Sr. AWS DevOps Engineer - job 2 of 3

As a Senior AWS DevOps Engineer at Capco, you will lead the development of a comprehensive DevOps strategy, focusing on automation and best practices. You'll engage with stakeholders to provide updates and align on strategic goals, while also implementing high-impact tooling solutions in collaboration with client teams. Your role will involve mentoring junior team members and fostering a culture of continuous improvement.

To qualify for the Senior AWS DevOps Engineer role at Capco, candidates should have a minimum of five years of experience in DevOps, particularly within complex, regulated environments like financial services. A Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or Engineering, expertise in CI/CD pipelines, cloud platforms, and relevant certifications (e.g., DevOps, SRE, PMP) are also highly desirable.

Capco is committed to nurturing a growth mindset and entrepreneurial spirit among its employees. As a Senior AWS DevOps Engineer, you will have ample opportunities to learn rapidly, tackle challenging projects, and advance your career quickly without internal bureaucracies holding you back. The environment encourages collaboration and creativity, making it an ideal place for personal and professional development.

A Senior AWS DevOps Engineer at Capco should have deep knowledge of tools and technologies such as CI/CD pipelines, containerization platforms, and various cloud services, primarily AWS. Familiarity with Everything-as-Code principles will also be beneficial as you work to implement strategic solutions and improve operational practices across client teams.

Yes, Capco offers a hybrid work model, which allows the Senior AWS DevOps Engineer to work remotely part of the week. Specifically, you will be required to be in the Orlando office three days per week, providing a perfect balance of flexibility and collaboration with your team.

When answering this question, focus on specific projects where you designed or optimized CI/CD pipelines. Discuss tools you have used, the challenges you faced, and how your contributions improved development efficiency and product quality.

Highlight your experience in working with diverse teams. Explain how you prioritize communication, set clear goals, and ensure everyone is aligned on project objectives. Mention specific instances where your collaborative efforts led to successful project outcomes.

Demonstrate your knowledge by explaining how Everything-as-Code encompasses treating infrastructure, configuration, and deployments as code. Offer examples from your experience where implementing these principles improved consistency, repeatability, and traceability.

Discuss the importance of communication and education in overcoming resistance. Share strategies you’ve implemented to demonstrate the benefits of DevOps practices, perhaps by leading workshops or showcasing successful case studies from past experiences.

Choose a specific project that highlights your leadership and problem-solving skills. Describe the challenges faced, the strategies you employed to address them, and the successful outcomes that followed, emphasizing your role in steering the project.

Mention the specific cloud platforms you've worked with, including AWS. Talk about the services and tools you utilized, and how they contributed to speeding up deployments, enhancing security, or improving performance in your projects.

List your preferred configuration management tools and explain the reasons behind your choices based on ease of use, community support, and specific project requirements. Relating tool usage to past experiences can provide clarity and confidence.

Discuss your familiarity with containerization technologies like Docker or Kubernetes. Provide examples of how you've used them to streamline deployments, enhance scalability, or improve application isolation, showcasing your technical expertise.

Explain your incident management approach, including preparation through monitoring and alerting systems, as well as your response strategies. Highlight the importance of post-incident reviews and continuous learning to prevent future occurrences.

Share your thoughts on how a collaborative and transformational leadership style fosters innovation and accountability in a DevOps setting. Provide examples of how you've effectively motivated teams and achieved results through this approach.