve issues, ensuring system performance and security across the entire platform lifecycle.
• The essential functions include managing CI/CD pipelines, automating infrastructure, and implementing monitoring and alerting solutions.
• The candidate will design, build, and optimize automated CI/CD pipelines leveraging Terraform and Azure DevOps, integrating code quality checks and unit testing into pipelines.
• The role requires automating the provisioning and configuration management of cloud infrastructure using tools like Terraform, Ansible, and PowerShell.
• The DevOps Engineer will implement monitoring solutions to ensure platform performance and conduct root cause analysis to troubleshoot production incidents.

Requirements:

• A Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field is required.
• The candidate must have 3-5 years of hands-on experience in DevOps practices, including CI/CD pipeline development, infrastructure as code (IaC), and automation.
• Strong proficiency with infrastructure as code tools (e.g., Terraform) and scripting languages (Bash, Python, PowerShell) is necessary.
• The candidate should demonstrate excellence in communication, with the ability to convey complex ideas clearly and concisely.
• A professional demeanor and self-directed motivation are essential.
• In-depth knowledge of at least one major cloud platform (Azure, AWS, GCP) is required.
• Hands-on experience with CI/CD tools, particularly Azure DevOps, is necessary.
• Familiarity with configuration management tools such as Ansible, Terraform, or Puppet is preferred.
• Knowledge of monitoring tools like LogicMonitor and SumoLogic is required.
• Proficiency in version control with Git and an understanding of security best practices for cloud environments are necessary.
• Preferred qualifications include experience with containerization technologies (Docker, Kubernetes) and familiarity with network concepts and security principles.
• Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting skills, along with excellent communication and collaboration abilities, are preferred.

Benefits:

• The position offers a 100% remote work environment and employer-provided equipment.
• Employees receive medical, dental, and vision insurance, along with a health savings plan that includes employer contributions.
• Medical and dental flexible spending accounts are available.
• The company provides basic life, short-term disability, and long-term disability insurance at no cost to employees.
• A 401K plan with employer match is offered, with the company matching 100% of the first 4% of salary deferrals, and all contributions are 100% vested immediately.
• Employees can take advantage of an employee discount program for electronics, groceries, travel, entertainment, and more.
• An employee assistance program and pay on demand are also included.
• Additional benefits include critical illness, hospital indemnity, group accident, and legal insurance, as well as paid time off.
• More benefits may be available as part of the employment package.