DevOps Engineer

Overview We are seeking an experienced DevOps Engineer 2 to join our infrastructure team. This intermediate level role focuses on managing and optimizing our AWS cloud infrastructure while maintaining robust CI/CD pipelines in GitLab. The ideal candidate will bridge development and operations teams, ensuring reliable, scalable, and secure deployment processes. Primary Duties and Responsibilities AWS Infrastructure • Design, implement, and maintain scalable AWS infrastructure using services such as EC2, ECS, Lambda, RDS, and S3 • Manage Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using tools like Terraform, CloudFormation, AWS SAM, and/or AWS CDK • Configure and optimize Auto Scaling Groups, Load Balancers, and VPC networking • Implement AWS security best practices including IAM roles, security groups, and compliance monitoring • Monitor infrastructure performance using CloudWatch, AWS X-Ray, and third-party monitoring solutions • Optimize cloud costs through right-sizing, reserved instances, and resource lifecycle management GitLab CI/CD Pipeline Management • Design, build, and maintain CI/CD pipelines in GitLab for multiple applications and environments • Configure GitLab runners and optimize build performance across different deployment targets • Implement automated testing, security scanning, and quality gates within pipelines • Manage GitLab project configurations, branch protection rules, and merge request workflows • Troubleshoot pipeline failures and provide guidance to development teams on best practices • Maintain pipeline templates and shared libraries to standardize deployment processes General DevOps Responsibilities • Collaborate with development teams to improve application deployment strategies and reliability • Implement and maintain monitoring, logging, and alerting solutions • Partner with CloudOps team in incident response and post-mortem analysis • Document infrastructure designs, runbooks, and standard operating procedures • Support containerization efforts using Docker and orchestration platforms • Ensure backup and disaster recovery procedures are properly implemented and tested Required Qualifications • 4+ years of experience in DevOps, cloud infrastructure, or site reliability engineering • Strong hands-on experience with AWS services and architectural patterns • Proficiency with GitLab CI/CD, including YAML pipeline configuration and runner management (experience with other git based CI/CD platforms acceptable) • Experience with Infrastructure as Code tools (Terraform, CloudFormation, or similar) • Solid understanding of containerization technologies (Docker, Kubernetes/EKS) • Knowledge of scripting languages (Python, Bash, or PowerShell) • Experience with monitoring and logging tools (CloudWatch, DataDog, etc.) • Understanding of networking concepts, security principles, and compliance frameworks • Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work in a collaborative environment Preferred Qualifications • AWS certification (DevOps, Developer or Solutions Architect Associate) or similar relevant certification • GitLab certifications or extensive GitLab administration experience • Familiarity with security scanning tools and DevSecOps practices • Experience with database administration and backup strategies • Understanding of compliance and security frameworks (PCI DSS, OWASP, etc.)