DevOps Engineer

As a DevOps Engineer at Carry1st, you will be tasked with optimizing AWS and Kubernetes cloud environments, deploying automation tools, building and maintaining various development environments, and implementing advanced load testing. Additionally, you will manage secure access to system credentials and support troubleshooting efforts across our dynamic systems to enhance performance and security.

To qualify for a DevOps Engineer position at Carry1st, you should have a minimum of 4 years of experience working in the AWS environment, particularly with Kubernetes and containerized workloads. Proficiency in technologies like RabbitMQ, Jenkins, PostgreSQL, and Terraform is essential, alongside strong scripting skills in Python, Groovy, or Golang, and the ability to thrive in a remote team setting.

At Carry1st, we prioritize the well-being of our employees, including our DevOps Engineers, by offering flexible remote work options, a remote working allowance of up to $600 per year, and special perks like birthday leave. We also encourage team bonding through social events and co-working excursions, helping you connect with colleagues across different cultures and locations.

As a DevOps Engineer at Carry1st, you’ll utilize a range of cutting-edge tools and technologies including AWS for cloud optimization, Kubernetes for container orchestration, and automation tools like Jenkins for CI/CD. You’ll also work with databases like PostgreSQL and messaging systems like RabbitMQ, ensuring a robust technological playfield to contribute to game publishing and fintech solutions.

The work culture at Carry1st promotes innovation and collaboration among its diverse team of professionals. As a remote-first company, we value flexibility and encourage team members to bring their unique perspectives and insights. You’ll be part of a dynamic, fast-paced environment that thrives on problem-solving and continuous learning, making each day engaging and impactful.

In an interview, be prepared to discuss your hands-on experience with AWS and Kubernetes, detailing specific projects where you optimized cloud environments, managed containerized applications, and ensured scalability. Highlight any challenges faced and how you overcame them using your technical expertise and problem-solving skills.

Discuss the automation tools you’ve used, such as Jenkins or GitLab CI/CD, and explain how you’ve implemented automation to streamline development and deployment processes. Provide examples of how your automation efforts led to improved efficiency and reduced errors in production environments.

Be ready to mention specific monitoring tools like Prometheus, Grafana, or CloudWatch that you have experience with. Explain how you used these tools to ensure system reliability and uptime, emphasizing the importance of proactive monitoring and incident response in DevOps.

Use the STAR method (Situation, Task, Action, Result) to articulate a specific challenge you've encountered, detailing the steps you took to address it. Focus on your problem-solving skills and the outcome, ideally illustrating your ability to learn from experience and enhance systems.

Discuss your proficiency in scripting languages like Python, Groovy, or Golang, and provide examples of how you’ve used them for tasks such as writing deployment scripts, automating processes, or developing tools that facilitate operations. Show your familiarity with using scripts to enhance overall productivity.

Talk about your understanding of security best practices in a DevOps context, including securing secrets, implementing access controls, and keeping software dependencies up to date. Highlight your specific contributions to maintaining compliance and the importance of security measures throughout the software development lifecycle.

Provide insights into your experience conducting load tests using tools like JMeter or LoadRunner, explaining how you identify bottlenecks and optimize performance. Detail any methodologies you follow to ensure systems can handle peak user loads effectively.

Share your methods for staying current, such as following influential figures in the DevOps community, participating in webinars, reading industry blogs, or attending conferences. Emphasize your commitment to continuous learning and professional development in the rapidly changing field of technology.

Elaborate on your experience working cross-functionally with development teams, detailing how you facilitated effective communication to ensure a smooth software delivery pipeline. Discuss any initiatives you've taken to foster collaboration and streamline project workflows.

In your response, convey your passion for the DevOps role and the elements that you find most fulfilling, such as enabling rapid development cycles, optimizing systems for scalability, or fostering a culture of collaboration. Share how these aspects motivate you to excel in your career.