Development Operations Engineer

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Contract Type

Contract position

Qualification

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, engineering, or related field (or equivalent work experience).

Experience

• Minimum of 10 years of experience in a DevOps or similar role.
• Proven track record of successfully implementing DevOps practices in previous roles.
• Experience working in Agile/Scrum environments.
• Proven experience in working on DevOps initiatives and implementing DevOps practices within complex IT environments.
• Strong understanding of software development lifecycle (SDLC) processes and methodologies like Waterfall or Agile methodologies such as Scrum or Kanban is essential.
• In-depth knowledge and practical proficiency in CI/CD pipelines, automation tools, configuration management, and infrastructure as code (IaC) principles, tools, and platforms.
• Experience with cloud platforms such as Azure, AWS, and GCP.
• Familiarity with containerization technologies like Docker and orchestration tools like Kubernetes.
• Experience with security tools and practices such as SAST, DAST, and software composition analysis.
• Proficiency in infrastructure automation tools like Terraform and configuration management tools like Ansible.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to troubleshoot complex issues in production environments.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams.

Skills

• Proficiency in scripting languages such as Python, Bash, and PowerShell.
• Experience with version control systems such as Git.
• Experience with monitoring and logging tools.
• Understanding of networking concepts and security best practices.
• Ability to translate business requirements into technical solutions.
• Strong project management skills to support DevOps projects effectively.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

• Support the implementation and administration of DevOps practices within the organization as a DevOps Subject Matter Expert, providing hands-on support and guidance to multiple teams in adopting and integrating DevOps principles to promote a DevOps culture.
• Design, implement, and maintain DevOps processes and tools across the organization.
• Support the development and maintenance of a DevOps roadmap, aligning it with the company's strategic goals and objectives.
• Collaborate with development, operations, and QA teams to streamline and automate workflows, from code commits to deployment and monitoring.
• Administer and support the DevOps platform.
• Implement DevOps best practices, standards, and guidelines.
• Integrate security best practices throughout the DevOps lifecycle, including promoting secure coding practices.
• Support the use of Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools like Terraform and configuration management tools like Ansible to automate infrastructure provisioning and configuration.
• Oversee Software Composition Analysis (SCA) and Software Bill of Materials (SBOM) practices to manage third-party dependencies and ensure software supply chain security.
• Assist in establishing governance processes and frameworks to ensure compliance, risk management, and continuous improvement in DevOps practices.
• Provide technical guidance and support to development teams in implementing CI/CD pipelines, infrastructure automation, and deployment strategies.
• Monitor and optimize system performance, reliability, and scalability.
• Stay current with industry trends, emerging technologies, and best practices in DevOps, security, and cloud computing.