About the job

Vertex Soecial Technology is looking for a skilled DevOps Engineer to join our team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in software development, and system administration, and experience with continuous integration and deployment (CI/CD) practices. The DevOps Engineer will work closely with development, QA, and IT teams to streamline our software delivery pipeline, enhance automation, and ensure system reliability.

Key Responsibilities:

Infrastructure Management:

• Design, deploy, and maintain scalable, reliable, and secure infrastructure on cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, GCP).
• Implement Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using tools like Terraform or CloudFormation.

Continuous Integration/Continuous Deployment (CI/CD):

• Develop and maintain CI/CD pipelines using tools like Jenkins, GitLab CI, CircleCI, or GitHub Actions.
• Automate software builds, tests, and deployments to streamline release cycles.

Monitoring & Logging:

• Implement monitoring solutions using Prometheus, Grafana, ELK Stack, or Datadog.
• Set up alerting systems to proactively address infrastructure and application issues.

Automation & Scripting:

• Write automation scripts in Bash, Python, or PowerShell to reduce manual tasks.
• Develop and maintain Ansible, Puppet, or Chef playbooks for configuration management.

Collaboration & Communication:

• Work closely with development and QA teams to ensure seamless integration and deployment of applications.
• Participate in code reviews and design discussions to optimize system performance.

Security & Compliance:

• Implement security best practices, including IAM policies, VPC configuration, and vulnerability assessments.
• Conduct regular security audits and penetration tests to ensure system integrity.

Incident Management:

• Respond to and resolve infrastructure and application incidents.
• Conduct post-mortem analyses and implement preventive measures.

Key Requirements:

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field.

Experience:

• Minimum 3-5 years of experience in DevOps, System Administration, or related roles.

Technical Skills:

• Proficiency in cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP).
• Strong knowledge of containerization and orchestration tools (Docker, Kubernetes).
• Experience with CI/CD tools (Jenkins, GitLab CI, CircleCI, GitHub Actions).
• Familiarity with version control systems (Git, SVN).
• Knowledge of networking, DNS, load balancers, and firewalls.

Soft Skills:

• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Strong communication and collaboration abilities.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Certification in AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud.
• Experience with microservices architecture.
• Familiarity with Agile/Scrum methodologies.