Our client is a USbased technology startup that builds advanced opensource and enterprise data integration and analytics software for public health and development entities in low and middleincome countries. Their vision is to transform how public and private sector stakeholders access and use data to address the worlds most pressing development challenges. As a global company diversity equity and inclusion are core parts of their values. They define impact by their success in helping their users access the full power of their data so they can act on valuable insights to build and sustain high performing equitable systems. Their software is currently used by 12 countries across Africa Asia and South America and they are funded by some of the largest global health foundations.
Role Overview
Our client is seeking an experienced Senior DevOps Engineer who will play a critical role in ensuring the seamless operation scalability and security of their technology platform which supports the integration and analysis of complex data sets for governments and international organizations. Success in this role means building and maintaining robust infrastructure across cloud onprem and government cloud environments while continuously optimizing automation deployment pipelines and tooling to support ongoing product development. This role involves working closely with crossfunctional teams particularly product and engineering to drive innovation and ensure the stability of deployments in missioncritical environments. Ultimately the Senior DevOps Engineer will safeguard operational excellence enabling our client to maintain the trust of their clients and continue delivering highimpact solutions to low and middleincome countries.
Job Type: Full Time
Workplace: Remote
Location:
Requirements
- Bachelors degree in Computer Science Information Technology or a related field.
- Preferred: Masters degree in a relevant field or equivalent industry experience.
- Relevant certifications in cloud technologies (AWS Azure GCP) or DevOps tools (Terraform Ansible Docker) are a strong plus.
- 5 years of experience as a DevOps Engineer with a proven track record of managing and deploying infrastructure in complex environments.
- 5 years of experience with Python.
- Handson experience with: Linux and advanced networkingCloud services (AWS preferred) automation tools (Ansible Terraform) and containerization (Docker Kubernetes).
- Managing CI/CD pipelines automated deployments and system monitoring.
- Operating within fastpaced dynamic startup environments supporting teams remotely.
- Preferred experience: Working with data and analytics products or tools and exposure to working with governments NGOs or international organizations
- Proficient in cloud infrastructure management (AWS Azure or GCP) including provisioning scaling and securing cloud services.
- Advanced expertise in automation and infrastructureascode using tools like Ansible Terraform and Jenkins.
- Strong scripting skills in Python Bash or similar languages to develop automation scripts and manage infrastructure
- Deep understanding of containerization and orchestration technologies like Docker and Kubernetes.
- Excellent understanding of networking security practices and VPN management in cloud and onprem environments.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to clearly articulate complex technical concepts to both technical and nontechnical stakeholders.
- Strong collaboration skills working effectively across remote teams and crossfunctional groups.
- Adaptable capable of responding to rapidly changing priorities and able to operate in a highambiguity environment.
- Selfstarter with the ability to independently manage tasks make decisions and drive initiatives to completion.
Responsibilities
Infrastructure and Systems Ownership (30%)
- Design implement and manage scalable secure infrastructure across cloud onpremises and government environments.
- Optimize systems for performance security and growth using AWS Ansible and Terraform.
- Lead the development of reliable automated deployment tools to support our clients global platform.
Security and Compliance Management (25%)
- Implement security best practices to protect infrastructure and data especially in highsecurity environments.
- Ensure compliance with industry standards through regular audits vulnerability assessments and timely fixes.
- Maintain robust cybersecurity to safeguard our clients reputation with governments and international organizations.
Operational Support and Troubleshooting (20%)
- Own system health and uptime by providing rapid effective support for infrastructure issues.
- Conduct root cause analysis apply fixes and implement preventive measures.
- Proactively monitor systems to prevent bottlenecks or service disruptions ensuring continuous service for clients.
Automation and CI/CD Leadership (15%)
- Drive automation to improve deployment efficiency and consistency.
- Optimize CI/CD pipelines for seamless integration and reliable rapid deployments.
- Lead efforts to reduce manual interventions enhance scalability and improve operational efficiency across engineering and product development.
Crossfunctional Collaboration and Strategic Input (10%)
- Work closely with product engineering and data teams to align infrastructure with business goals.
- Provide strategic input on infrastructure needs during product development and planning discussions to support longterm platform and client requirements.
Remote Work :
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