Senior DevOps Engineer

As a Senior DevOps Engineer at Brighte, your key responsibilities include designing and managing CI/CD pipelines using GitHub Actions, provisioning and configuring AWS cloud infrastructures, and maintaining Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using Terraform. You will also collaborate with development teams to optimize application performance and manage database systems, ensuring security and reliability across all environments.

To qualify for the Senior DevOps Engineer role at Brighte, candidates should have significant experience in DevOps or a similar position. You need a proven track record in managing AWS cloud infrastructure, familiarity with Infrastructure as Code tools like Terraform or AWS CloudFormation, and a deep understanding of security best practices in AWS. Additionally, industry certifications such as AWS Professional/Specialty, Cisco, or ISC2 are required.

When you join Brighte as a Senior DevOps Engineer, you will enjoy a variety of benefits including flexible working arrangements, employee share options, and fun social events like Noodle Wednesdays. We also offer a well-stocked pantry with nutritious snacks and end-of-trip facilities for cyclists. Plus, we celebrate work anniversaries with an extra day off!

Brighte fosters a dynamic and inclusive workplace where diversity is celebrated. As a Senior DevOps Engineer, you’ll thrive in a collaborative environment that prioritizes professional growth and personal well-being. The company encourages innovation and allows team members to bring their authentic selves to work, resulting in a motivated and engaged workforce.

At Brighte, ensuring system reliability is a top priority for the Senior DevOps Engineer role. You'll monitor system performance, configure alerts with various monitoring tools, and respond to incidents promptly. You’ll also implement robust security measures across the AWS stack, leveraging best practices to maintain high availability and reliability of our cloud applications.

When answering this question, you can share specific projects where you've managed AWS infrastructures, including any challenges you faced and how you overcame them. Highlight your familiarity with AWS services like EC2, S3, and RDS, and discuss how you applied security best practices and scaling solutions.

Your response should discuss the tools you've used like Terraform or AWS CloudFormation and emphasize the importance of version control and documentation. Illustrate your methodology through examples of how you've created reproducible environments and managed changes efficiently.

Discuss your systematic approach to incident management, emphasizing the importance of monitoring, alerting, and quick response times. Mention specific tools like Sentry or Datadog that you use to detect issues, analyze root causes, and implement solutions to avoid future occurrences.

Share your experience with tools such as GitHub Actions or AWS CodePipeline. Explain how you set up pipelines for automated testing, building, and deployment, mentioning any specific challenges you tackled while implementing CI/CD processes.

Provide specific examples of how you’ve utilized Python or Bash for automating tasks, writing scripts for deployment, or performing system maintenance. Highlight any complex scripts you've developed and how they improved processes or operational efficiency.

Discuss techniques you use to monitor application performance, such as load testing or profiling. Explain how you collaborate with development teams to identify bottlenecks or inefficiencies in code or infrastructure and how you implement solutions for optimization.

You should cover your understanding of AWS security best practices, including IAM roles and policies, Security Groups, and VPC configurations. Discuss how you've implemented security measures to protect data and compliance measures you've followed in previous roles.

Choose a project that showcases your technical skills and problem-solving abilities. Share details of the project's goals, the technologies you used, challenges faced, and the successful outcomes achieved, focusing on your specific contributions.

Focus on qualities like collaboration, analytical thinking, adaptability, and a proactive approach to problem-solving. Mention how these traits are vital for working effectively across teams and for continuous improvement in processes and systems.

Share how you follow industry news, attend conferences, participate in online courses, or engage in community discussions. Emphasize your commitment to professional development and how you apply new knowledge to your work.