Associate DevOps Engineer

As an Associate DevOps Engineer at NetBox Labs, you will work closely with the platform engineering team to automate and manage our production, staging, and development environments. You will also develop monitoring and alerting systems and contribute to enhancing the security and resilience of our platforms.

To qualify for the Associate DevOps Engineer role at NetBox Labs, you should have at least 2 years of hands-on DevOps experience. Familiarity with AWS, Kubernetes, Docker, Terraform, and scripting languages like Python and Bash will give you a strong advantage.

In the Associate DevOps Engineer role at NetBox Labs, you will work with a robust tech stack that includes AWS (S3, RDS, IAM, ECR), Kubernetes (EKS), Docker, Terraform, GitHub Actions for CI, Prometheus, and Grafana.

NetBox Labs actively promotes a culture of knowledge sharing and continuous improvement. As an Associate DevOps Engineer, you have access to ongoing professional development opportunities, collaboration with experienced team members, and participation in industry events.

NetBox Labs offers a competitive compensation package, equity options, above-market pension contributions, unlimited PTO, generous parental leave, and a flexible working environment, making it a great place for an Associate DevOps Engineer to thrive.

The culture at NetBox Labs is supportive and innovative. We encourage open communication and transparency while valuing simplicity. Being a remote-first team, we prioritize team collaboration and engage in regular company events and meetups.

To prepare for an interview for the Associate DevOps Engineer position at NetBox Labs, familiarize yourself with our tech stack, reflect on past experiences, and be ready to discuss your approach to problem-solving and collaboration in a team setting.

When answering this question, share specific projects where you utilized AWS services such as S3, RDS, or IAM. Discuss your understanding of deploying applications in AWS, managing resources, and any challenges you faced while implementing solutions.

In your response, emphasize the importance of automation for efficiency. Highlight specific tools like Terraform or GitHub Actions that you've used and describe how you implemented automation in your deployment processes.

Discuss your experience with Prometheus, Grafana, or any other relevant tools. Explain how you've set up monitoring systems and how they helped improve system observability and performance in your previous roles.

Security should be a priority in DevOps practices. Talk about strategies you use, such as implementing IAM roles, using security groups, or regularly updating software dependencies to mitigate security risks.

Share a specific example that illustrates your problem-solving skills. Focus on your methodology for diagnosing the issue, the steps you took to resolve it, and the lessons learned from the experience.

Discuss your familiarity with Docker and Kubernetes. Explain how you’ve utilized these technologies to create, manage, and scale applications, providing specific examples from your past roles.

Illustrate your ability to manage multiple responsibilities by describing your prioritization techniques. Try to mention tools or frameworks that help you stay organized and efficient.

Share details about the project, your role, the technologies you used, and the outcome. Highlight the impact your work had on the company or team, focusing on improvements in efficiency or performance.

Mention resources, such as blogs, forums, or conferences, that you follow to stay informed. Emphasize the importance of continuous learning and adapting to new technologies in the DevOps landscape.

Discuss your open-mindedness to constructive feedback, providing an example of how it has helped you improve your work. Highlight your belief in collaboration and growth through shared insights.