Senior DevOps Engineer

As a Senior DevOps Engineer at Crexi, you'll be responsible for designing, implementing, and managing CI/CD pipelines, ensuring rapid and reliable software releases. You'll collaborate with cross-functional teams to troubleshoot production issues and streamline code deployments while mentoring junior team members to uphold our standards of reliability and scalability.

To qualify for the Senior DevOps Engineer role at Crexi, a Bachelor’s degree in computer science or a related field is preferred, along with at least 5+ years of experience encompassing technical architecture, application development, or operations. Familiarity with AWS infrastructure, scripting languages, and continuous integration tools such as TeamCity and Jenkins is essential.

In the Senior DevOps Engineer position at Crexi, you’ll work with a variety of tools and technologies, including CI/CD pipelines, AWS infrastructure, enterprise data center technologies, and scripting languages like Python and Ruby. You'll also be using integration testing tools and automation tools to optimize our applications and ensure stability.

The work environment for a Senior DevOps Engineer at Crexi is collaborative, dynamic, and innovation-driven. You will engage with multiple teams and have the autonomy to own your success metrics while contributing to a fast-paced setting where new ideas and approaches are encouraged.

At Crexi, growth opportunities abound for a Senior DevOps Engineer! We are committed to your professional development and regularly invest in training that aligns with current industry trends. You’ll have opportunities to take on leadership roles, explore new technologies, and expand your expertise within a supportive and forward-thinking culture.

CI/CD stands for Continuous Integration and Continuous Deployment. It is crucial for a Senior DevOps Engineer because it facilitates the rapid and reliable release of software, enhances collaboration among teams, and reduces the time taken to get features into the hands of users. Understanding its principles shows your readiness to maintain high-quality code and manage automated testing processes.

When answering this question, detail your experience with AWS tools such as EC2, S3, Lambda, and their application in building scalable solutions. Discuss specific projects where you've utilized AWS to enhance system performance, highlighting your problem-solving skills in deployment and resource management.

In addressing production issues, I prioritize establishing a clear understanding of the problem through monitoring tools and logs. I collaborate with the engineering team to pinpoint and implement solutions while maintaining open communication with stakeholders to manage expectations and timelines effectively.

I am proficient in scripting languages such as Python and Ruby, which I have used for automating routine tasks, monitoring system performance, and developing seamless integrations for CI/CD pipelines. Providing specific examples where my scripts significantly improved efficiency will strengthen my case.

When discussing a complex problem, focus on a specific challenge, the steps you took to analyze it, and the strategies you implemented to overcome it. Emphasizing teamwork and collaboration can demonstrate your ability to work effectively with others in high-pressure situations.

To stay current, I actively engage with online communities, attend webinars and conferences, and subscribe to leading tech publications. I also take online courses to deepen my understanding of emerging tools and methodologies, allowing me to bring fresh insights back to my team at Crexi.

Some best practices include ensuring proper version control, maintaining automated testing at every stage, conducting regular reviews of code quality, and closely monitoring performance metrics. Consistent feedback loops and documentation help foster transparency and improvement in the development process.

When prioritizing tasks, I assess project deadlines, impact on business objectives, and feedback from team members. Utilizing project management tools helps me visualize workloads and ensure I’m focusing on high-priority tasks while remaining adaptable to changing circumstances.

Collaboration between development and operations teams is key to achieving efficient software development cycles. It breaks down silos, fosters open communication, and helps address bottlenecks quickly, ultimately leading to improved product quality and faster time to market.

I believe the future of DevOps lies in continued automation, AI-driven processes, and greater collaboration across teams. Embracing these changes will enhance efficiency, improve system reliability, and empower organizations to adapt to rapidly evolving market demands.