Senior DevOps Engineer

As a Senior DevOps Engineer at Altium, your key responsibilities include optimizing CI/CD processes, building resilient service infrastructures, deploying and monitoring application services, and mentoring team members. You will also collaborate closely with software development teams and engage in strategic planning while troubleshooting production issues.

To be considered for the Senior DevOps Engineer role at Altium, you need at least 6 years of experience in a DevOps/SRE environment, proficiency with AWS and cloud operations, and a strong background in Linux and Windows systems. Familiarity with CI systems, cloud networking, microservices, Docker, and Kubernetes is essential, along with analytical and troubleshooting skills.

A Senior DevOps Engineer at Altium should be well-versed in tools such as Jenkins and GitLab, alongside extensive experience with AWS components like EC2, RDS, and S3. Knowledge of Docker, Kubernetes, and cloud security standards is also crucial to ensure a seamless operation of our infrastructure.

Altium prides itself on fostering a culture of knowledge sharing and mentorship. As a Senior DevOps Engineer, you will have ample opportunities to lead and mentor your team, participate in project management, and engage in ongoing strategic planning, which aids in both personal and professional growth.

The salary range for a Senior DevOps Engineer at Altium is between $160,000 and $210,000. Actual compensation will be determined based on unique factors such as skills, experience, certifications, and specific location within Texas.

When asked about your CI/CD experience, provide specific examples of tools you've used, challenges you've faced, and how you've optimized pipelines for efficiency. Highlight your understanding of cloud deployments and your role in automating processes that lead to faster releases.

Discuss your systematic approach to identifying issues, using logs, monitoring tools, and collaboration with development teams. Emphasize your analytical skills and the importance of maintaining documentation efficiently to avoid bottlenecks during problem resolution.

Be prepared to discuss your hands-on experience with AWS services like EC2, RDS, and S3. Share specific projects and how you architected scalable solutions in AWS, emphasizing security and compliance with industry standards.

Outline your knowledge of cloud security best practices, including access controls, encryption, and auditing. Reference your experience with securing AWS components and any initiatives you took to align with regulatory requirements.

Illustrate how you have utilized Docker for containerization and Kubernetes for orchestration in your projects. Share specific examples of deploying applications and managing workloads efficiently using these technologies.

Discuss your familiarity with microservices and strategies you've successfully employed, such as service discovery, load balancing, and observing metrics across different services, which enhance the reliability and performance of applications.

Explain your approach to task prioritization, considering business impact, urgency, and team dependencies. Describe any tools or methodologies you use to manage your workload, such as Kanban or agile practices.

Share specific mentoring techniques and experiences where you’ve provided guidance on best practices, tools, and processes. Highlight how you encourage a culture of knowledge sharing and continuous improvement within the team.

Discuss your strategies for achieving scalability through load balancing, auto-scaling groups, and performance tuning. Offer insights into monitoring and adjusting resources dynamically based on demand.

Mention the blogs, forums, and events that you follow to stay current in the field. Discuss any certifications or training programs you’ve engaged in to improve your skills and apply new technologies to your work.