DevOps Engineer II

As a DevOps Engineer II at Onapsis, your primary responsibilities will include building and enhancing the toolchain for the Software Development Life Cycle, writing and deploying software to improve the availability and scalability of our products, and collaborating with various engineering teams across the globe. You'll focus on automation and creating a better developer experience while also troubleshooting complex problems.

To qualify for the DevOps Engineer II position at Onapsis, you should have at least 1 year of professional experience in DevOps practices or programming experience using OOP/scripting languages such as Python or Bash. A bachelor's degree in Systems Engineering, Computer Science or a related field is also required, along with knowledge of cloud technologies like AWS and experience using Git and CI/CD tools.

A DevOps Engineer II at Onapsis should be familiar with several key technologies including AWS Cloud services (like S3, EC2, and Lambda), Linux environments, observability and monitoring tools for troubleshooting, as well as container technologies such as Docker and orchestration/automation tools like Ansible and Terraform. Experience with GitLab and metrics visualization tools is also a plus.

The DevOps Engineer II role at Onapsis emphasizes strong problem-solving skills, the capability to learn new technologies quickly, and excellent verbal and written communication skills for effective team collaboration. Familiarity with change management procedures and cloud-native application development are also highly desired.

The work culture at Onapsis is characterized by high achievement, collaboration, and support. As a DevOps Engineer II, you will work with a team of highly skilled professionals dedicated to solving complex challenges. We encourage innovation and continuous learning, enabling you to grow your career while contributing to the security of crucial business applications.

In response to this question, highlight specific automation tools you've used, such as Ansible or Terraform. Discuss a project where you implemented automation processes to improve efficiency and reduce deployment time. Be sure to focus on outcomes and how it benefitted the team or organization.

Begin by explaining your problem-solving approach, such as breaking down complex issues into manageable parts. Provide examples of challenges you've encountered with cloud services and detail the steps you took to resolve them, emphasizing collaboration with teams and utilizing cloud monitoring tools.

Discuss your experiences with version control systems, especially Git. Highlight how you've used version control for collaborative projects, strategies for branching and merging, and any best practices you follow to ensure code integrity and ease of collaboration with your team.

Explain your understanding of the CI/CD pipeline, focusing on your direct involvement in its implementation. Talk about tools you have used, the workflow you established, and the benefits that resulted, such as faster deployments, increased reliability, and team cohesion.

Clarify your task prioritization process, including tools or methodologies you rely on, such as Agile frameworks or Kanban boards. Mention how you assess task urgency and importance, and provide a scenario where your prioritization led to timely project delivery.

Discuss your approach to secure cloud infrastructure, including implementing best practices for configuration management, using security tools for monitoring, and staying informed about current vulnerabilities. Give examples of how you've ensured security in previous projects.

Explain the various ways you stay updated on industry trends, such as attending conferences, participating in online courses, or contributing to open-source projects. Emphasize your commitment to continuous learning as essential to your career growth in the fast-evolving technologies relevant to the DevOps role.

Emphasize the importance of collaboration in your work. Provide examples of how you have worked with cross-functional teams to solve issues or improve processes. Discuss how communication and teamwork contribute to successful deployments and product development.

Use the STAR method (Situation, Task, Action, Result) to narrate a challenging project. Be detailed about the issue faced, your approach to tackle the situation, and the accomplishments resulting from your solutions, highlighting learning experiences gained throughout the process.

Detail the tools you've used for monitoring and observability, such as Grafana or Prometheus. Explain why you prefer these tools based on their features and effectiveness. Share examples of how these tools helped you troubleshoot issues and optimize system performance.