DevOps Engineer AWS (Global Remote)

Introduction

We are looking for a skilled DevOps Engineer to join our team and help optimize and enhance our operations system. As a part of italki, you’ll work on ensuring the reliability of services provided to millions of users worldwide, tackling challenges that push your technical skills while exploring industry-leading technologies.

Responsibilities

Manage Kubernetes and optimize the capability and stability of containerized applications.

Maintain the AWS infrastructure, ensuring high availability and scalability.

Design and implement CI / CD pipeline to support DevOps processes using GitlabCI.

Utilize monitoring and logging tools such as Prometheus and EFK to continuously monitor system performance and identify and resolve problems timely.

Assist the development team in supporting the deployment of Python and Go back-end services and diverse front-end services.

Respond and resolve the system emergencies, provide operation and maintenance reports and improvement suggestions.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree or above in Computer Science or a related field.

More than 3 years of experience in DevOps or system operation and maintenance.

Proficiency in Python and Shell scripting.

Strong knowledge of Linux and proficiency with at least one relational database.

Familiarity with version control tools such as Git and GitLab.

Familiar with the configuration and use of tools such as SonarQube, Nexus, and Sentry.

Solid experience with Docker and Kubernetes.

Proficient in CI / CD pipeline tools for automation, such as GitlabCI, Jenkins, etc.

Proficient in commonly used observability tools, including metrics, APM, and log management tools, such as Prometheus, Jaeger and EFK, with practical experience in analysis.

Hands-on experience with Redis, Elasticsearch, MySQL, Redshift and Kafka.

Experience with at least one major cloud provider (e.g., AWS, Azure, Google Cloud).

Good communication skills and a team player. Able to work efficiently in a remote and global environment.

Preferred Qualifications

~ Familiarity with AWS and possession of AWS certification.