Infrastructure Engineer

As an Infrastructure Engineer at Make, you will be responsible for designing, building, and maintaining a scalable and resilient infrastructure on AWS. This includes implementing best practices in infrastructure as code with Terraform, evolving Kubernetes clusters, and ensuring observability and monitoring for internal stakeholders. You'll also participate in on-call rotations to promptly address any incidents affecting availability.

To succeed as an Infrastructure Engineer at Make, candidates should have 2–4 years of experience managing Linux/Unix-based infrastructure, along with proficiency in at least one cloud provider, ideally AWS. Hands-on experience with Kubernetes, Infrastructure as Code practices, CI/CD tools, and effective communication skills in English are also essential.

Make is committed to continuous learning for its employees. As an Infrastructure Engineer, you will benefit from our Learning & Development plan, which includes online language courses, professional training, and access to conferences. You are also encouraged to share knowledge with your team, establishing a culture of growth and support.

In your role as an Infrastructure Engineer at Make, you will work with a range of cutting-edge tools and technologies including AWS for cloud services, Terraform for infrastructure management, and Kubernetes for container orchestration. You will also gain exposure to tools like Docker, DataDog for monitoring, and CI/CD tools like GitHub Actions and CircleCI.

The work environment at Make for Infrastructure Engineers is dynamic and collaborative. You will be part of a strictly technical team that focuses on cloud technologies and automation, sharing knowledge and innovations regularly. The company promotes a healthy work-life balance with flexible hours and supports a diverse culture that values different perspectives.

When discussing your experience with AWS during the interview, highlight specific services you've used, such as EC2, RDS, and VPC. Discuss how you’ve designed and implemented scalable architectures, focusing on real-world examples that demonstrate your problem-solving skills and ability to optimize costs.

To ensure the stability of cloud infrastructure, explain your strategy for implementing redundancy, monitoring performance metrics, and responding to incidents swiftly. Share specific examples of how you’ve used tools like Terraform and AWS services to maintain uptime and service continuity.

In your answer, define Infrastructure as Code (IaC) and explain its importance in managing infrastructure through code. Discuss the benefits, such as version control, repeatability, and reduced human error, and provide examples of how you’ve implemented IaC using Terraform or similar tools.

When answering, detail your experience with Kubernetes in terms of both management and orchestration. Discuss specific projects where you’ve set up or maintained Kubernetes clusters, and how it contributed to better scalability and reliability in your cloud services.

Choose a specific scenario that highlights your analytical skills and technical expertise. Explain the problem, your approach to troubleshooting, the tools you used, and the solution you implemented, showcasing both your technical and communication skills.

Discuss your experience implementing monitoring tools like DataDog, and explain your approach to alerting and logging. Talk about the importance of dashboards and metrics to proactively manage system health and enhance service reliability.

Explain your process for handling on-call duties, including your approach to prioritizing incidents, communicating with your team, and documenting resolutions. Emphasize your commitment to learning from incidents to improve future responses.

Outline your experience with CI/CD tools like GitHub Actions or CircleCI, detailing specific workflows you’ve set up. Discuss how these tools improved deployment processes, reduced time to release, and facilitated better collaboration among team members.

Talk about your collaboration with security teams to ensure compliance standards are met, such as regular audits and security best practices. Share specific measures you've taken to harden infrastructure and safeguard sensitive data.

Highlight at least one programming or scripting language, mentioning specific tasks where you’ve applied it in automation or infrastructure management to enhance your efficiency and productivity.