DevOps Engineer Full Time

Summary:

Deel, a global payroll and HR platform, seeks a DevOps Engineer for a remote, full-time role in EMEA, South Africa, or India. The position focuses on designing and maintaining scalable DevOps infrastructure to support software delivery and cloud applications.

Responsibilities:

• Design, implement, and maintain scalable and resilient DevOps infrastructure to support software delivery pipelines and cloud-based applications.
• Develop and enhance CI/CD pipelines to automate software build, testing, and deployment processes, leveraging best-in-class tools and technologies.
• Implement and enforce security measures to protect sensitive data stored in the databases, including access controls, encryption, and auditing.
• Ensure compliance with relevant data protection regulations and industry standards (e.g., GDPR, HIPAA, SOC 2).
• Conduct regular security assessments and vulnerability scans, addressing any identified risks or vulnerabilities.
• Architect and implement infrastructure as code (IaC) solutions using tools such as Terraform, Ansible, or CloudFormation to automate provisioning and configuration management tasks.
• Lead incident response and resolution efforts, conducting root cause analysis and implementing preventative measures to minimize future incidents and downtime.
• Stay current with industry trends, emerging technologies, and best practices in DevOps, cloud computing, and automation, and advocate for their adoption within the organization.
• Collaborate with development teams to optimize application performance, troubleshoot issues, and implement best practices for scalability, reliability, and security.
• Implement and manage monitoring, logging, and alerting solutions to ensure the health, performance, and security of our systems, utilizing tools such as Prometheus, Grafana, ELK stack, or Datadog.
• Collaborate with software development teams to integrate automated testing and deployment processes into the software development lifecycle (SDLC).
• Provide technical leadership, guidance, and mentorship to junior team members.

Requirements:

• 5+ years of experience in a DevOps or related role, with a proven track record of designing and implementing DevOps solutions.
• Proficiency in cloud computing platforms such as AWS, Azure, or GCP, including infrastructure as code (e.g., Terraform, CloudFormation).
• Strong scripting skills in languages such as Python, Bash, or PowerShell.
• Experience with containerization technologies such as Docker and container orchestration platforms like Kubernetes.
• Hands-on experience with CI/CD tools such as Jenkins, GitLab CI/CD, or CircleCI.
• Familiarity with configuration management tools such as Ansible, Chef, or Puppet.
• Solid understanding of networking concepts, security best practices, and system administration in Linux and/or Windows environments.
• Experience with infrastructure automation tools like Packer, Vault, or Consul.
• Knowledge of software development methodologies such as Agile or DevOps.
• Experience with microservices architecture and serverless computing.
• Familiarity with monitoring and observability tools like Prometheus, Grafana, or ELK stack.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.
• Certifications such as AWS Certified DevOps Engineer, Microsoft Certified: Azure DevOps Engineer Expert, or Certified Kubernetes Administrator (CKA) (preferred).
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field (or equivalent work experience) (preferred).

Benefits:

• Stock grant opportunities dependent on your role, employment status, and location.
• Additional perks and benefits based on your employment status and country.
• The flexibility of remote work, including optional WeWork access.