The DevOps Engineer will work closely with the IT, development, and security teams to streamline software deployment, automate infrastructure management, and enhance system reliability This role requires expertise in CI/CD pipelines, containerization, cloud services, and infrastructure as code (IaC) The ideal candidate will be proactive in identifying automation opportunities and optimizing cloud-native solutions
Responsibilities
- Design, develop, and maintain CI/CD pipelines to automate build, test, and deployment processes using tools like Azure DevOps, Jenkins, GitHub Actions, GitLab CI/CD, ArgoCD
- Implement Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using Terraform, AWS CloudFormation, AWS SAM, Pulumi
- Deploy, manage, and monitor cloud infrastructure (AWS, Azure, GCP, IBM Cloud, OpenShift) with a focus on scalability, security, and performance
- Assist in migrating and modernizing legacy applications by implementing microservices and containerization (Docker, Kubernetes, Helm)
- Assist in optimizing system performance by developing scalable architecture and auto-scaling strategies
- Automate operational tasks using shell-scripting, Python, Node.js
- Secure cloud environments by implementing best practices for identity and access management (IAM), key management (KMS), and API security
- Implement observability solutions using Prometheus, Grafana, Datadog, New Relic, to ensure system health monitoring and alerting
- Implement centralized logging solutions for applications using tools such as OpenSearch or ELK stack
- Manage serverless services like AWS Lambda, Azure Functions, or Google Cloud Functions for event-driven architectures
- Improve developers' productivity by creating self-service automation tools for deployment and infrastructure provisioning
- Ensure compliance with DevOps security best practices, assisting in vulnerability assessments, and automating security testing in pipelines (DevSecOps)
- Stay updated with the latest DevOps trends, tools, and cloud technologies, and continuously improve deployment strategies
As a Senior DevOps Engineer, your additional responsibilities will include:
- Guide and mentor junior DevOps engineers, review solutions provided by them, and promote best practices in automation, security, and cloud infrastructure
- Define and implement DevOps strategies, ensuring alignment with business objectives and industry best practices
- Evaluate and integrate new tools and technologies, driving innovation and continuous improvement in DevOps processes
- Collaborate with leadership and cross-functional teams to establish DevOps roadmaps, optimize workflows, and enhance system reliability
The ideal candidate for the position should have the following skills and experience:
Technical Qualifications
- Experience in DevOps, including cloud infrastructure, automation, CI/CD, and system reliability
- Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP, IBM Cloud, OpenShift) and cloud-native technologies
- Experience with CI/CD tools (Azure DevOps, Jenkins, GitHub Actions, GitLab CI/CD, ArgoCD)
- Experience with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) (Terraform, AWS CloudFormation, AWS SAM, or Pulumi)
- Experience with containerization and orchestration (Docker, Kubernetes, Helm)
- Experience working with Git workflows and branching strategies
- Experience with logging, monitoring, and alerting tools (Prometheus, Grafana, Datadog, New Relic, OpenSearch, ELK stack)
- Experience in scripting and automation using Bash shell-scripting, Python, Node.js
- Knowledge of serverless computing (AWS Lambda, Azure Functions, Google Cloud Functions)
- Knowledge of cloud networking, DNS management (Route 53, Azure DNS), and API Gateway
- Knowledge of security best practices for DevOps and cloud infrastructure
- Understanding of cloud IAM policies and access control
Personal Skills
- Strong problem-solving skills and ability to quickly debug and resolve issues
- Effective communication skills with the ability to collaborate across teams
- Adaptability and willingness to learn new technologies in a fast-evolving environment
- Ability to work under pressure and troubleshoot critical production issues
- Team player with a proactive approach to improving processes and automation
Education and Work Experience
- Bachelor's degree in computer science, IT, or a related field
- Minimum 3 years of relevant DevOps experience in cloud infrastructure, automation, and CI/CD
- Certifications in AWS (AWS Certified DevOps Engineer), Azure (Azure DevOps Engineer Expert), or Kubernetes (CKA/CKAD/CKS) are a plus
Top Skills
What We Do
Creative Capsule was founded in 2003 in Kansas City and since then has grown into a team of more than 200 motivated software professionals in Overland Park Kansas, Zürich Switzerland, and Goa India. Our founders continue to be involved in day-to-day operations, bringing an overriding customer focus and a dedication to technical excellence. Many of our best clients are rapidly evolving SaaS and software startup companies and life sciences companies who share our passion for innovation.
Creative Capsule builds lasting development relationships. We create highly skilled and effective software teams that integrate seamlessly with our clients’ organizations. We do not deliver one-off projects. Instead, we work to understand each client’s unique business needs and culture, and then construct cohesive teams that empower our partners and strengthen their delivery capabilities.
Creative Capsule helps clients to transform their software delivery capacity. For each client, we build a dedicated development group that works hand-in-hand with their organization, creating a single virtual team. We ensure a close fit with each client by selecting team members that have technical and personal attributes that resonate with the client’s needs and culture. Each of our teams spans continents, providing an optimized balance of responsive local presence and cost-effective offshore resources, while operating as a single innovative and agile force that shares risks and rewards.
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