Senior DevOps Engineer

At DigitalOcean, cloud computing allows us to modernize and consolidate IT infrastructure, automate workloads, and pursue next-generation innovation. To continue this transformation, we’re seeking an experienced DevOps engineer who has expertise in the strategy, design, development, and implementation of large-scale projects in the cloud. The ideal candidate will have a firm grasp of emerging technologies, platforms, applications and an ability to customize them to help our business become more secure and efficient. Extensive knowledge of cloud maintenance and advanced industry knowledge are essential to keep us on the cutting edge. The DevOps engineer will have an immediate impact on the day-to-day efficiency of IT operations and an ongoing impact on growth.

Key Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with development teams to integrate DevOps practices.
• Develop REST APIs using Python Flask and Ansible.
• Develop and maintain CI/CD pipelines using Jenkins and GitHub Actions.
• Implement automation for configuration management across all server components.
• Automate Linux server management using Ansible, Python, and Bash scripts.
• Ensure deployment and maintenance of networking and security protocols.
• Deploy Docker containers with Kubernetes, using Helm charts.
• Streamline deployment with Argocd for Kubernetes orchestration.
• Provision and manage infrastructure on different cloud providers.
• Write and maintain infrastructure as code using Terraform.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field.
• 5+ years minimum, of job related experience in software engineering with DevOps focus.
• Strong knowledge in web development, backed by at least 1 year minimum, of hands-on experience.
• Deep understanding of DevOps fundamentals and rapid software delivery practices.
• Strong knowledge of encryption, hashing, and SSL/TLS protocols.
• Proficient in networking concepts and implementing robust security measures.
• Proficiency in Python, Bash, Ansible, and Linux system administration.
• Proficiency with different cloud providers.
• Knowledge of containerization concepts and Kubernetes.
• Knowledge of  infrastructure as code technologies.
• Proficient in database management, including MySQL, MariaDB, and PostgreSQL.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

Why You’ll Like Working for DigitalOcean:

• We reward our employees. The salary range for this position is based on relevant years of experience and skills. Employees may qualify for a bonus in addition to base salary; bonus amounts are determined based on company and individual performance. We also provide equity compensation to eligible employees including grants of equity upon hire and the option to participate in our Employee Stock Purchase Program.
• We value development. You will work with some of the smartest and most interesting people in the industry. We are a high-performance organization that is always challenging our teams and employees to continuously grow. We maintain a growth mindset in everything we do and invest deeply in employee development through formalized mentorship and other internal programs. We provide all employees with reimbursement for relevant conferences, training, and education.
• We care about your well-being. In addition to cash and equity compensation, we also offer employees a competitive array of benefits. In the United States, these include health insurance, flexible vacation, retirement benefits, a generous parental leave program, and additional resources to support employees' overall well-being. While the philosophy around our benefits is the same worldwide, specific benefits may vary in other countries due to local regulations and preferences.
• We value diversity and inclusivity. We are an equal opportunity employer and we do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

*This is a remote role

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