The DevOps Engineer is a combination of a development role and system admin that bridges the gap between developers and the IT team. This role's responsibility is to thoroughly understand the software development lifecycle and understand the automation tools used to create the CI/CD (continuous integration/continuous delivery) pipeline. The goal is to minimize coding errors and facilitate rapid deployment of high-quality products.
The DevOps Engineer guides code releases from development to distribution.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Deploys upgrades and fixes by applying cloud (Azure, AWS, GCP) computing skills
- Designs, develops, and implements software automations based on team input and feedback
- Troubleshoots production issues and coordinates with the development team to streamline code deployment
- Implements automation tools and frameworks (CI/CD pipelines)
- Collaborates with team members to improve the company's engineering tools, systems and procedures and data security
- Optimizes the company's computing architecture
- Conducts systems tests for security, performance, and availability
- Develops and maintains design and troubleshooting documentation
EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:
- 3+ years' experience as a DevOps Engineer or equivalent software-engineering role
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent from a four-year college or university in accounting, business administration, computer science, finance or information systems
- High level of experience in Azure cloud environment including -
- Creation of environments
- Azure Resource Manager templates
- Resource groups
- App Services Environment
- Service Bus
- Azure APIM
- Expert in Linux environments
- Strong command of Docker and Kubernetes technologies
- Expert in Continuous Integration / Continuous Delivery tools (Azure DevOps CI/CD, Maven, Jenkins)
- Experience in shell and PowerShell scripting
- Experience in maintaining Java web applications and microservices
- Experience in network, server, and application-status monitoring (Data Dog)
- Solid command of software-automation production systems (Jenkins and Selenium)
- Expertise in software development methodologies
- Working knowledge of Ruby or Python and known DevOps tools like Git and GitHub, GitHub Work flows.
- Working knowledge of databases and SQL (Structured Query Language)
- Maintains a problem-solving attitude
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Proven ability to exercise independent judgment and take action
- Demonstrated analytical, mathematical and creative problem-solving skills
- Highly self-motivated and directed
- Proven ability to effectively prioritize and execute tasks while under pressure
- Demonstrated strong verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills
- Attention to detail, accuracy, time management and organizational skills
- Highly proficient in the use of MS Word, MS Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook
- Demonstrated listening and interpersonal skills