DevOps / SRE

As the DevOps/SRE at Flagler, you'll architect and support our Kubernetes environment crucial for our operations. You'll play a key role in enforcing reliability practices across our infrastructure while also being the go-to person for any operational queries. Plus, you'll facilitate on-call responsibilities and help train other engineering members in using the advanced tools you develop!

Flagler seeks candidates with proven experience in continuous delivery and infrastructure automation, especially within AWS. A solid grasp of DevOps practices, Kubernetes, Docker, and setting up data streaming servers like Kafka or RabbitMQ is essential. Familiarity with network security and working with both JavaScript and Python will set you apart!

At Flagler, we prioritize continuous learning. As a DevOps/SRE, you'll not only work on cutting-edge technologies but also have opportunities to lead initiatives and train fellow team members. We encourage collaboration, innovation, and even remote interactions with advisors, creating a vibrant space for professional growth.

The hiring process at Flagler is straightforward. Due to the high volume of applications, we focus on reaching out to candidates selected for interviews. Instead of initial online assessments, your qualifications and experience will be the priority in our selection process.

For this position at Flagler, familiarity with AWS, Kubernetes, Docker, and CI/CD practices is crucial. Experience with data streaming technologies like Kafka or RabbitMQ, as well as proficiency in networking concepts, will also significantly enhance your candidacy.

When answering this, focus on specific projects where you managed Kubernetes, detailing your role in setting it up, challenges faced, and how you improved reliability or performance in that environment.

Share a systematic approach you use to identify issues, such as analyzing logs, checking alerting systems, and running targeted tests. Highlight a past experience where your troubleshooting led to a significant resolution.

Discuss your experience with CI/CD pipelines, touching on tools you've used, challenges you've faced, and how you ensured smooth deployments without downtimes or errors.

Talk about your experience with tools like Terraform or AWS CloudFormation, emphasizing how you've leveraged these to manage and automate infrastructure while ensuring consistency and repeatability.

Mention specific monitoring solutions you've utilized, such as Prometheus or Grafana, and explain the metrics you focused on and how they aided in enhancing system performance.

Highlight the important practices you follow to secure networks, such as intrusion detection systems, firewall rules, and regular audits. Share how you've worked with teams to maintain security compliance.

Detail any projects where you used Kafka or RabbitMQ to build real-time applications. Discuss the protocols and approaches you used to ensure seamless data flow and integrity.

Describe your communication strategies for fostering effective collaboration, ensuring alignment on project goals, and how you handle feedback between teams to enhance the development process.

Share your insights on how automation has revolutionized DevOps roles, citing examples of processes you've automated to improve efficiency and reduce the risk of human error.

Provide specific examples of initiatives you've led or participated in that have materially improved operational standards, uptime, or service quality within your prior organizations.