DevOps Engineer - Docker/Kubernetes (5-10 yrs)

Job Description :

Key Skills & Experience :

Server Deployments and Administration (5+ years) :

- Strong experience in deploying and managing servers in cloud environments and on-premise.

- Familiar with infrastructure as code (IaC) and automation for server deployment.

Docker & Kubernetes :

- In-depth knowledge of containerization with Docker.

- Expertise in Kubernetes (K8s) for container orchestration, deploying and managing containerized applications.

Azure Cloud Experience :

- Extensive hands-on experience with Azure cloud platform, including resource management, networking, and deployment.

- Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS) and Kubernetes management in Azure cloud environments.

CI/CD with Jenkins :

- Proven experience with CI/CD pipelines using Jenkins to automate the build, test, and deployment processes.

- Familiarity with integrating Jenkins with Azure DevOps or other tools to streamline deployment cycles.

Ansible Exposure (Preferred) :

- Knowledge or practical experience with Ansible for configuration management, automation,

and deployment orchestration.

Monitoring Tools (Grafana & Prometheus) :

- Experience with setting up and managing Grafana and Prometheus for monitoring Kubernetes clusters, applications, and infrastructure.

- Ability to create and manage dashboards for tracking system performance, resources, and

application health.

Alerting and Notification Integration :

- Experience in setting up alerting systems using Grafana/Prometheus or other monitoring tools.

- Integration of notifications through email, Slack, Microsoft Teams, or other systems for system health and performance alerts.

Other Considerations :

Remote Work Flexibility :

- Since this is a remote position, strong communication skills and familiarity with remote work tools (like Jira, Slack, Zoom, etc.) are essential.

Market Rate Compensation :

- Pay scales for Azure DevOps roles vary widely depending on location, experience, and the specific needs of the employer.

- Typically, for a role with 5+ years of experience and the listed skill set, the market salary can range from $100,000 to $160,000 annually in North America, and similar ranges may apply globally, adjusted for the local market.

Preferred Soft Skills :

- Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting skills.

- Ability to work in a collaborative team environment.

- Familiarity with Agile methodologies and tools.

- Proactive in ensuring smooth cloud and containerized deployments.