Senior Engineer (DevOps)

As a Senior Engineer (DevOps) at Velotio Technologies, you'll be tasked with designing, implementing, and managing Kubernetes clusters, creating Helm charts for application deployments, and optimizing GitLab CI/CD pipelines. Additionally, you'll collaborate with development and QA teams to automate builds and deployments while ensuring high availability and security of our applications.

To qualify for the Senior Engineer (DevOps) position at Velotio Technologies, you should possess hands-on experience with Kubernetes RKE, GitLab CI/CD, and a solid understanding of Docker. Familiarity with cloud platforms like AWS or Azure, Infrastructure as Code tools such as Terraform, and monitoring tools like Prometheus is also essential. Additionally, proficiency in scripting languages like Bash or Python would be beneficial.

Velotio Technologies is committed to fostering an empowering work culture that encourages personal and professional growth. As a Senior Engineer (DevOps), you’ll have the opportunity to take ownership of your projects, collaborate with diverse teams, and continuously evaluate new technologies to enhance your skills and contribute to innovative solutions.

The work culture at Velotio Technologies is designed to be autonomous and empowering. As a Senior Engineer (DevOps), you’ll experience a flat hierarchy, fast decision-making processes, and a startup-oriented mindset. The environment is fun, positive, and inclusive, making it a great place to celebrate successes and enjoy collaborative teamwork.

As a Senior Engineer (DevOps) at Velotio Technologies, you'll work extensively with Kubernetes, RKE, Helm, and GitLab for CI/CD pipelines. You will also interact with various cloud platforms like AWS and Azure, use tools for monitoring and logging such as Prometheus and the ELK stack, and benefit from a focus on modern technologies to facilitate your work and projects.

To manage Kubernetes clusters effectively, emphasize your experience with monitoring and scaling clusters, as well as your familiarity with RKE. Talk about automating the cluster management and deployment processes using CI/CD tools like GitLab. Also, discuss your approach to managing resources and ensuring high availability.

When discussing strategies for optimizing CI/CD pipelines, highlight your experience with GitLab CI/CD, focusing on automation, efficient testing, and feedback loops. Explain how you would identify bottlenecks and improve integration times while promoting a culture of continuous improvement across development teams.

Helm charts simplify the deployment of applications on Kubernetes. They provide a templated way to define, install, and upgrade even the most complex Kubernetes applications. Discuss how you have used Helm to strengthen consistency in releases and how it aids in managing application dependencies.

Ensuring the security of containerized applications involves implementing best practices such as vulnerability scanning of images, employing Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), and conducting regular security audits. Explain how you follow these principles and use tools to monitor for security incidents actively.

Discuss your experience with IaC tools like Terraform or Ansible, emphasizing how they enable automated and consistent infrastructure provisioning. Share examples of projects where you've implemented IaC to reduce configuration drift and enhance collaboration across teams.

Begin by discussing the systematic approach you take for troubleshooting CI/CD issues, including reviewing logs and pipeline histories to identify the root cause. Highlight your skills in conducting quick diagnostics and collaborating with relevant teams to implement solutions efficiently.

For monitoring and improving infrastructure performance, talk about utilizing tools like Prometheus and Grafana for observability. Explain how you set performance benchmarks, analyze metrics, and take proactive measures to enhance resource utilization and application responsiveness.

Share your hands-on experience with various cloud platforms, specifically AWS and Azure, discussing the services you've utilized for deployment and orchestration. Explain how you leverage cloud-native features to optimize applications and infrastructure effectively.

An effective DevOps engineer should be collaborative, adaptable, and skilled in both development and operations. Emphasize the importance of communication skills, problem-solving abilities, and a willingness to learn and embrace new technologies in this rapidly evolving field.

Discuss your commitment to continuous learning by regularly following industry blogs, participating in webinars, attending conferences, and engaging with the tech community on forums or social media. Highlight specific resources or groups that help you stay informed and inspired.