Sr. DevOps Engineer (12+ Years)
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Job Title: DevOps Engineer
Location: Mclean, VA// Tampa, FL// Boston, MA
Duration: Direct Hire
Your Primary Responsibilities:
The Principal DevOps Engineer (Database experience) is part of the Aurora PostgreSQL Database team and responsibilities include:
Develop and manage Infrastructure as code (IaC) using Terraform (TFE) for automated provisioning and configuration of database environments
Create and manage Python scripts, Ansible playbooks, Chef cookbooks and AWS SSM Documents to automate routine database management tasks
Create, maintain, and optimize the database automation frameworks and processes
Manage CICD pipelines, primarily using Jenkins or Gitlab runners within Gitlab CI/CD
Collaborate with DevOps and Infrastructure teams to ensure seamless integration of database automation with CI/CD pipelines
Monitor, troubleshoot, and optimize database automation processes to ensure high availability, performance, and security.
Develop standards and procedures for all aspects of Data Platforms in the Cloud
Contribute to Cloud strategy discussions and decisions on overall Cloud design and best approach for implementing Cloud Data solutions
Stay current with industry trends and technologies to continuously improve the automation process
Adhere to best practices on Incident, Problem and Change management
Lead projects independently with minimal guidance.
Sound Like You?
Minimum of 8-10 years of related experience
Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience
Talents Needed for Success:
Proficient in Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools, especially Terraform
Hands on experience with automation tools like Ansible, Chef, and AWS SSM Documents
Strong proficiency in developing scripts with Python
Hands on experience with CICD Pipelines (Jenkins, Gitlab etc)
Experience with Groovy is a plus
Strong knowledge of operating systems (Unix / Linux)
Strong Knowledge of AWS Cloud architecture
Knowledge of AWS Aurora Postgres and Oracle Database
Experience automating Database provisioning in AWS Cloud environment
Able to handle tasks and projects independently with minimum guidance and directions
Should be able to research, design, document and implement new automation solutions independently
Demonstrated ability to work in a complex environment to determine business and customer needs and provide the best solution needed