Devops Engineer/ Kubernetes/ AWS and Google Cloud Platform

About the Job

A dynamic travel startup is seeking a versatile Senior DevOps/Cloud Engineer with experience operating in an Agile environment and possessing the technical proficiency needed to play a crucial role in laying the foundation of our platform in the travel/fintech space. This is a hands-on role within a small, focused team, encompassing the entire technology stack.
The ideal candidate will be well-versed in Docker and Kubernetes, operating a microservices architecture within a Polycloud environment. Our core technology stack leverages TypeScript alongside React and Node. A passion for delivering best-in-class solutions through compelling user experiences, high-performance architecture, and built-in quality is essential.
Our approach is to deliver a resilient platform through continuous innovation and value-based delivery. This position will play a major role in every aspect of delivery, including influencing architecture, processes, and tooling. We are building a team of individuals willing to take ownership and work alongside other passionate team members. If this sounds like you, we encourage you to apply and start a conversation with us.

General Responsibilities

• Translate requirements and designs into a secure, scalable, and highly available Polycloud microservices platform leveraging an automated container-based infrastructure.
• Support and maintain all aspects of platform infrastructure, including CI/CD pipelines, monitoring and alerting, scalability, security, compliance, data management, and disaster recovery.
• Exercise troubleshooting and problem-solving skills through the proactive identification of system weaknesses and proficient discernment of available solutions.
• Collaborate with technical and non-technical team members to ensure clear and concise communication within engineering and the organization at large.
• Stay informed of technology trends and product roadmaps to contribute to the team culture and technology direction through knowledge-sharing both within the team and beyond.

Requirements

• Live and work within the continental United States.
• 5+ years of relevant work experience.
• 4+ years of experience with Kubernetes and a container runtime (e.g., Docker, Podman, containerd).
• 3+ years of experience with cloud environments (e.g., AWS, Google Cloud Platform).
• Experience with CI/CD practices and tooling (e.g., GitHub Actions, Argo CD, Jenkins, SonarQube).
• Working knowledge of data management technologies (e.g., MongoDB, Postgres, MySQL).
• Familiarity with log management and analytics (e.g., Elasticsearch, Logstash, Kibana, Grafana).
• Familiarity with testing frameworks/tools (e.g., Jest, Cypress, BrowserStack, Postman).
• Familiarity with microservices in Node.
• Proficient understanding of professional engineering best practices, including coding standards, code reviews, source control, build/release processes, and Agile methodologies.

Bonus Points

• Familiarity with messaging frameworks (e.g., Kafka, RabbitMQ).
• Familiarity with modern user experiences with React and/or React Native.
• Familiarity with payment gateways (e.g., PayPal, Stripe).
• Familiarity with travel platforms (e.g., Amadeus, Sabre, Travelport).

Benefits

• Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision).
• Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays).