DevOps/Platform Engineer
inKind
Contract Austin , Texas, United States Posted 2 months ago
About Position
DevOps/Platform Engineer (Contract)
$0.00 / Hourly
Austin , Texas, United States
DevOps/Platform Engineer
Contract Austin , Texas, United States Posted 2 months ago
Skills
● Infrastructure as Code (IaC) Implementation: Build a secure robust scalable cloud infrastructure on Amazon Web Services (AWS) using tools like AWS CloudFormation or Terraform. Create and manage infrastructure components as code ensuring consistency and repeatability. ● Continuous Integration and Continuous Deployment (CI/CD): Design and optimize CI/CD pipelines using AWS DevOps tools. Automate build test and deployment processes to accelerate software delivery. ● GitHub Management: Collaborate with development teams to implement best practices for source code management using GitHub. Ensure version control code reviews and efficient collaboration. ● Kubernetes Orchestration: Proficiently work with Kubernetes to deploy manage and scale containerized applications. Implement automated pipelines for building testing and deploying applications using Kubernetes. ● AWS CodePipeline Integration: Utilize AWS CodePipeline for end-to-end automation of application releases. Configure stages actions and integrations to achieve continuous delivery. ● Ephemeral Environments for CI/CD Pipelines: Set up Ephemeral (temporary disposable) environments for testing staging and production. Leverage Kubernetes to create isolated environments that mimic production conditions. ● Cloud Monitoring and Optimization: Implement best practices for monitoring applications and provide recommendations for improvement. Optimize resource utilization cost and performance in AWS. ● Technical Documentation and Communication: Write clear and concise documentation sample code tutorials and best practice recommendations. Adapt communication to different levels of critical business and technical stakeholders. ● Containerization and Orchestration: Utilize Docker for containerization and manage containers using AWS Elastic Container Service (ECS). Work with Kubernetes for container orchestration. ● Solid AWS Services Experience: Demonstrate expertise in AWS services including VPC EC2 EBS S3 ASG CloudWatch Lambda and Load Balancer. Understand security groups networking and high availability. ● Ephemeral Environment Cleanup: Develop strategies for automatically cleaning up ephemeral environments after use. Ensure efficient resource utilization and cost savings.Description
As an Expert DevOps/Platform Engineer, you’ll play a pivotal role in ensuring seamless integration, automation, and operational excellence in our cloud environments. You’ll collaborate with development and operations teams to streamline software delivery processes, enhance infrastructure, and drive continuous improvement. If you’re passionate about cloud technologies and thrive in a dynamic environment, this role is for you!
Responsibilities
- ● 5+ years of experience as a DevOps/Platform developer with a strong track record of success
- ● Proven experience in designing and implementing large-scale, complex software systems, proactive approach to anticipating edge cases & clarifying requirements
- ● Deep understanding of object-oriented programming principles, design patterns, and software architecture best practices
- ● Experience with distributed systems, scalability, and performance optimization
- ● Experience with cloud platforms like AWS, Kubernetes, or similar
- ● Excellent communication, collaboration, and leadership skills
- ● Passion for building high-quality, maintainable, and scalable software
- ● Experience with version control systems like GitHub
- ● Strong understanding of object-oriented programming principles and design patterns
- ● Strong knowledge of Python, bash scripts, YAML, Monitoring and Observability, SLI/SLO, Event correlation, and performance optimization
- ● Strong debugging skills with the ability to find and solve problems with minimal documentation or outside help.
- ● Proven ability to write clean, efficient, and maintainable code
- ● Excellent communication and collaboration skills
- ● Passion for building impactful products and a desire to make a difference
- Bonus Points:
- ● Experience with containerization technologies like Docker and Kubernetes
- ● Experience in a fast-paced startup environment
- ● Experience with creating Ephemeral Environments
- What We Offer:
- ● Competitive salary and benefits package
- ● Opportunity to work on meaningful projects that make a real impact
- ● Collaborative and supportive work environment
- ● Chance to learn and grow with a talented team
- ● On-Site, Remote & Hybrid work culture
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