DevOps Engineer - Umanist Staffing LLC

Overview

The DevOps Engineer plays a crucial role in the software development lifecycle by bridging the gap between development, QA, and operations. This role is essential in ensuring the continuous integration, continuous delivery, and continuous deployment of software projects, leveraging automation and cloud-based infrastructure.

Key Responsibilities

Develop and maintain CI/CD pipelines for efficient software delivery

Implement and manage cloud-based infrastructure and deployment patterns

Automate manual processes to increase efficiency and reliability

Collaborate with development teams to optimize code releases

Monitor system performance and implement improvements

Implement and optimize containerization strategies

Manage and maintain networking configurations and infrastructure

Ensure security best practices are implemented throughout the infrastructure

Provide technical support and troubleshoot issues across the development pipeline

Contribute to the adoption and improvement of agile practices within the organization

Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality software

Stay updated with emerging technologies and industry trends

Document processes, procedures, and configurations effectively

Participate in on-call support and incident response

Implement and maintain automated monitoring and alerting systems

Required Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field

Proven experience in a DevOps or similar role

Strong knowledge of cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or GCP

Proficiency in automation tools like Ansible, Puppet, or Chef

Experience with containerization technologies like Docker and Kubernetes

Solid understanding of networking principles and protocols

Familiarity with scripting languages such as Python, Bash, or PowerShell

Expertise in implementing and managing CI/CD pipelines

Ability to work in an agile environment and embrace agile methodologies

Knowledge of monitoring tools like Prometheus, Grafana, or ELK stack

Understanding of security best practices in software and infrastructure

Excellent problem-solving and troubleshooting skills

Strong communication and collaboration abilities

Relevant certifications like AWS Certified DevOps Engineer, Docker Certified Associate, or similar

Proactive mindset and ability to work in a fast-paced environment