AWS DevOps Engineer with Kubernetes - Remote

Overview

As a Senior DevOps Engineer you will have an opportunity to design, implement, and perform continuous monitoring of CI/CD pipelines utilizing Argo Workflow and Kubernetes. In this role, you will lead the charge in architecting and deploying solutions within the AWS cloud environment, emphasizing performance, availability, and security. You will ensure seamless integration of microservices-based applications into Kubernetes clusters, while also spearheading the transformation of traditional applications into a microservices architecture for a high volume global web application platform that processes on average 60K requests per minute supporting millions of users.

In Short

• Architect and deploy sophisticated AWS cloud solutions emphasizing performance, availability, and security.
• Establish, manage, and refine Kubernetes clusters to ensure top-tier performance and resilience.
• Integrate IaC methodologies with tools like Ansible and Terraform.
• Design, manage, and optimize CI/CD pipelines ensuring seamless deployments.
• Foster collaboration with development teams to ensure the flawless integration of microservices-based applications into AWS and Kubernetes.
• Lead in the monitoring, management, and troubleshooting of microservices, ensuring they function optimally and reliably.
• Develop and implement robust monitoring and telemetry systems to track application and infrastructure health using tools such as Prometheus, Grafana, and AWS CloudWatch.
• Continuously analyze performance metrics and telemetry data to identify optimization areas, ensuring peak application performance.
• Guide best practices, strategies, and innovations in application deployment, infrastructure maintenance, microservices management, and performance telemetry.
• Spearhead the transformation of traditional applications to a microservices architecture.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related discipline.
• 7+ years of hands-on experience with core AWS services such as EC2, S3, RDS, VPC, Lambda, IAM.
• 5+ years of in-depth experience with Kubernetes.
• Mastery in Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC) tools, especially Ansible and Terraform.
• Proven experience in crafting and maintaining CI/CD pipelines.
• Expertise in Git or equivalent source code management platforms.
• Profound knowledge in the development, deployment, and monitoring of microservices.
• Advanced expertise in monitoring and telemetry tools such as Prometheus, Grafana, AWS CloudWatch, and similar solutions.
• Demonstrated experience in performance telemetry, including analyzing and interpreting metrics, tracing, and logging to improve system performance.
• Deep understanding of container orchestration and related technologies.
• Keen insight into data protection best practices, disaster recovery strategies, and failover mechanisms.
• Strong scripting and automation prowess.
• Stellar communication, teamwork, and documentation capabilities.

Benefits

• Work location: United States (Remote).
• Must be legally authorized to work in country of employment without sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g., H1B status).
• Competitive industry-standard packages.
• CADRE Cares Program for employee well-being and job satisfaction.
• CADRE Convoy Program for individual support.
• CADRE Connect Program for open communication and growth.
• 401k Safe Harbor Plans with matching & immediate vesting.
• Medical, Dental, & Vision Plans.
• Paid Time Off: Holidays, Vacation, Wellness, & Personal Leave Plans.
• Continuing Education & Training Budget.
• Office & Technology Budget.
• Cell Phone Budget.
• Awards & Bonuses.
• Profit Sharing Plans.