Staff Software Engineer – Devops

Staff Software Engineer – Devops

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

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, 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

Preferred Qualifications

• 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