DevOps Automation Engineer

Title: DevOps Automation Engineer

Location: Charlotte, NC (Hybrid- 3 days onsite)

Experience: 10+ years

Job Summary:

We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated DevOps Automation Engineer (DAE) I to join our Infrastructure Management team. The ideal candidate will possess a strong background in Continuous Integration and Continuous Deployment (CI/CD) practices, with a particular on Jenkins and Docker. This role is critical in ensuring the reliability, scalability, and efficiency of our infrastructure while supporting the development and deployment of applications.

Responsibilities:

• Design, implement, and manage CI/CD pipelines using Jenkins to automate the deployment process.
• Utilize Docker for containerization of applications, ensuring seamless integration and deployment across various environments.
• Collaborate with development teams to understand application requirements and provide infrastructure solutions that enhance performance and reliability.
• Monitor and troubleshoot infrastructure issues, ensuring minimal downtime and optimal performance.
• Implement best practices for infrastructure management, including configuration management, version control, and documentation.
• Participate in the planning and execution of infrastructure upgrades and migrations.
• Provide support for production systems, including incident response and root cause analysis.
• Stay current with industry trends and emerging technologies to continuously improve infrastructure processes.

Mandatory Skills:

• Strong knowledge of CI/CD practices and tools, specifically Jenkins.
• Proficiency in Docker for containerization and orchestration.
• Experience with scripting languages such as Bash, Python, or similar.
• Familiarity with cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, Google Cloud Platform) and their services.
• Understanding of networking concepts and protocols.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment and communicate effectively with technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Preferred Skills:

• Experience with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools such as Terraform or Ansible.
• Knowledge of monitoring and logging tools (e.g., Prometheus, Grafana, ELK stack).
• Familiarity with Agile methodologies and DevOps practices.
• Understanding of security best practices in infrastructure management.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
• Relevant certifications in DevOps, Cloud Computing, or Infrastructure Management are a plus.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to adapt to changing priorities and work in a fast-paced environment.