Senior DevOps Engineer

As a Senior DevOps Engineer at Neostella, your key responsibilities include designing and managing CI/CD pipelines to accelerate software deployment, automating infrastructure provisioning using tools such as Terraform or CloudFormation, monitoring and troubleshooting production systems for high availability, and collaborating with development teams to bolster application performance and security.

To qualify for the Senior DevOps Engineer role at Neostella, candidates should have at least 5 years of experience in a DevOps role or a related field, strong knowledge of AWS and Azure services, proficiency in scripting languages like Python and Bash, as well as experience with CI/CD tools like Jenkins and containerization technologies such as Docker and Kubernetes.

In the Senior DevOps Engineer position at Neostella, you’ll utilize a variety of tools, including CI/CD tools like Jenkins, GitLab CI, and GitHub Actions, as well as Infrastructure as Code tools such as Terraform and CloudFormation for automating infrastructure management.

A Senior DevOps Engineer at Neostella will find ample growth opportunities. With a fast and deep-growing career path, you can enhance your skills by working on international projects, participating in innovative initiatives, and accessing personalized learning programs, including English classes to work effectively in a global environment.

Neostella offers several attractive benefits for Senior DevOps Engineers, including pre-paid health insurance coverage for you and a family member, flexible working hours, the option to work from home or the office, and a yearly ophthalmological health bonus. We also provide opportunities to improve your English skills through personalized classes!

When asked about designing CI/CD pipelines, explain your methodology for assessing software requirements, choosing appropriate tools for automation, and ensuring the pipeline integrates seamlessly with existing workflows. Focus on collaboration with developers and how you prioritize security and efficiency.

In response, share specific projects where you utilized AWS services like EC2, S3, or RDS, emphasizing how you managed cloud resources and optimized performance. Highlight your familiarity with AWS best practices concerning security and cost management.

Detail your proficiency in scripting languages such as Python and Bash, giving examples of projects where you've employed these skills to automate tasks, manage infrastructure, or streamline deployments.

In your answer, outline your troubleshooting process, which may include monitoring tools, analyzing logs, and collaborating with team members. Mention your ability to remain calm under pressure and focus on quick resolutions to maintain uptime.

Discuss your experience using Docker and Kubernetes, highlighting specific use cases such as deploying microservices, managing container orchestration, and optimizing application performance. Your ability to scale applications using these technologies can be a key point.

Use the STAR method to explain a situation where you identified performance issues, the actions you took to resolve them (e.g., optimizing a CI/CD pipeline or cloud resources), and the positive results that followed.

Mention your involvement in professional networks, following key industry thought leaders, attending conferences or webinars, and continuously learning through online courses focused on DevOps methodologies and tools.

Share your experience working in Agile environments, particularly Scrum, detailing your role in sprints, daily stand-ups, and how Agile principles inform your approach to DevOps processes and team collaboration.

Discuss your understanding of essential security practices, how you integrate security measures into CI/CD pipelines, and your experience using tools for scanning vulnerabilities or monitoring compliance.

Emphasize your proactive approach towards incident response and the strategies you've employed in previous roles for system maintenance, ensuring minimal downtime and quick recovery from issues.