DevOps Engineer

As a DevOps Engineer at Altruistiq, you will focus on designing and deploying scalable infrastructure on AWS, collaborating with the software development team to understand system requirements, and continually improving the infrastructure for scalability and security. You will implement CI/CD using GitHub Actions and manage AWS resources with Terraform, ensuring smooth deployment and operations.

To qualify for the DevOps Engineer role at Altruistiq, you'll need 3+ years of experience in a similarly relevant position, a strong grasp of AWS services, and familiarity with containerization and orchestration tools like Docker and ECS. An AWS certification is preferable, along with knowledge of Python and TypeScript, and a passion for sustainability.

In your role as a DevOps Engineer at Altruistiq, you will be working with various technologies, including AWS services like ECS, SQS, and Lambda; Terraform for infrastructure management; Docker for containerization; and you’ll also engage with databases like PostgreSQL. Experience with CI/CD processes and microservices architecture will be crucial.

Altruistiq is committed to providing a flexible and collaborative remote work environment to its team members. With a fully remote setup, you can work from anywhere within the EU timezone, and we promote open communication and teamwork through various digital collaboration tools, ensuring everyone feels supported and connected.

At Altruistiq, the work culture is centered around engineering excellence, ownership, and sustainability. You’ll be encouraged to take initiative and contribute ideas, with a focus on fast iterations and high-quality development practices. We believe in building a fun culture that fosters collaboration and creativity while we work towards making a positive impact on climate change.

When answering this question, detail your previous experience with AWS, mentioning specific services you’ve used such as EC2, S3, and RDS, and describe how you've leveraged these services to build scalable and reliable applications.

Discuss specific CI/CD tools you've used, such as GitHub Actions, and walk the interviewer through how you set up automated deployments and managed different environments. Mention any challenges you faced and how you overcame them.

Explain your understanding of AWS security measures, like using IAM roles and VPCs, and give examples of how you've implemented security best practices in previous positions to protect infrastructures and applications.

It’s important to provide specific instances where you've improved system performance, whether through better resource management, code optimization, or infrastructure adjustments. Include measurable outcomes if possible.

Talk about your experience managing databases on AWS, particularly using RDS for Postgres or any other databases mentioned in the job description. Highlight your strategies for maintenance, backup, and scaling.

Discuss your experience with containerization tools like Docker, and orchestration platforms such as ECS. Give examples of how you've utilized these technologies to streamline deployments and manage services.

Emphasize the importance of documentation in DevOps and share how you document your processes to ensure clarity for future team members, possibly mentioning tools you’ve used for documentation.

Describe your systematic approach to troubleshooting, starting from logging and monitoring tools to identifying the root cause and implementing a fix while ensuring minimal disruption to services.

Discuss your methods for prioritizing tasks, such as using project management frameworks or tools, and how you communicate with teams to ensure that everyone is aligned on urgent tasks.

Explain your strategies for keeping up-to-date with industry trends, whether through online courses, webinars, attending conferences, or participating in industry forums and discussions.