Senior DevOps Engineer

• Design, build, and maintain CI/CD pipelines using GitHub Actions.
• Manage and optimise Kubernetes clusters using Helm for efficient application deployment.
• Implement infrastructure as code (IaC) using Terraform and Helm to automate environment setups.
• Manage PostgreSQL databases, including performance tuning, backups and building HA setups.
• Monitor system performance and availability using Grafana and other modern monitoring solutions.
• Troubleshoot infrastructure issues and lead incident response during outages.

Internal Developer Platform (IDP) Implementation:

• Lead the design and development of an Internal Developer Platform (IDP) to streamline development workflows.
• Build self-service portals and tools that enable developers to deploy, monitor, and manage their applications independently.
• Create standardised, reusable CI/CD templates for rapid deployment and consistency.
• Integrate monitoring, logging, and tracing solutions (e.g., Prometheus, Grafana, Loki, OpenTelemetry) into the IDP for end-to-end observability.
• Implement developer-friendly interfaces (CLI tools or web dashboards) to enhance user experience.
• Document platform usage and provide training to enable efficient adoption by the development team.

DevSecOps and Security Automation:

• Integrate security checks and vulnerability scanning into CI/CD pipelines.
• Implement role-based access control (RBAC) for Kubernetes and other systems.
• Automate compliance and security policies within the infrastructure.
• Monitor for security vulnerabilities and ensure rapid patching.
• Conduct threat modelling and security risk assessments for cloud and containerised environments.

Collaboration and Mentoring:

• Work closely with frontend (Angular, Next.js) and backend (Nest.js) developers to support smooth and secure deployments.
• Mentor junior engineers and provide guidance on best DevOps practices.
• Collaborate with product owners to align DevOps strategies with business needs.
• Lead sprint planning and participate in retrospectives, sharing insights on DevOps improvements.

Requirements:

• Proven experience as a Senior DevOps Engineer, with expertise in Kubernetes, Helm, and GitHub Actions.
• Strong experience in CI/CD pipeline management, infrastructure as code (IaC), and cloud-native practices.
• Expertise in monitoring and observability tools: Grafana, Prometheus, Loki, OpenTelemetry, etc.
• Experience in building and managing Internal Developer Platforms (IDP) to enhance developer productivity.
• Hands-on experience with PostgreSQL database management.
• Proficiency in DevSecOps practices: security scanning, automated compliance checks, RBAC, and threat monitoring.
• Familiarity with SaaS architecture and scalable cloud solutions.
• Strong scripting skills (Python, Bash) for automation.
• Knowledge of modern logging and tracing systems for microservices.
• Excellent communication skills and a proactive approach to problem-solving.

Desirable Skills:

• Experience with serverless architectures and cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, Azure).
• Familiarity with Next.js, Angular, and Nest.js within a DevOps context.
• Knowledge of event-driven architectures using Kafka or similar.
• Experience in building developer productivity tools to streamline workflows.
• Understanding of AI-driven monitoring and anomaly detection.
• Familiarity with AI/LLM technologies for automating operational tasks.