Lead Platform Eng - DevOps

About the Role

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the design and implementation of scalable cloud infrastructure using AWS services
• Design, develop, and maintain complex database systems (both SQL and NoSQL) in cloud environments
• Implement and manage CI/CD pipelines for automated application deployment
• Collaborate with development teams to optimize application architecture for cloud deployment
• Ensure security and compliance of cloud infrastructure and databases
• Monitor system performance and implement improvements to enhance reliability and efficiency
• Create and maintain infrastructure as code (IaC) using tools like Terraform or CloudFormation
• Establish and maintain disaster recovery and backup strategies
• Proven experience in a leadership or mentorship role, with a passion for developing talent and fostering growth

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree and 8 years' experience; or no degree and 12 years combined education and equivalent work experience
• 8 years of experience in DevOps or cloud engineering
• Strong expertise in AWS services (EC2, S3, RDS, Lambda, CloudWatch, VPC, etc.)
• Deep understanding of SQL and NoSQL databases (e.g., PostgreSQL, MySQL, MongoDB, DynamoDB)
• Experience with ADO (Azure DevOps)
• Experience with containerization technologies (Docker, Kubernetes, ECS)
• Proficiency in scripting languages (Python, Bash, PowerShell)
• Experience with infrastructure as code (Terraform, CloudFormation)
• Strong understanding of security best practices in cloud environments
• Familiarity with CI/CD tools (Jenkins, GitLab CI, AWS CodePipeline, Github)

Nice to Have

• AWS certification (Solutions Architect, DevOps Engineer)
• Experience with Azure or multi-cloud environments
• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail
• Excellent communication and teamwork abilities
• Ability to adapt to changing priorities and manage multiple tasks effectively
• Knowledge of monitoring and logging tools (ELK Stack, Prometheus, Grafana)
• Experience with configuration management tools (Ansible, Chef, Puppet)
• Previous experience with early-stage product infrastructure development
• Proven track record of implementing high-availability systems
• Interest in collaborating with partners outside of core team/organization (including SMEs in computer Vision AI)
• Ability to wear multiple hats and plug into different roles as product develops
• Desire to be in a fast-moving, agile environment with willingness to adjust quickly
• Openness to experimental approaches typical of tech start-ups
• Willingness to learn new skills and technical languages as needed

Qualifications

• No specific formal qualifications listed beyond experience requirements

Benefits & Perks

• Comprehensive and market-competitive benefits package
• Details available at jobs.ecolab.com/working-here