Senior DevOps Engineer - AWS

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As a Senior DevOps Engineer, you are the cornerstone of operational excellence, driving forward innovations that redefine industries. Your expertise in DevOps practices will ensure the seamless integration and continuous delivery of our groundbreaking projects, from transforming urban living to pioneering new healthcare solutions. Your role is pivotal in mentoring a dynamic team, optimizing deployment strategies, and implementing cutting-edge technologies to keep us at the forefront of the tech landscape.

Desired Capabilities

• Strong attention to detail with a reliability-first mindset
• Excellent communication skills (written and verbal)
• Ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams
• Analytical and problem-solving skills to address complex systems issues
• Time management and organizational skills with ability to prioritize multiple deliverables
• Adaptability and flexibility in dynamic environments
• Proven ability to lead and mentor junior DevOps engineers (not QA)
• Alignment with 3Pillar’s core values of Responsibility, Growth, Action, Human-Centered focus, and Collaboration

Key Responsibilities

• Leadership in Automation and CI/CD: Lead the design and enhancement of automation frameworks and CI/CD pipelines, setting standards for excellence. Containerization technologies such as Docker or Kubernetes Deployment tools such as Jenkins, GitLab, or TeamCity
• Collaborate with software developers to identify operational gaps, address incidents in real time, and ensure rapid root cause analysis
• Establish and enforce standards for Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using Terraform, CloudFormation, or SaltStack
• Drive release-ready deployment management processes and end-to-end documentation for seamless operations
• Advanced Cloud Strategy: Architect and manage complex cloud environments, focusing on performance, security, and scalability. Cloud platforms such as AWS. Configuration management tools such as Terraform, CloudFormation, or SaltStack
• Design and implement monitoring, logging, and metrics at scale (Prometheus, ELK, CloudWatch, SumoLogic, AppDynamics)
• Analyze capacity vs. utilization of production environments while managing costs responsibly
• Evaluate and adopt new cloud services / product offerings, develop proof-of-concepts, and recommend innovations
• Mentorship and Collaboration: Serve as a mentor to DevOps Engineers, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and best practices.
• Partner with Architecture, Software Development, and Product Management teams to ensure reliability and scalability
• Generate excitement for DevOps practices while driving clear priorities for the group
• Strategic Problem-Solving: Tackle complex system performance issues, employing advanced analytical skills to maintain reliability and efficiency.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, IT, or related field; or equivalent practical experience.
• 5–8 years of related experience in DevOps, including strong coding/scripting skills in Python, .NET, Ruby, or Go
• Fluency in Windows and Linux System Administration (Windows Server, CentOS/Ubuntu/Amazon Linux, PowerShell, Bash)
• Hands-on experience with AWS services (EC2, S3, RDS, CloudFormation, ECS, DynamoDB, Lambda, VPC, etc.), databases (MySQL), CI/CD (Jenkins, AWS CodePipeline, GitLab, TeamCity), and containerization (Docker, Kubernetes)
• Strong knowledge of monitoring, logging, source control (Git), networking, security, and database management
• Proven leadership skills with ability to mentor, influence, and collaborate across diverse teams
• Exceptional English communication skills with stakeholders, customers, and team members
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with a detail-oriented approach to identifying and resolving system issues efficiently.
• Self-motivated and detail-oriented, with the ability to work independently and under pressure, managing multiple priorities and deadlines effectively.

Additional Experience Desired:

• Advanced certifications related to DevOps, cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud), and Kubernetes, validating specialized skills and knowledge.
• Demonstrated ability to prioritize efforts based on business impact, highlighting strategic planning and project management skills.
• Proven experience in providing accurate status tracking and reporting, ensuring transparency and effective communication within and across teams.
• Capability to estimate testing and deployment efforts accurately, showcasing an understanding of project scope and timelines.

What is it like working for 3Pillar Global?
At 3Pillar, we offer a world of opportunity:
Imagine a flexible work environment – whether it's the office, your home, or a blend of both. From interviews to onboarding, we embody a remote-first approach. You will be part of a global team, learning from top talent around the world and across cultures, speaking English everyday. Our global workforce enables our team to leverage global resources to accomplish our work in efficient and effective teams. We’re big on your well-being – as a company, we spend a whole trimester in our annual cycle focused on wellbeing. Whether it is taking advantage of fitness offerings, mental health plans (country-dependent), or simply leveraging generous time off, we want all of our team members operating at their best.Our professional services model enables us to accelerate career growth and development opportunities - across projects, offerings, and industries.We are an equal opportunity employer. It goes without saying that we live by values like Intrinsic Dignity and Open Collaboration to create cutting-edge technology AND reinforce our commitment to diversity - globally and locally. 
Join us and be a part of a global tech community! 🌍💼  Check out our Linkedin site and Careers page to learn more about what it’s like to be part of our #oneteam! 
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