Role: Devops Engineer
Location:London
A DevOps Engineer with PaaS (Platform as a Service) experience typically focuses on streamlining application deployment, scalability, and maintenance through automation and cloud platforms. Here’s a breakdown of the skills and responsibilities for such a role:
Key Responsibilities:
Platform Deployment and Maintenance:
* Set up and manage PaaS solutions such as AWS Elastic Beanstalk, Google App Engine, Azure App Service, or Red Hat OpenShift.
* Automate application deployment pipelines using CI/CD tools (e.g., Jenkins, GitLab CI, CircleCI).
Infrastructure Automation:
* Utilize tools like Terraform, CloudFormation, or Pulumi to define infrastructure as code (IaC).
* Manage containerization with Docker and orchestration using Kubernetes.
Monitoring and Performance Optimization:
* Monitor platform health using tools like Prometheus, Grafana, New Relic, or Datadog.
* Optimize resource allocation and application performance within the PaaS environment.
Collaboration with Teams:
* Work with developers to ensure smooth application integration into PaaS solutions.
* Collaborate with security teams to enforce best practices in identity management, access controls, and compliance.
Incident Management and Troubleshooting:
* Debug issues across infrastructure and application layers.
* Implement robust disaster recovery and failover strategies.
Key Skills:
PaaS Expertise:
* Hands-on experience with platforms like AWS Elastic Beanstalk, Azure App Service, or Google App Engine.
* Knowledge of serverless computing options such as AWS Lambda, Azure Functions, or Google Cloud Functions.
Programming & Scripting:
* Proficiency in languages like Python, Bash, or PowerShell for automating processes.
Cloud Infrastructure:
* Understanding of cloud providers such as AWS, Azure, GCP, or IBM Cloud.
CI/CD:
* Designing pipelines for automated testing and deployment.
Security and Compliance:
* Implementing secure DevOps practices, including secrets management and vulnerability scanning.
Version Control:
* Expertise in Git and branching strategies.
Communication:
* Ability to liaise effectively between development and operations teams.
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