DevOps Engineer at Neon

Job Description

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain technical infrastructure, including hardware configurations, system software components, and cloud-based solutions to support high availability and performance.
• Design and implement scalable, secure, and reliable architectures for server environments, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and industry standards.
• Refine and enhance CI/CD pipelines, testing frameworks, and release validation processes to minimize downtime and ensure smooth transitions from development to production.
• Monitor system performance, conduct regular audits, and implement security measures to protect infrastructure and data integrity.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to resolve technical challenges, optimize workflows, and deliver solutions that meet business requirements.
• Stay updated on emerging DevOps tools, technologies, and methodologies to drive innovation and improve operational efficiency.
• Document system configurations, processes, and troubleshooting steps to ensure knowledge sharing and maintainability across teams.
• Provide technical leadership in infrastructure planning, capacity management, and disaster recovery strategies.
• Support incident management and root cause analysis to identify and resolve system failures promptly.
• Ensure compliance with internal policies, regulatory requirements, and security best practices across all environments.

Job Requirements

• Proven experience as a DevOps Engineer with a minimum of 5 years in system administration, automation, and cloud infrastructure management.
• Expertise in designing and implementing scalable, secure, and high-performance architectures for 24/7 server environments.
• Strong proficiency in CI/CD tools (e.g., Jenkins, GitLab CI, CircleCI) and containerization technologies (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes, Helm).
• Experience with infrastructure-as-code (IaC) frameworks such as Terraform, Ansible, or Puppet for automated provisioning and configuration management.
• Deep understanding of cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) and hybrid cloud environments, including networking, storage, and security configurations.
• Knowledge of monitoring and observability tools (e.g., Prometheus, Grafana, ELK stack) for real-time system performance tracking and alerting.
• Ability to develop and maintain documentation for system architecture, deployment processes, and troubleshooting procedures.
• Strong problem-solving skills with a focus on optimizing system performance, reducing latency, and ensuring high availability.
• Excellent communication and collaboration abilities to work effectively with development, security, and operations teams.
• Proficiency in scripting languages (e.g., Python, Bash, PowerShell) and familiarity with DevOps automation tools (e.g., Jenkins, Ansible, Terraform).
• Experience with version control systems (e.g., Git) and agile development methodologies for iterative project delivery.
• Knowledge of security best practices, including encryption, access control, and compliance auditing, to protect infrastructure and data.
• Ability to lead and mentor junior DevOps engineers while contributing to team goals and organizational objectives.
• Strong understanding of system scalability, load balancing, and disaster recovery strategies to ensure business continuity.
• Experience with container orchestration, microservices architecture, and distributed systems for modern application deployment.
• Proficiency in cloud cost optimization techniques and resource management to ensure efficient utilization of infrastructure.
• Ability to analyze system logs, performance metrics, and error reports to identify and resolve issues proactively.
• Knowledge of API management, service mesh technologies, and network security protocols for secure system integration.
• Experience with DevOps toolchains, including code repositories, build systems, and deployment automation, to streamline workflows.