DevOps Engineer (Remote / UK)

As a DevOps Engineer at Qogita, your main responsibilities include managing and optimizing our AWS infrastructure, designing and implementing deployment pipelines, and setting up monitoring systems with Datadog. You'll also contribute to infrastructure as code, ensuring security compliance, and participating in troubleshooting and incident management.

To qualify for the DevOps Engineer position at Qogita, candidates should have a minimum of 3 years of experience working with AWS, along with at least 5 years of experience writing automation scripts, preferably in Python. Familiarity with monitoring tools like Datadog, and strong verbal and written communication skills in English are also essential.

In your role as a DevOps Engineer at Qogita, you will utilize a variety of tools including AWS CodePipeline and AWS CodeDeploy for deployment, as well as Datadog for monitoring and alerting. Experience with infrastructure as code tools like AWS CloudFormation or Terraform will also be critical to the success of your responsibilities.

Qogita values its employees' growth and offers an annual Learning & Development allowance. This means as a DevOps Engineer, you have the opportunity to expand your skills and knowledge, ensuring you stay ahead in the industry. Plus, you can enjoy other perks like bi-yearly performance bonuses and private health insurance.

At Qogita, you will find a collaborative and innovative work environment. As a remote-based DevOps Engineer in the UK, you’ll enjoy a dynamic startup culture focused on continuous improvement, teamwork, and sharing knowledge. Regular team meetings and documentation processes are part of our commitment to maintaining a positive working atmosphere.

In your response, outline your hands-on experience with AWS services, emphasizing specific projects where you managed EC2 instances, VPC setup, or other infrastructure components. Include any challenges you faced and how you overcame them, demonstrating your problem-solving skills.

Discuss your approach to utilizing monitoring tools like Datadog. Provide examples of metrics you track, how you create dashboards, and the types of alerts you set up. Mention any improvements you’ve made based on data insights and how it helped enhance system performance.

Explain your process for troubleshooting production issues, including steps for root cause analysis and how you communicate incidents to team members. Share any tools you use for incident management and preventive measures you've implemented to mitigate future occurrences.

Detail your experience with tools like AWS CloudFormation or Terraform. Provide examples of how you set up infrastructure using IaC, emphasizing the benefits it brought in terms of reproducibility and scaling, as well as any challenges you faced during implementation.

Share a specific instance where you improved a deployment pipeline using AWS CodePipeline or GitHub Actions. Be sure to include the problem, the approach you took to streamline the process, and the outcomes that resulted from your optimization efforts.

Discuss the security measures you implement, such as access controls and encryption. Highlight any compliance standards you’re familiar with and how you stay updated with security practices to ensure the infrastructure is secure.

Reflect on any challenges you’ve faced while using Datadog, whether it was setting up monitoring or creating effective alerts. Discuss how you addressed these challenges and what you learned from the experience to improve your monitoring strategies.

Share your strategies for task prioritization, emphasizing how you balance multiple urgent requests while maintaining high-quality standards. Examples of tools or methods you use for time management can bolster your response.

Highlight the importance of communication within DevOps teams, particularly when collaborating with software engineers and product managers. Discuss how effective communication prevents misunderstandings and promotes a shared understanding of goals.

Choose a specific project where you played a lead role, detailing your contributions and how you guided the team through challenges. Discuss the project outcomes and any metrics that demonstrate its success, showcasing your leadership abilities.