Cloud Infrastructure Engineer w/ Blockchain

As a Cloud Infrastructure Engineer at Tatum, your main responsibilities will include managing and deploying GitLab CI/CD pipelines for Kubernetes, enhancing observability systems for our infrastructure, collaborating with developers, and ensuring the smooth operation of our services. You will also establish operational standards, increase system automation, and work to promptly diagnose and resolve any production issues.

To qualify for the Cloud Infrastructure Engineer position at Tatum, you should have at least 2 years of experience in a similar role, solid experience with orchestration and containerization technologies, and familiarity with cloud services like GCP. Knowledge of blockchain technology, observability tools, and automation using tools like Ansible or Terraform will be beneficial, but a willingness to learn is vital.

As a Cloud Infrastructure Engineer at Tatum, you'll be engaging with a diverse tech stack that includes public clouds like GCP, Kubernetes, Docker, and CI/CD tools such as GitLab CI. You'll also work with Infrastructure as Code tools like Terraform, along with various blockchain technologies, Node.JS applications, and observability toolsets.

No, previous knowledge of blockchain is not a requirement for the Cloud Infrastructure Engineer position at Tatum. We believe in fostering learning and are committed to training our new team members in blockchain technology as part of their development journey.

At Tatum, we offer several attractive benefits for Cloud Infrastructure Engineers, including flexible work hours, 25 days off, and a Learning & Development budget. Additionally, you can participate in our Employee Stock Option Plan (ESOP), giving you a chance to share in the company's success while enjoying a collaborative and supportive work environment.

When responding to this question, highlight your past work with Kubernetes. Share specific examples where you had to deploy applications, manage clusters, or troubleshoot issues. Be sure to explain how this experience will benefit Tatum in enhancing their cloud infrastructure.

For this question, detail your experience with Terraform or similar tools like CloudFormation. Explain projects where you automated infrastructure deployment or management, focusing on how these skills can contribute to Tatum's goals in streamlining operations.

Discuss your approach to maintaining reliability, such as using monitoring tools, incident response plans, and regular audits. Explain how these practices would align with Tatum’s commitment to service quality and customer satisfaction.

Clarify which observability tools you're familiar with, such as Grafana or Prometheus, and discuss how you utilized them to enhance monitoring and performance. Illustrate how this expertise could benefit Tatum's operations.

Share a specific instance where you faced technical difficulties, outlining the problem, your approach to solving it, and the outcome. Relate the experience to potential challenges you might encounter at Tatum.

Explain your strategies for effective communication and collaboration in a remote environment. Consider discussing tools, daily check-ins, or methodologies you utilize to maintain team cohesion and productivity.

Share your understanding and experiences with system automation, including specific tools or techniques you've implemented. Discuss how this aligns with Tatum’s focus on achieving streamlined operations through automation.

Talk about your methods for keeping current with emerging cloud technologies, whether through courses, webinars, or tech communities. Express your commitment to continuous learning and how it would contribute to your role at Tatum.

Give specific examples of how you identified performance bottlenecks, implemented solutions, and the impact of those changes. Tailor your answer to reflect the kind of contributions you could make to Tatum.

This is your chance to express your enthusiasm for Tatum and its mission. Talk about your interest in blockchain technology and how the company’s culture and values resonate with you personally and professionally.