Description:
NXT GIG is seeking an experienced AWS DevOps Engineer to join our innovative organization and lead the implementation of cloud-based solutions that enhance our operational efficiency and application performance. In this role, you will be responsible for managing and optimizing our AWS infrastructure, automating deployment pipelines, and ensuring seamless integration between development and operations. You will collaborate with various teams to establish best practices and promote the DevOps culture within the organization. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience with AWS services and DevOps methodologies, coupled with a passion for leveraging technology to enhance business processes. If you're ready to tackle challenging projects in a collaborative environment, we invite you to apply to NXT GIG.
Responsibilities
- Design, implement, and manage cloud infrastructure on AWS for scalable and reliable applications.
- Automate CI/CD pipelines using AWS tools such as CodePipeline, CodeDeploy, and other CI/CD tools.
- Collaborate with development teams to improve application performance and reliability through best practices.
- Monitor systems and applications, proactively identifying and resolving performance issues.
- Implement security best practices to safeguard AWS cloud environments and application data.
- Document system architecture, operational procedures, and changes for knowledge sharing.
- Provide mentorship and guidance on AWS and DevOps practices to team members.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
- Proven experience as an AWS DevOps Engineer or in a similar role focused on AWS.
- Strong knowledge of AWS cloud services such as EC2, S3, RDS, Lambda, and VPC.
- Experience with Infrastructure as Code tools like CloudFormation and Terraform.
- Familiarity with container technologies like Docker and orchestration platforms such as Kubernetes.
- Strong scripting skills in languages like Python, Bash, or PowerShell.
- AWS certifications (e.g., AWS Certified DevOps Engineer, AWS Certified Solutions Architect) are a significant plus.