Senior Systems Engineer - DevOps

LocationRemote, within the Continental U.S.We are seeking a Senior Systems Engineer- DevOps to join our Technical Operations team who can help drive the evolution of our cloud operations within AWS. This role focuses on building and improving our cloud-native infrastructure, with an emphasis on Kubernetes (EKS), Infrastructure as Code (IaC), and CI/CD pipelines. You will work closely with development teams to enable efficient, reliable, and secure software delivery through modern engineering practices.

Salary Range Starts at $100,000Essential Duties and ResponsibilitiesDesign, implement, and maintain cloud infrastructure within AWS, with a focus on Kubernetes (EKS) environmentsDevelop and enhance CI/CD pipelines using GitLab to support automated build, test, and deployment workflowsImplement infrastructure as code using Terraform to standardize and scale deploymentsCollaborate with development teams to improve deployment processes and overall developer experienceContribute to system reliability through automation, monitoring, and performance tuningParticipate in defining and promoting best practices for cloud architecture, security, and application deliveryAssist in troubleshooting and resolving system issues across cloud-based environmentsParticipate in an on-call rotation supporting production systemsQualifications5+ years experience in System EngineeringBachelors degree in computer engineering or related fieldExperience working within AWS environmentsHands-on experience with Kubernetes (EKS preferred)Experience with CI/CD tools (GitLab preferred)Experience with Infrastructure as Code (Terraform preferred)Familiarity with containerization technologies such as DockerScripting experience (Bash, Python)Experience with monitoring and observability toolsExposure to hybrid or transitioning environmentsStrong troubleshooting skills.

Ability to read, analyze, and interpret technical procedures and technical journals.

Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from managers, clients, customers, and co-workers.

Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.

Ability to work well with other members of the department.

Good interpersonal communication skills.

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