Staff Software Engineer - Devops

About the Role

Key Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and maintain GitOps and CICD pipelines using tools such as Jenkins, CircleCI ArgoCD, and other modern technologies
• Oversee and streamline platform and library release management processes, ensuring timely and high-quality delivery of updates
• Build and manage infrastructure as code (IaC) using Terraform to provision and manage cloud resources
• Administer and optimize Kubernetes clusters while providing guidance and training to colleagues on effective Kubernetes usage
• Develop and maintain robust infrastructure and container logging solutions
• Strengthen Kubernetes security by deploying and integrating security tools
• Implement and manage observability systems using OpenTelemetry
• Optimize cloud infrastructure costs through efficient scaling strategies and enforce best practices for cost management and governance
• Enhance cloud infrastructure security by handling and automating security patch management and designing secure infrastructure flows
• Architect and manage cloud networking setups for optimal connectivity and performance
• Implement and enforce Azure policies for compliance
• Manage cloud platform RBAC (Role-Based Access Control) for secure access control
• Lead cloud platform migration efforts, such as migrating from Azure to GCP, ensuring seamless transition with minimal downtime
• Champion Agile methodologies, working closely with product and engineering teams to enhance collaboration and efficiency
• Drive Scrum or Kanban-based processes for release management and delivery, ensuring alignment with organizational goals
• Act as a liaison between development, QA, and operations teams to minimize release risks and ensure smooth deployments
• Conduct regular retrospectives and implement improvements to release and DevOps processes

Requirements

• 7+ years of experience in software engineering, cloud infrastructure, or related fields
• 5+ years of experience in DevOps, with a strong focus on automation, cloud platforms, and CICD practices
• 2+ years of experience in release management, including managing and streamlining release workflows for platforms or application libraries
• Proficiency with cloud environments such as Azure and GCP
• Experience with DevOps, platform/library release management, and Agile practices
• Advanced proficiency with CICD pipelines, IaC tools, and cloud-native technologies
• Knowledge of infrastructure security, cost optimization, and Kubernetes ecosystems
• Familiarity with CNCF ecosystem tools and trends
• Relevant cloud certifications such as CKA, CKAD, or Azure/GCP certifications
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills focused on scalability and reliability
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills

Nice to Have

• Strong hands-on experience with Azure and GCP environments
• Proven experience in DevOps, platform/library release management, and Agile practices
• Advanced proficiency with CICD pipelines, IaC tools, and cloud-native technologies
• Expertise in infrastructure security, cost optimization, and Kubernetes ecosystems
• Familiarity with CNCF ecosystem tools and trends
• Certification in CKA, CKAD, or relevant cloud certifications (e.g., Azure/GCP)
• Experience leading Agile ceremonies such as sprint planning, stand-ups, and retrospectives
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a focus on scalability and reliability
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills to work effectively across teams

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or, equivalent experience (HS diploma + 4 years relevant experience)

Benefits & Perks

• Affordable medical plan options
• A 401(k) plan (including matching company contributions)
• An employee stock purchase plan
• No-cost programs including wellness screenings, tobacco cessation, weight management, confidential counseling, and financial coaching
• Paid time off, flexible work schedules, family leave, dependent care resources, colleague assistance programs, tuition assistance, retiree medical access, and other benefits depending on eligibility