Senior AWS DevOps Engineer

3 Months ago • 5-8 Years

Devops

Job Description

We are seeking a Senior AWS DevOps Engineer to automate deployments using custom templates and modules for AWS environments. This role involves architecting AWS best practices, creating automation tools, and educating clients on AWS. You will manage cloud environment control, integrity, and accessibility, leading workload and workforce management. Responsibilities include solutioning greenfield projects on AWS, leveraging IaaS and PaaS for primary and DR sites, and assisting other teams within the Cloud Function. A strong understanding of AWS products and services, compute, storage, security, and networking is essential, along with proficiency in Python, Linux, or Shell scripting, and Git workflows.

Good To Have:

Solutioning and implementation of Green field projects
Supporting and troubleshooting Windows or Linux OS
Experience migrating and troubleshooting highly available systems
Knowledge of Chef, Ansible, Puppet
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or equivalent
AWS Associate or Professional level certificate

Must Have:

Automate deployments on AWS using custom templates
Architect AWS best practices
Create automation tools
Educate customers on AWS
Proficient in Python, Linux, or Shell scripting
Proficient with Git
Skilled in Terraform/IaC and CI/CD
Experience with Kubernetes
Experience designing highly available systems
Knowledge of configuration management tools
Understanding of hosting environments
Knowledge of network technology and protocols
Strong problem-solving skills
Excellent communication skills

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Key Responsibilities

Automate deployments utilizing custom templates and modules for customer environments on AWS.
Architect AWS environment best practices and deployment methodologies.
Create automation tools and processes to improve day to day functions.
Educate customers on AWS and Rackspace best practices and architecture.
Ensure the control, integrity, and accessibility of the cloud environment for the enterprise Lead Workload/Workforce Management and Optimization related tasks.
Assist Rackers across the Cloud Function.

Technical Expertise

Experienced in solutioning and implementation of Green field projects leveraging IaaS, PaaS for Primary site and DR.
Near expert knowledge of AWS Products & Services, Compute, Storage, Security, networking, etc.
Proficient skills in at least one of the following languages: Python, Linux, Shell scripting.
Proficient skills with git and git workflows.
Excellent working knowledge of Windows or Linux operating systems – experience of supporting and troubleshooting issues and performance.
Highly skilled in Terraform/IaC, including CI/CD practices.
Working knowledge in Kubernetes.
Experience in designing, building, implementing, analysing, Migrating and troubleshooting highly available systems.
Knowledge of at least one configuration management system such as Chef, Ansible, Puppet or any other such tools.
Understanding of services and protocols, configuration, management, and troubleshooting of hosting environments, including web servers, databases, caching, and database services.
Knowledge in the application of current and emerging network software and hardware technology and protocols.

Skills

Passionate about technology and has a desire to constantly expand technical knowledge.
Detail-oriented in documenting information and able to own customer issues through resolution.
Able to handle multiple tasks and prioritize work under pressure.
Demonstrate sound problem-solving skills coupled with a desire to take on responsibility.
Strong written and verbal communication skills, both highly technical and non-technical.
Ability to communicate technical issues to nontechnical and technical audiences.

Education