We are seeking an experienced DevOps Engineer with a strong background in container orchestration, tracing, and CI/CD tools. In this role, you will be responsible for managing Kubernetes clusters, troubleshooting container environments, and ensuring seamless application performance through effective tracing and CI/CD pipeline management. Cloud experience is a plus but not essential.
Key Responsibilities:
Kubernetes & Container Management:
- Deploy, manage, and troubleshoot Kubernetes clusters using both open source Kubernetes and Red Hat OpenShift.
- Utilize Istio and Calico for service mesh management and network policy enforcement.
- Leverage strong troubleshooting skills to resolve container and Docker-related issues.
Application Tracing & Monitoring:
- Implement and maintain Datadog monitoring and tracing systems.
- Analyze and troubleshoot application performance issues using deep tracing insights.
CI/CD Pipeline Management:
- Design, build, and maintain CI/CD pipelines using Jenkins, ensuring integration with Hoover libraries where applicable.
- Manage artifact repositories with Nexus and JFrog.
- Oversee SSL certificate management through Venafi to ensure secure deployments.
- Utilize Linux systems for continuous integration and deployment tasks.
Collaboration & Documentation:
- Work closely with development and operations teams to streamline the deployment process.
- Document processes, configurations, and troubleshooting steps for future reference.
Requirements
Qualifications:
- Proven experience with Kubernetes (open source and Red Hat OpenShift) and container technologies such as Docker.
- Strong knowledge of service meshes and network policies using Istio and Calico.
- Hands-on experience with Datadog for application tracing and performance monitoring.
- Proficiency in designing and managing CI/CD pipelines with Jenkins (experience with Hoover libraries is a plus), as well as familiarity with Nexus, JFrog, and Venafi for SSL certificate management.
- Solid working knowledge of Linux operating systems.
- Cloud platform experience is optional but will be considered an asset