What are the responsibilities and job description for the System Automation Expert position at Shibumi?
About the Job
Shibumi is a leading SaaS company seeking a skilled DevOps Engineer to collaborate with Software Developers, Software Architects, and Product Owners to streamline software delivery efficiently, securely, and predictably. The ideal candidate will play a key role in maintaining and improving our cloud-based infrastructure, ensuring high availability, security, and performance of our services.
Key Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
- Hands-on experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP).
- Strong proficiency in at least one programming or scripting language (Python, Bash, Groovy, Java, JavaScript, etc.).
- Experience managing databases and data sources (MySQL, PostgreSQL, MongoDB, Elasticsearch, etc.).
- Expertise in containerization and orchestration tools (Docker, Kubernetes, Helm, etc.).
- Strong knowledge of CI/CD pipelines and automation tools (Jenkins, GitHub Actions, GitLab CI/CD, etc.).
- Experience with configuration management tools (Terraform, Ansible, Puppet, Chef, etc.).
- Knowledge of security best practices and compliance standards.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a proactive mindset.
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
- One or more relevant cloud certifications (AWS Certified DevOps Engineer, Azure DevOps Engineer Expert, Google Professional DevOps Engineer, etc.) preferred.
Responsibilities and Duties
- Maintain, secure, and optimize cloud-based services to ensure high availability and performance.
- Design and implement scalable, reliable, and secure DevOps solutions.
- Automate software deployment, system configurations, and security settings.
- Utilize Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC) to manage IT operations efficiently.
- Manage and enhance cloud-based hosting environments (AWS, Azure, GCP).
- Develop and maintain CI/CD pipelines for automated software delivery.
- Write and maintain scripts using languages such as Python, Bash, Groovy, Java, and JavaScript.
- Configure and manage databases (MySQL, MongoDB, Elasticsearch, Redis, etc.).
- Implement and manage container orchestration solutions (Docker, Kubernetes, Helm, etc.).
- Monitor system performance, troubleshoot issues, and proactively address potential risks.
- Collaborate closely with development teams to optimize application performance and reliability.
- Ensure security best practices are implemented and maintained across all environments.
- Optimize cloud costs while maintaining performance and security standards.
- Participate in Agile ceremonies and collaborate effectively across teams.
