Senior DevOps Engineer

2 Hours ago • 10 Years +

Job Summary

Job Description

As a Senior DevOps/Platform Engineer, you will be responsible for leading the management and evolution of the geo-distributed data platform. This involves working across multiple cloud providers like AWS, GCP, and Linode, and on-premise infrastructure. You will drive automation initiatives, establish robust operational processes, and maintain high standards for system availability and performance. The role requires designing and maintaining infrastructure, leading automation efforts, implementing disaster recovery strategies, establishing security best practices, and designing monitoring and alerting systems. Collaboration with development teams, and documenting operational procedures are also key responsibilities.

Must have:

10+ years of experience in distributed systems.
Experience in multi-cloud environment management (AWS, GCP, Linode).
Experience in on-premise infrastructure operations.
Proficiency in Python and shell scripting.
Expertise in Linux systems administration (Ubuntu).
Experience in system logging analysis and optimization.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Good to have:

Experience with on-premises Kubernetes deployments.
Expertise in Python.
Experience with large-scale distributed data platforms.

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Job Details

About Macrometa

Macrometa, backed by prominent Silicon Valley investors such as Pelion Ventures (CloudFlare seed to IPO), DNX Ventures, Fusion Fund, Akamai, and Benhamou Global Ventures, is disrupting the CDN-Edge Cloud space. Our unique Global Data Network edge computing platform enables the development and deployment of latency-sensitive, distributed applications globally. To date, Macrometa has raised $35M in venture capital.

Macrometa's culture is built on mutual respect and honest interactions. We value humble people who are curious to learn from and help each other. We prioritize our people first, customers second, and everything else third.

About PhotonIQ by Macrometa

PhotonIQ, a product of Macrometa, is revolutionizing the application acceleration landscape with our AI-powered solutions. We empower enterprise customers like Salesforce, StubHub, and Ford Motor Co. to enhance Core Web Vitals, improve conversion rates, and accelerate overall user experience while ensuring worldwide privacy compliance. With a delivery network presence in 25 global regions and over 4,200 points of presence, we offer unmatched reach and performance.

The Opportunity

We are seeking an experienced Senior DevOps/Platform Engineer to lead the management and evolution of our geo-distributed data platform. This platform operates across multiple cloud providers (AWS, GCP, Linode) and on-premise infrastructure, serving high-volume traffic with strict reliability requirements. The ideal candidate will drive automation initiatives, establish robust operational processes, and maintain high standards for system availability and performance.

What You Will Do:

Design, implement, and maintain infrastructure across multiple cloud providers (AWS, GCP, Linode) and on-premise environments
Lead automation initiatives for infrastructure provisioning, configuration management, and application deployment
Architect and implement disaster recovery and business continuity strategies
Establish and enforce security best practices across all infrastructure components
Design and maintain comprehensive monitoring, logging, and alerting systems
Drive continuous integration/continuous delivery (CI/CD) practices and tooling
Collaborate cross-functionally with development teams, product managers, and operations staff
Develop and document operational procedures for deployment, management, and troubleshooting
Evaluate and recommend new technologies and practices to improve platform capabilities

Qualifications:

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science or related technical field
10+ years of experience in designing and managing large-scale distributed systems
Demonstrated expertise in:
- Multi-cloud environment management (AWS, GCP, Linode)
- On-premise infrastructure operations
- Python and shell scripting
- Linux systems administration (particularly Ubuntu)
- System logging analysis and performance optimization
- Object-oriented design and complexity analysis
Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
Excellence in incident analysis and root cause determination
Outstanding written and verbal communication skills
Proven ability to lead technical initiatives
Experience with on-premises Kubernetes deployments preferred
Expertise in Python preferred
Experience with large-scale distributed data platforms preferred

Impact

As a Senior DevOps/Platform Engineer, you will play a crucial role in:

Ensuring platform reliability and performance across global infrastructure
Driving automation and operational efficiency
Establishing best practices for security and operational excellence
Mentoring team members and sharing technical expertise
Contributing to the organization's technical strategy and direction

We offer a challenging and rewarding environment where you can make a significant impact on our global infrastructure while working with cutting-edge technologies.

Note to recruitment agencies: Macrometa will not accept unsolicited resumes/CV's and will not pay fees of any kind for unsolicited resumes/CV's sent to us by third parties.