The AWS DevOps Engineer is responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining the infrastructure for software applications using Amazon Web Services (AWS).
Key responsibilities include:
Infrastructure as Code (IaC): Use tools such as Terraform, CloudFormation, or Ansible to automate infrastructure deployment and management.
Continuous Integration/Continuous Deployment (CI/CD): Set up and maintain pipelines for code integration and deployment using tools like Jenkins, CircleCI, or CodePipeline.
Monitoring and Logging: Implement and maintain monitoring and logging solutions to ensure high availability and performance of applications.
Security: Ensure the security of the AWS infrastructure by implementing best practices and following security-related guidelines and policies.
Cost Optimization: Monitor and optimize AWS costs, making recommendations for cost-saving measures.
Collaboration: Work with development teams to implement and maintain infrastructure solutions that meet their needs and support their workflows.
The ideal AWS DevOps Engineer will have a deep understanding of AWS services and tools, as well as experience with automation tools like Terraform, Ansible, or Cloud Formation.
They should have a strong understanding of CI/CD practices and a good understanding of security best practices in the cloud.
Additionally, strong communication and collaboration skills are essential.