SUMMARY
We’re hiring a DevOps Engineer to help us solve problems, ease the burden of many manual tasks taken on from developers, deploy code, and manage operations as we grow our new platform. The ideal candidate has experience across the full stack and is a self-starter who loves to code and is strong in Amazon Web Services (AWS).
The DevOps Engineer will develop and maintain infrastructure via automation. They will maintain applications which help software engineers. They will be responsible for the installation, maintenance, upgrades, performance testing and support of Linux e-commerce software, Java, and PHP applications. They will be part of the team to provide 24/7 on-call support on a rotating basis.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
- Maintains confidentiality of CDS Global and its clients’ proprietary information.
• Develops and maintains infrastructure via automation using tools such as Terraform, Python, & Bash.
• Maintains applications such as GitHub Actions, Jenkins, and custom internal automation tooling with the goal to help software engineers do their jobs at a faster pace with less overhead.
• Creates tools for automation, configuration, and monitoring.
• Create efficiencies with tooling. Manages, monitors, and supports infrastructure.
• Responsible for the installation, maintenance, upgrades, performance testing and support of Linux e-commerce software, Java, and PHP applications.
• Develops, configures, and manages application servers as well as the software that runs on those servers.
• Responsible for developing and executing a DevOps strategy to ensure quality software deployments and overall application health and performance.
• Develops infrastructure to incorporate latest technology best practices and improve operational performance.
• Analyzes and maintains system performance such as server stress and ensures efficient resource usage.
• Collaborates with software application developers and engineers to configure and troubleshoot application servers.
• Designs, builds, and maintains IT infrastructure including storage solutions, servers, switches, firewalls, and networks.
• Manages the deployment, maintenance, and upgrade processes of software applications.
• Installs and configures systems.
- Documents all operational processes and procedures to optimize support and management of deployed systems. Demonstrates proficiency in establishing repeatable processes.
• Develops and maintains mission-critical information extraction, analysis, and management systems.
• Implements streaming analysis algorithms to generate question focused data sets (QFDs).
• Provides direct and responsive support for urgent analytic needs.
• Participates in architecture and software development activities.
• Coordinates tasks between development and operations teams.
• Uses open source technologies and tools to accomplish specific use cases encountered within the project.
• Uses coding languages or scripting methodologies to solve a problem with a custom workflow.
• Collaborates with others on the project to brainstorm about the best way to tackle a complex technological infrastructure, security, or development problem.
• Performs incremental testing actions on code, processes, and deployments to identify ways to streamline execution and minimize errors encountered.
• Optimizes relationships between the development, quality assurance and IT operations teams. Promotes communication, integration, and collaboration for enhanced software development productivity.
• Provides 24/7 on-call support on a rotating basis.
• Interacts in a cooperative and professional manner, with all levels of employees, vendors and/or clients, in a team environment.
• Organizes tasks and resources to complete work and meet deadlines according to established departmental procedures.
• Follows CDS Global ergonomic and safety policies.
ADDITIONAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Assumes additional responsibilities as requested (or required).
EDUCATION AND/OR CERTIFICATION, SKILLS AND LICENSING
• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, MIS, or equivalent area of technical study. Equivalent education and/or experience may be substituted for the minimum education requirement.
• One or more years working in the AWS environment, including EC2, RDS, S3, and IAM. Minimum two or more years of successful professional experience as a senior level Senior Software Engineer or a senior level Systems Administrator or comparable experience.
• One or more years as a DevOps Engineer or relevant experience.
• Minimum one or more years of professional experience deploying and supporting high traffic, scalable web applications/services.
• One or more years working in the AWS environment, including EC2, RDS, S3, IAM.
• Experience with configuration management tools such as Terraform, Ansible, Puppet, or Chef
• Experience creating automation using AWS SDKs in Python, Ruby, or similar languages.
• Experience managing on premises applications, as well as experience working with Cloud environment and technologies (AWS, GCP, Azure).
• Experience with Docker and container orchestration.
• Experience working in a highly clustered environment.
• Strong experience maintaining, upgrading, and optimizing Linux e-Commerce software and J2EE/PHP applications.
• Experience with deployment, configuration, and management of containers using leading container solutions.
• Comprehensive understanding of audit and compliance requirements to meet PCI-DSS standards.
• Technical knowledge and experience across a variety of IT areas, including infrastructure, development, operations, and quality assurance.
• Excellent problem-solving and troubleshooting skills.
• Process-oriented with great documentation skills.
• Knowledge of best practices and IT operations in an always-available service.
• Experience with or knowledge of Agile Software Development methodologies.
• Familiarity with container orchestration services, especially Kubernetes.
• Familiarity with agile software development in Go, C/C++, Java, JavaScript.
• Experience administering and deploying development CI/CD tools such as Git, Jira, GitLab, or Jenkins.
• Experience with Windows and Linux operating system environments.
• Experience with infrastructure scripting solutions such as PowerShell or Python.
• Advanced verbal and written communications skills. Presentation skills.
• Advanced PC knowledge and skills.
What you can expect when you join CDS Global:
- Grade Pay Range: $79,872 - $115,435. Starting salary is dependent on candidate qualifications and experience.
• Additionally, this role is eligible to participate in the company’s bonus program beginning in 2025.
• Full time benefit eligible employees reimbursement up to $1,000 per month for qualified expenses relating to Child and Dependent Care
• Our competitive benefit packages include two options for our Medical Health Plans: High Deductible and Traditional. We also offer comprehensive Dental and Vision plans.
• In addition, we offer generous PTO, Holiday Pay, Basic/Voluntary Life and Accidental Death and Dismemberment insurance, Short & Long Term Disability, Wellness and Tuition Reimbursement Programs.
• Our 401(k)-retirement saving plan allows you to start contributing immediately to your retirement account.
• CDS Global will provide eligible employees with paid parental leave for new parents.
EOE/AA Employer including Vets and Disabled
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be a complete list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel assigned to this job.
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