DevOps Engineer

at  gWorks

THE SETTING:

This is an opportunity to join a successful, well-established company whose mission is focused on supporting local governments through intuitive enterprise software solutions. gWorks is a GovTech company. Our products range from financial accounting to GIS to physical asset management to citizen engagement (and more!), and they empower public leaders to lead with confidence to build a vibrant community so that families and businesses can thrive and remain in small-town America. We have the privilege of serving those who serve all, and we’re good at it.
At gWorks, we get the job done through awesome software and a winning culture. If you’re highly driven and want to work at an exciting, growing GovTech company, consider joining the gWorks team.

THIS POSITION:

We are seeking a talented and experienced DevOps Engineer to join our dynamic engineering team. The DevOps Engineer will play a crucial role in designing, implementing, and maintaining our infrastructure, deployment pipelines, and automation processes to support our software development lifecycle. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in software development, system administration, and cloud technologies, with a passion for streamlining operations and improving efficiency.

Experience & Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field; or equivalent practical experience.
• 3+ years of experience in DevOps, system administration, software engineering, or related roles, with a focus on designing, implementing, and maintaining cloud-based infrastructure and CI/CD pipelines.
• Strong understanding of AWS cloud computing concepts and services, with hands-on experience using AWS tools and services (e.g., EC2, S3, RDS, VPC, IAM, CloudFormation, Lambda).
• Experience with configuration management tools (e.g., Ansible, Chef, Puppet) and version control systems (e.g., Github), and experience managing code repositories, branching strategies, and code review processes.
• Solid understanding of networking concepts, protocols, and security principles, with experience configuring and troubleshooting network infrastructure and security groups in AWS environments.
• Familiarity with monitoring and logging tools and practices, such as CloudWatch and the ELK stack, and experience setting up monitoring dashboards, alerts, and automated responses.
• Proficiency in scripting languages (e.g., Python, Bash) and automation frameworks, with experience developing automation scripts, tools, and infrastructure as code templates.
• Strong problem-solving skills and analytical thinking, with the ability to troubleshoot complex issues, perform root cause analysis, and implement effective solutions in a timely manner.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively in a cross-functional team environment and communicate technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders

Experience & Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field; or equivalent practical experience.
• 3+ years of experience in DevOps, system administration, software engineering, or related roles, with a focus on designing, implementing, and maintaining cloud-based infrastructure and CI/CD pipelines.
• Strong understanding of AWS cloud computing concepts and services, with hands-on experience using AWS tools and services (e.g., EC2, S3, RDS, VPC, IAM, CloudFormation, Lambda).
• Experience with configuration management tools (e.g., Ansible, Chef, Puppet) and version control systems (e.g., Github), and experience managing code repositories, branching strategies, and code review processes.
• Solid understanding of networking concepts, protocols, and security principles, with experience configuring and troubleshooting network infrastructure and security groups in AWS environments.
• Familiarity with monitoring and logging tools and practices, such as CloudWatch and the ELK stack, and experience setting up monitoring dashboards, alerts, and automated responses.
• Proficiency in scripting languages (e.g., Python, Bash) and automation frameworks, with experience developing automation scripts, tools, and infrastructure as code templates.
• Strong problem-solving skills and analytical thinking, with the ability to troubleshoot complex issues, perform root cause analysis, and implement effective solutions in a timely manner.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively in a cross-functional team environment and communicate technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.