Remote Senior DevOps Engineer (all genders)

Description:

• At AlfaDocs, we are transforming healthcare with our software platform that streamlines practice management and patient relationships.
• We provide a collaborative and respectful environment where contributions are valued, aiming to make a lasting impact on the healthcare industry.
• As a Senior DevOps Engineer, you will own the DevOps topic and have the opportunity to build your dream infrastructure.
• Responsibilities include designing, building, and maintaining scalable, secure, high-availability infrastructure using Docker and Ansible.
• You will implement and enforce best practices for Infrastructure as Code (IaC), configuration management, and security.
• Develop and manage CI/CD pipelines with GitLab CI/CD for seamless automated deployments.
• Implement security best practices across infrastructure and applications, ensuring GDPR compliance.
• Automate routine tasks to improve efficiency and reduce manual effort.
• Proactively suggest and implement enhancements to systems, processes, and workflows.
• Participate in architectural discussions, providing insights from both development and DevOps perspectives.
• Support your work with backend development in PHP and manage MySQL databases, including schema design and query optimization.

Requirements:

• A minimum of 6 years of experience, with at least 2 years in a senior role.
• Experience with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools such as Terraform or Pulumi.
• Strong understanding of cloud platforms like AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud.
• Expertise in Linux system administration and shell scripting.
• Strong experience in configuring and managing Apache, Nginx, and HAProxy for web hosting and load balancing.
• Proficient in monitoring tools like Nagios, Icinga, and Grafana to ensure system health.
• Deep knowledge of networking principles including TCP/IP, DNS, VPNs, firewalls, and load balancing.
• Awareness of security best practices, especially when handling sensitive healthcare data.
• Experience with New Relic for application performance monitoring and optimization.
• Solid experience using Ansible for configuration management and automation.
• Strong PHP development skills, preferably with Symfony or Laravel frameworks.
• Strong experience with MySQL, including design, optimization, and management.

Benefits:

• You will receive equipment including a laptop, headphones, keyboard, mouse, smartphone with unlimited data, and a dedicated office monitor.
• A bonus is provided for paid English or German language courses.
• We offer training courses, books, workshops, and team-building activities for personal and professional growth.
• Partnership with Serenis provides three online psychotherapy sessions if needed.
• Regular company reunions, including yearly meetups and a Christmas dinner.
• Snacks and fruit are always available in the office, along with good beer at the end of the week.