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DevOps (Freelance Via Shakers)

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We are seeking an experienced DevOps Engineer with a strong focus on AWS cloud infrastructure to join our dynamic team. The ideal candidate will play a key role in designing and building a Platform as a Service (PaaS) to support our Data and Product Engineering teams in developing the next-generation Runtime. This role demands extensive knowledge of runtime environments, troubleshooting expertise.
If you thrive in a collaborative, ownership-driven environment and possess a passion for building robust platforms, this is the role for you.Key Responsibilities:

  1. Platform Design & Development:
    • Design, build, and manage scalable Platform as a Service (PaaS) solutions using Kubernetes, Nomad, and other technologies.
    • Develop runtime environments tailored to the needs of Data and Product Engineering teams.
  2. Cloud Infrastructure Management:
    • Design, deploy, and manage infrastructure using AWS services like EC2, S3, Lambda, RDS, and others.
    • Automate infrastructure provisioning and management using Terraform.
  3. Observability & Monitoring:
    • Implement and maintain observability tools, including Grafana, Prometheus, and Kibana, to ensure platform health and performance.
    • Set up and refine alerting systems to promptly identify and address issues.
  4. Troubleshooting & Support:
    • Provide advanced troubleshooting and root cause analysis for runtime and platform issues.
    • Ensure high availability and reliability across platform services.

Required Qualifications:

  • 3+ years of experience as a DevOps Engineer or similar role.
  • Extensive hands-on experience with AWS cloud services (EC2, ECS, EKS, IAM, RDS, S3, CloudWatch, etc.).
  • Proficiency in Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools, particularly Terraform.
  • Strong knowledge of Kubernetes, Nomad, or other orchestration tools for runtime environments.
  • Expertise in observability and alerting tools like Prometheus, Grafana, and Kibana.
  • Demonstrated ability to diagnose and resolve complex runtime issues.
  • Experience leading and coordinating teams, with a focus on collaboration and shared mission.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Experience with CI/CD pipelines and tools like Jenkins, GitHub Actions, or GitLab CI/CD.
  • Knowledge of security best practices in cloud environments, including IAM policies and compliance.
  • Familiarity with scripting languages (e.g., Python, Bash) for automation and tooling.
  • Exposure to HashiCorp Nomad or similar tools is a plus.

Soft Skills:

  • Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting skills.
  • Excellent communication and teamwork abilities.
  • A proactive and ownership-driven mindset, contributing to a culture of accountability.