Principal DevOps Engineer

We're seeking an experienced Principal DevOps Engineer to lead our client's infrastructure automation, CI/CD pipelines, and cloud-based systems. You will work closely with development, operations, and security teams to design, build, and maintain scalable, efficient, and secure infrastructure solutions that support the product lifecycle.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the design, development, and maintenance of cloud infrastructure using Terraform and other IaC tools
• Develop and manage configuration management processes using Ansible for deployment automation
• Oversee and improve build and deployment pipelines with tools like Maven/Gradle, ensuring smooth CI/CD integration
• Implement, configure, and manage containerized environments using Docker for microservices and scalable applications
• Manage and maintain automation tools (Rundeck) for workflow orchestration
• Write automation scripts in Python to streamline manual operations and ensure infrastructure reliability
• Utilize Packer for automating the creation of machine images across various platforms
• Champion best practices for cloud deployments (AWS, Azure, GCP) and help evolve cloud strategy
• Implement monitoring and logging tools, leveraging Splunk for data analysis and system diagnostics
• Lead efforts in infrastructure optimization, including virtualization technologies (VMware, KVM, or Hyper-V)
• Drive Agile/DevOps culture within the team by promoting automation, collaboration, and continuous improvement
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless application deployments, enhanced security, and performance optimization

Qualifications:

• 8+ years experience in DevOps, SRE etc.
• Experience with Terraform and Ansible in production environments
• Proficiency with Maven/Gradle for managing build processes and CI/CD pipelines
• Experience with Docker, including creating, managing, and scaling containerized applications
• Experience with Rundeck or similar workflow automation tools
• Advanced Python scripting skills for automation, configuration, and troubleshooting
• Experience with Packer for image creation in cloud and virtualized environments
• Expertise in deploying, managing, and optimizing applications in cloud environments (AWS, Azure, GCP)
• Understanding of virtualization technologies (VMware, KVM, or Hyper-V)
• Proficient in Agile methodologies with a focus on DevOps principles
• Familiarity with Splunk or similar logging and monitoring tools for performance optimization
• Leadership and communication skills 
• Experience mentoring and guiding junior engineers

If you are interested in this role, please apply below.

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