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Dev Ops Engineer

DevOps Engineer
$95,000 - $125,000
Birmingham, AL

DevOps Engineer: Bridging the Gap for Efficient Delivery

Building Collaboration and Streamlining Processes

The DevOps engineer is a key player in fostering a collaborative environment between development, infrastructure, and operations teams. By working closely with all parties, the engineer identifies and optimizes the interconnectedness of these teams, leading to a smoother software development lifecycle.

Scope of Responsibilities

• Deployment Pipeline Optimization: Collaborate with various teams to design and continuously improve the software deployment pipeline, ensuring efficient delivery.
• Security and Cloud Expertise: Possess a strong understanding of security implications on designs, cloud-based application integrations, and Software as a Service (SaaS) implementations.
• Containerization Knowledge: Have in-depth knowledge and experience with container orchestration platforms like OpenShift and Kubernetes.
• Identifying Bottlenecks: Analyze interdependencies between teams and pinpoint areas impacting productivity.
• Automation Champion: Identify opportunities to automate operational tasks that hinder the delivery process.
• Documentation and Design: Create clear architectural diagrams, design specifications, and comprehensive support documentation.
• Full-Stack Awareness: Maintain a solid understanding of full-stack design principles.
• Integration Specialist: Assist in integrating applications across multiple platforms.
• Infrastructure Management: Participate in the development, support, and planning of systems and application infrastructure.

Key Accountabilities

• Project Delivery:
  • Ensure timely project completion in accordance with specifications.
  • Proactively communicate to management regarding potential schedule delays.
• System Availability and Performance:
  • Guarantee the availability and configuration of supported systems meet established Service Level Agreements (SLAs).
  • Collaborate with other departments to identify and implement solutions that optimize company-wide operations.
• Performance Optimization:
  • Implement standardized coding techniques to ensure application performance meets desired requirements.
  • Continuously propose improvements to enhance overall performance.
• Customer Focus: Participate in project meetings with user representatives to understand their needs.

Continuous Learning and Collaboration

• Actively engage with experienced developers and managers to gain a comprehensive understanding of company business strategies.
• Function effectively as part of a team for the majority of projects.
• Clearly define project deliverables and obtain confirmation from the manager to ensure alignment.

Safety and Well-being

• Adhere to all Motion Industries safety guidelines.
• Participate in the mandatory GPC “safe” program.

Qualifications

• Exceptional interpersonal skills to foster collaboration across development, infrastructure, and operations teams.
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field, or equivalent work experience.
• 5-7 years of experience in systems engineering or administration.
• Proven experience with VMware, OpenShift, container-based applications, databases, and networking.
• Experience supporting large server infrastructures.
• Familiarity with continuous code deployment, test-driven development, and release management practices.
• Solid understanding of network protocols and server communication.

This position requires a US Citizenship or Green Card as the client is not able to provide sponsorship.

 

At our clients’ request, only individuals with required experience will be considered.

 

Please note - if you have recently submitted your resume to a PangeaTwo posting, your qualifications will be considered for other open opportunities.

 

Your resume will never be submitted to a client without your prior knowledge and consent to do so.

 

 

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