DevOps Engineer

at  Rapha

ABOUT YOU

• Experience:
• 3+ years of experience as a DevOps Engineer or in a similar role.
• Proven experience with CI/CD tools such as Jenkins, GitLab CI, CircleCI, or similar.
• Hands-on experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure).
• Experience with containerization technologies like Docker and orchestration tools like Kubernetes.
• Technical Skills:
• Proficiency in scripting languages (NodeJS, Python, etc.).
• Understanding of networking, firewalls, and security protocols.
• Experience with infrastructure-as-code tools like Terraform, Ansible, or CloudFormation.
• Familiarity with version control systems (Git, GitHub, GitLab).
• Knowledge of monitoring tools like Grafana or CloudWatch.
• Exposure to database management, and query languages like SQL.
• Soft Skills:
• Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to work under pressure.
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to explain complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
• Collaborative team player with a proactive attitude.
• Education:
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent work experience.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS WORKING AT RAPHA

• Certifications: Relevant certifications such as AWS Certified DevOps Engineer, Certified Kubernetes Administrator (CKA), or similar.
• Experience with Microservices: Understanding and experience in deploying and managing microservices architectures.
• Security Focus: Experience with DevSecOps practices and integrating security into the DevOps lifecycle.

THE ROLE

We are looking for a highly skilled and motivated DevOps Engineer to join our dynamic team. As a DevOps Engineer, you will play a crucial role in enhancing our development pipeline, automating infrastructure, and optimising our deployment processes. You will collaborate closely with software developers, system operators, and other IT staff members to manage code releases, implement continuous integration and delivery (CI/CD) pipelines, and ensure our systems are secure, reliable, and scalable.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Infrastructure as Code (IaC): Design, build, and maintain infrastructure using tools like Terraform, Ansible, or CloudFormation.
• CI/CD Pipelines: Develop and manage CI/CD pipelines to automate code testing, integration, and deployment processes.
• Cloud Services Management: Manage and optimize cloud-based environments (AWS, Azure) to ensure cost-efficiency, scalability, and high availability.
• Monitoring & Logging: Implement and maintain monitoring, logging, and alerting systems using tools like Grafana or CloudWatch.
• Automation: Develop scripts and automation tools to streamline operations and improve system reliability.
• Security & Compliance: Ensure security best practices are followed in system configurations, deployments, and operations. Implement automated security scanning and testing within the CI/CD pipelines.
• Collaboration: Work closely with software development and IT teams to support and enhance the development lifecycle, including providing support during production incidents and troubleshooting issues.
• Continuous Improvement: Identify bottlenecks in the development and deployment processes and propose improvements to increase efficiency.