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The DevOps Group is responsible for delivering DevOps services which accelerate the delivery of both revenue-generating and internal applications. We support business-lead software development while applying strategic and approved practices which streamline and fully automate the release management pipeline.
We are developing and supporting innovative solutions that leverage the latest technologies in open source and the cloud, and are building a team of top-notch DevOps Engineers to create our next generation platforms.
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About The Job
You will be working within a portfolio of applications that utilize all levels of technology, from backend data to front-end technologies, delivered through cloud technologies such as Azure!
You will work in an environment that embraces DevOps philosophies to empower the implementation of tools and processes which enable the following: rapid development and deployment of software, continuous integration/delivery, automated quality checks, and operational metrics that can be used by development and product teams.
DevOps manages the application lifecycle management (ALM) tools that underpin all DevOps services and enable an efficient hybrid business/IT software delivery model. In your role as the Cloud DevOps Engineer you will be responsible for the selection and implementation of tools and processes which enable rapid development and deployment of software. Your mission is to embrace continuous integration/deployment in a delivery pipeline that will perform automated quality checks, deploy cloud infrastructure and applications quickly, and provide operational metrics that can be consumed by development teams. An ideal candidate for this role will have a blend of development and operational experience that provides them with a good understanding of the developers they are working with, while also balancing customer satisfaction and maintaining critical systems uptime.
In addition, the individual will be expected to:Engineer and implement solutions and provide recommendations for continuous improvement for the services provided.
Present regular status updates and provide cross training to other DevOps team members.
Be active in evaluating and recommending new Cloud Data Services technologies including updates to Cloud Data Services as they are released.Responsibilities: •Establish an automated DevOps release management pipeline which delivers tooling for next generation application development efforts (the Dev) and on-going production operations (the Ops). Cultivate a Continuous Integration/Continuous Delivery mindset. •Ensure development teams are provided a full set of DevOps ALM tools by leading the establishment of the right tooling and processes that will result in a fully automated release management pipeline to include: the Automated build process, environment setups, testing scripts, deployments, and production operational metrics/debugging information (to target developers).•Partner with development and operations teams to develop practical automation solutions and custom modules. Troubleshoot automation issues and find practical solutions that move projects forward in a timely manner. •Be a trusted automation and tooling advisor for DevOps initiatives by providing objective, practical, and relevant ideas, insights, and advice.•Plan, organize, and control multiple responsibilities to achieve project objectives; technically guide projects through to completion. Ensure deliverables are completed within target timeframes and are consistently of high-quality.•Work with teams to bring continuous improvement to ALM processes and tools. Develop and own KPIs to ensure performance is measured against expected business outcomes.•And other responsibilities as required.
Your Qualities
Bachelor’s degree in computer science, engineering or related field, with 7 years related experience as a DevOps or systems administrator/engineer in a 24X7 uptime environment. Minimum of 7+ years system administration experience. Expert knowledge of system administration and security protocols for client/server environment deployed using Cloud based IaaS and PaaS solutions on Linux, Unix, and open source platforms•Solid understanding of software development life cycle, test driven development, continuous integration, and continuous delivery.•Solid understanding and experience of working with high-availability, high-performance, multi-data center systems, and hybrid cloud environments.•Strong ability to troubleshoot complex issues ranging from system resources to application stack traces.•Experience with cloud vendors such as Azure and their components.•Experience with containerization and orchestration of web services.•Experience with Git version control systems.•Experience in development with scripting languages.•Experience supporting the following Datastores/Databases: MS-SQL server, MySQL, MongoDB, PostgreSQL, Cassandra.•Working knowledge of related technologies including encryption, IPsec, VLANs, VPNs, routing, firewalls, proxy services, LAN/WAN connectivity.•Knowledge and experience with Hadoop is a plus.•Strong hardware and software diagnostic skills.•Project and system planning experience is essential.•Ability to multitask and work in a dynamic, fast-paced environment with rapid technology changes and complex customer requirements.•Experience working in an agile development team which requires the database design and architecture to adapt to changing business needs.•Strong analytical and problem solving skills, comfortable in a transactional high-volume, high availability production environment.•Ability to build solid relationships with team members and co-workers, possessing the desire to work in a team environment and provide benefit to the team as a whole.•Possess strong communication and presentation skills in both speaking and writing.•Strong customer service skills, with the ability to manage multiple concurrent customer requests.•Self-reliant, self-motivated, with a “can do” attitude.•Commitment to quality, accuracy, and reliability of services provided.•Ability to produce and maintain accurate documentation and operational reports. •Desire to grow and develop new skillsets, becoming involved with new technologies.•Experience with MS-Office products to build presentations using Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
Their Benefits
- A working environment with enthusiastic colleagues
- Working in an environment with the latest IT technologies
- Internal career opportunities
- Function related training
- Competitive salary
- Personal development plan
- 26 vacation days
- NS Business Card
- Laptop and company iPhone
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