Lead, DevOps Engineer | Pod Lead

At EverOps, a Lead DevOps Engineer is tasked with managing the Tech Pod from a complete delivery perspective, which involves overseeing project scopes, guiding the team both technically and in career development, and implementing automation tools to efficiently manage production and development environments. Collaboration with clients and internal teams is key, ensuring that all expectations are met and continuously improved upon.

To qualify for the Lead DevOps Engineer position at EverOps, applicants should have over 5 years of professional experience in DevOps, CloudOps, or Site Reliability Engineering. Additionally, at least 3 years of team management experience is essential. Proficiency in various programming languages such as Python, Golang, and tools like AWS is a must, along with hands-on knowledge of Linux and CI/CD tools.

The Lead DevOps Engineer will enjoy being part of a collaborative environment at EverOps, with a team of dynamic engineers eager to empower and mentor new hires. The team works closely together in a virtual setting, participating in scrums and continuously sharing knowledge to overcome challenges, making it a highly engaging workplace.

EverOps encourages the professional growth of its Lead DevOps Engineers by offering access to training and certification programs, the chance to work with cutting-edge technologies, and opportunities to take ownership of projects. The company environment is designed to foster continuous learning and skill development, ensuring that you are always at the forefront of the industry.

EverOps provides an array of benefits for its Lead DevOps Engineers, including a fully remote work environment, unlimited paid time off, equity participation for those demonstrating ownership, a competitive compensation package, and a 401K plan with company contributions. Additionally, they offer company-sponsored healthcare and a strong emphasis on work-life balance.

In discussing your experience with cloud-native environments, focus on specific projects where you designed or managed AWS, Google Cloud, or Azure infrastructures. Mention your role in ensuring high availability and efficiency, and any challenges you faced and how you overcame them.

When answering this question, emphasize your leadership style, focusing on collaboration and mentorship. Discuss specific examples where you guided team members technically and supported their career growth, showcasing how you create a positive environment for both technical discussion and personal development.

Share detailed experiences with tools like Ansible, Chef, or Terraform. Highlight how you’ve implemented these tools for automation in your previous roles and how they contributed to optimizing operations and scaling efficiencies in production environments.

Your answer should outline your approach to monitoring using tools like DataDog or Prometheus. Explain the methodologies you’ve employed for identifying performance issues, making necessary adjustments, and implementing processes for continual improvement.

Detail the programming languages you’re skilled in, such as Golang, Python, or Rust, and provide specific examples of how you’ve used them in DevOps projects. Mention how this experience supports developing automation scripts or enhancing system performance.

Highlight your experience with CI/CD tools such as Jenkins or Github Actions. Explain how you’ve implemented these tools in your previous roles to streamline deployment processes and reduce the time to delivery, offering tangible metrics or results where possible.

Discuss your project management strategies, such as Agile methodology, focusing on adaptability and effective communication with stakeholders. Provide examples of projects you managed end-to-end, emphasizing successful outcomes and stakeholder satisfaction.

Explain your methods for staying informed about industry trends, such as attending conferences, networking, or participating in online forums. Discuss any recent technologies you’ve learned about and how they might be applicable in a DevOps setting at EverOps.

Identify a current challenge, like maintaining security in cloud environments or managing complex deployments. Discuss how these challenges affect team dynamics or customer satisfaction, and share your strategies for addressing these issues based on past experiences.

Your answer should reflect your enthusiasm for EverOps' mission and the unique opportunity to work with an elite team. Highlight how the company’s values and focus on innovation resonate with your career ambitions, and express eagerness to contribute positively to the team and clients.