Key Responsibilities
- The DevOps Engineer will support the implementation and administration of DevOps practices within the client This individual will be a DevOps Subject Matter Expert and will provide 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 teams to streamline and automate workflows, from code commits to deployment and monitoring
- DevOps platform administration and support
- 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
Requirements
Academic 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
- A 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
- 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
*Only applicants meeting the strict criteria outlined above will be contacted as part of the shortlisting process.