DevOps Engineer

recruitometry (New York, USA) Follow 2 days ago

Full-time 195,000 USD

DevOps Engineer

About the Role:

We are seeking an experienced DevOps Engineer to join a high-performing engineering team responsible for supporting and scaling mission-critical production environments that power a global technology platform. This role offers the opportunity to work at the center of infrastructure, automation, cloud operations, and platform reliability while partnering closely with software engineering, architecture, and product teams.

As a key member of the DevOps organization, you will play a vital role in designing, building, and maintaining scalable cloud infrastructure, enhancing CI/CD processes, driving automation initiatives, and ensuring the reliability, security, and performance of production systems. The ideal candidate is passionate about cloud technologies, Kubernetes, infrastructure automation, and building resilient systems that support rapid innovation and business growth.

Key Responsibilities:

Own and support large-scale production environments, ensuring stability, performance, and reliability.
Design, build, and maintain scalable cloud infrastructure within AWS environments.
Collaborate closely with engineering, architecture, and product teams to support development and deployment initiatives.
Design and implement CI/CD pipelines and deployment strategies for microservices-based architectures.
Build and enhance automation frameworks to improve operational efficiency and system reliability.
Manage, maintain, and optimize Kubernetes clusters, including Amazon EKS environments.
Implement and support Kubernetes ecosystem tools such as ArgoCD, Keda, service mesh technologies, secrets management platforms, and deployment automation solutions.
Analyze system performance, troubleshoot production issues, and implement long-term improvements.
Manage infrastructure using Infrastructure as Code (IaC) methodologies and tools.
Maintain and optimize monitoring, observability, and alerting platforms.
Support application deployment processes, release management, and production readiness initiatives.
Configure and maintain networking infrastructure, including DNS, CDN, firewall, and cloud networking components.
Partner with development teams to improve platform scalability, security, and operational excellence.
Participate in infrastructure planning, architecture reviews, and strategic technology initiatives.
Develop automation scripts and tooling to streamline operational processes.
Maintain documentation, operational procedures, and technical standards across infrastructure environments.
Support continuous improvement initiatives focused on security, availability, and system performance.

Qualifications:

Minimum of 6 years of experience as a DevOps Engineer with strong infrastructure expertise.
Minimum of 4 years of hands-on experience working within AWS environments, including services such as RDS, Lambda, S3, VPC, CloudWatch, and related cloud technologies.
Minimum of 3 years of practical experience managing Kubernetes environments, particularly Amazon EKS.
Strong experience with Kubernetes ecosystem tools including ArgoCD, Keda, service mesh technologies, secret management solutions, and deployment automation platforms.
Deep understanding of cloud architecture, infrastructure management, and production operations.
Experience with Infrastructure as Code tools including Terraform and Ansible.
Strong knowledge of Linux administration, networking, firewalls, DNS, CDN technologies, and infrastructure security.
Experience with monitoring and observability platforms including ELK, Grafana, Prometheus, Datadog, AppDynamics, or similar technologies.
Database experience supporting SQL and cloud-based database environments.
Proficiency in scripting and automation using Python, PowerShell, Shell scripting, Groovy, JavaScript, PHP, or similar languages.
Strong troubleshooting, problem-solving, and analytical skills.
Excellent communication and collaboration skills with the ability to work effectively across multiple technical teams.
Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, highly collaborative environment.

Why Join Us:

Play a critical role in supporting and scaling a global, high-availability technology platform serving customers worldwide.
Work with cutting-edge cloud-native technologies, including AWS, Kubernetes, microservices, and modern DevOps tooling.
Take ownership of mission-critical infrastructure and influence platform architecture, automation, and operational strategy.
Collaborate with talented engineers across DevOps, Software Engineering, Architecture, and Product teams.
Drive meaningful automation initiatives that improve reliability, scalability, and deployment efficiency across the organization.
Gain hands-on experience with large-scale Kubernetes environments, CI/CD pipelines, observability platforms, and Infrastructure as Code.
Solve complex technical challenges in a fast-paced, innovative, and engineering-driven environment.
Enjoy significant opportunities for professional growth, technical development, and career advancement.
Contribute to a culture that values innovation, collaboration, continuous learning, and operational excellence.
Join a global organization where your ideas, expertise, and contributions have a direct and measurable impact on business success.

Compensation & Benefits:

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance.
Retirement savings program.
Paid time off and company holidays.
Professional development and continuous learning opportunities.
Career growth and advancement opportunities within a global organization.
Exposure to modern cloud-native technologies and large-scale distributed systems.
Collaborative and innovative engineering culture.
Hybrid work environment with regular in-person collaboration opportunities.
Employee wellness and support programs.
Opportunity to work on globally impactful products and technologies.