DevOps Engineer - AWS Cloud (2-4 yrs)

Job profile : DevOps Engineer

Job Description :

We are looking for a skilled and experienced DevOps Expert with a strong background in AWS and microservices architecture. As a key member of our engineering team, you will work closely with developers, architects, and operations teams to design, implement, and manage the infrastructure, CI/CD pipelines, and automation systems that support our cloud-based applications. Your expertise will be instrumental in optimizing the performance, scalability, and reliability of our microservices platform deployed on AWS.-

Key Responsibilities :

AWS Infrastructure Management :

- Design, implement, and maintain scalable and cost-effective cloud infrastructure using AWS services such as EC2, S3, RDS, Lambda, CloudFormation, ECS, EKS, and more.

- Automate infrastructure provisioning and configuration using Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools such as Terraform, AWS CloudFormation, or Ansible.

Microservices Deployment :

- Deploy and manage microservices-based applications in a containerized environment (using Docker and Kubernetes) on AWS using ECS/EKS.

- Design and manage CI/CD pipelines for building, testing, and deploying microservices applications using tools like Jenkins, GitLab CI, or AWS CodePipeline.

Continuous Integration/Continuous Deployment (CI/CD) :

- Develop and maintain CI/CD pipelines to automate code integration, testing, and deployment processes, ensuring faster release cycles.

- Collaborate with development teams to implement automated testing and quality assurance processes.

Monitoring and Performance Optimization :

- Set up monitoring, logging, and alerting solutions using AWS CloudWatch, Prometheus, Grafana, and ELK Stack (Elasticsearch, Logstash, Kibana).

- Analyze application and infrastructure performance to proactively address issues and improve reliability, scalability, and security.

Security and Compliance :

- Implement best practices for security and compliance within the AWS cloud environment, including network security, data encryption, identity, and access management (IAM).

- Collaborate with security teams to manage vulnerabilities, apply patches, and ensure infrastructure is secure.

Collaboration & Support :

- Work with development, QA, and operations teams to implement best practices for version control, environment management, and deployment strategies.

- Troubleshoot, diagnose, and resolve infrastructure issues, performance bottlenecks, and application failures.

Required Skills and Qualifications :

Experience :

- Proven experience in DevOps or Cloud Engineering roles with expertise in AWS and Microservices.

- Strong hands-on experience with containerization technologies (Docker) and orchestration tools (Kubernetes, ECS, EKS).

- Experience with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools such as Terraform, AWS CloudFormation, or Ansible.

- In-depth knowledge of CI/CD practices and tools such as Jenkins, GitLab CI, AWS CodePipeline, or similar.

Technical Skills :

- Solid understanding of AWS services such as EC2, S3, Lambda, CloudFormation, VPC, RDS, DynamoDB, etc.

- Expertise in microservices design, deployment, and management within cloud environments.

- Strong knowledge of version control tools like Git and collaboration tools like Jira, Confluence.

- Familiarity with configuration management tools such as Chef, Puppet, or SaltStack.

- Knowledge of monitoring and logging tools like Prometheus, Grafana, ELK Stack, and AWS CloudWatch.

- Proficiency in scripting languages such as Python, Shell, or Bash.

Soft Skills :

- Excellent problem-solving, troubleshooting, and debugging skills.

- Strong communication skills with the ability to collaborate effectively in a cross-functional team environment.

- Ability to manage time effectively and prioritize tasks in a fast-paced environment.

- Proactive, self-starter with a passion for learning and implementing new technologies.

Preferred Qualifications :

- AWS Certifications (e.g., AWS Certified Solutions Architect - Associate, AWS Certified DevOps Engineer - Professional).

- Experience with serverless architecture (AWS Lambda, API Gateway).

- Familiarity with Kafka, RabbitMQ, or other messaging systems used in microservices architectures.

- Experience with database technologies (SQL, NoSQL, and caching mechanisms such as Redis or Memcached).

- Knowledge of Agile/Scrum methodologies.

Benefits :

- Competitive salary and benefits package.

- Opportunities for professional growth and certification.

- Flexible work hours and remote working options.

- Collaborative and innovative work environment.