Senior DevOps Engineer (AMER)

** What We Are Looking For**

We seek a skilled Senior DevOps Engineer with a strong AWS background, specializing in ECS, RDS, API Gateway, and Lambda functions. The ideal candidate should possess excellent problem-solving abilities, extensive AWS knowledge, and effective communication skills. You will report directly to our Product DevOps Team Lead, assisting in ensuring the smooth operation of our SaaS product by leveraging AWS expertise and collaborating with various teams to address issues.

Key Responsibilities

• Responsible for directly reporting to the Product DevOps Team Lead while conforming to team guidance.
• Engage in debugging and resolving AWS-related issues with a focus on cost-effective resolutions.
• Effectively communicate with project management to align DevOps activities with project objectives, including cost implications.
• Solid grasp of DevOps principles and containerization techniques.
• Possess an eagerness to learn, adapt, and actively enhance skill sets.
• Promptly address incidents and optimize resource utilization for cost efficiency.
• Enhance current AWS resource usage for efficient operations.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
• At least 5 years of experience in DevOps, specifically in AWS and ECS, emphasizing cost optimization.
• Proficiency in AWS services like ECS, RDS, API Gateway, and Lambda functions, with a focus on troubleshooting and cost-effectiveness.
• Experience in infrastructure as code (Terraform), CI/CD practices, and understanding cost implications.
• Strong communication skills to collaborate with diverse teams including project management and developers.

Preferred Skills

• Ability to thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.
• Familiarity with agile methodologies and software development practices.
• Knowledge of blockchain technologies, particularly RPC protocols, is advantageous.

AWS Expertise Checklist

• Extensive knowledge and proficiency in various AWS services such as ECS, EC2, S3, RDS, Lambda, IAM, and CloudFormation.
• Skills to design scalable, fault-tolerant, and cost-effective solutions using AWS services.

Infrastructure as Code (IaC) Proficiency

• Ability to effectively use Terraform and other infrastructure as code tools to manage AWS resources efficiently.
• Skilled in designing, implementing, and maintaining infrastructure following best IaC practices.

Continuous Integration/Continuous Deployment (CI/CD) Expertise

• Designing, implementing, and managing CI/CD pipelines with tools such as GitHub Actions, AWS CodePipeline, and Jenkins.
• Automating deployment processes for seamless integration of development and production environments.

Monitoring and Logging Skills

• Proficient in setting up monitoring and logging systems using AWS CloudWatch, CloudTrail, and third-party solutions like Datadog or Splunk.
• Analytical ability to proactively identify and rectify issues through log and metric analysis.

Security and Compliance Knowledge

• Familiarity with AWS security standards and experience implementing security controls like IAM policies, VPC configurations, encryption, and auditing.

Automation and Scripting Abilities

• Proficiency in Python, Bash, or similar scripting languages for automating tasks and managing AWS resources.
• Experience in creating custom tools and scripts to enhance operational efficiency.

Collaboration and Communication

• Strong collaboration skills to work effectively with cross-functional teams, including developers, operations, and QA engineers.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills for documenting processes, sharing knowledge, and proposing solutions.

Scalability and Performance Focus

• Experience in optimizing AWS infrastructure for performance, scalability, and cost-efficiency.
• Proficient in conducting performance analysis, identifying bottlenecks, and implementing optimizations.

Incident Response and Disaster Recovery Expertise

• Proficiency in designing and implementing disaster recovery plans and backup solutions on AWS.

Innovation and Continuous Learning

• Enthusiasm for staying updated with the latest AWS services, industry trends, and best practices.
• Ability to innovate and suggest new solutions to enhance system reliability, performance, and security.

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