DevOps Engineer at TheJitu.com

We are seeking an experienced and highly skilled DevOps Engineer to join our dynamic team. The ideal candidate should have a solid background in managing cloud infrastructure, continuous integration, and automation tools. The role involves streamlining operations by designing and implementing systems that increase efficiency, scalability, and performance across a variety of cloud environments. 

Key responsibilities:

• Cloud Infrastructure Management: Design, implement, and manage scalable and secure cloud-based infrastructures using leading cloud providers such as AWS, Azure, and Google Cloud. 
• Automation & CI/CD Pipelines: Develop, maintain, and optimize CI/CD pipelines using tools such as Jenkins, GitLab CI, CircleCI, or similar, to automate deployment processes and minimize downtime. 
• Monitoring & Troubleshooting: Utilize cloud monitoring tools (e.g., AWS CloudWatch, Azure Monitor, Google Operations Suite) to monitor system health, application performance, and proactively resolve issues. 
• Infrastructure as Code (IaC): Leverage Infrastructure as Code tools such as Terraform, AWS CloudFormation, or Ansible to automate provisioning and management of cloud resources. 
• Collaboration & Best Practices: Work closely with development and operations teams to ensure best practices are followed for application deployment, scaling, and troubleshooting. 
• Security & Compliance: Ensure security best practices are followed in the design, deployment, and maintenance of cloud infrastructures. Conduct security audits and implement compliance requirements. 
• Cloud Migration: Lead and support cloud migration projects, helping to transition legacy systems to cloud environments seamlessly. 
• Cost Optimization: Monitor cloud usage and costs and provide recommendations for cost-effective solutions while maintaining system reliability. 
• Documentation & Knowledge Sharing: Maintain documentation related to cloud architecture, processes, and system troubleshooting procedures. Provide mentoring and guidance to junior team members. 

Key competencies/skills

• Proven experience as a DevOps Engineer with a focus on cloud technologies and automation. 
• Strong knowledge of cloud platforms such as AWS, Microsoft Azure, or Google Cloud Platform (GCP), including their key services (EC2, S3, RDS, Lambda, etc.). 
• Expertise in Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using tools like Terraform, AWS CloudFormation, or Ansible. 
• Solid understanding of CI/CD tools and pipelines (e.g., Jenkins, GitLab CI, CircleCI). 
• Experience with containerization technologies such as Docker and Kubernetes for orchestration. 
• Familiarity with version control systems such as Git. 
• Strong scripting skills in languages like Bash, Python, or Shell. 
• Experience with monitoring and logging tools like Prometheus, Grafana, ELK Stack, or Cloud-native solutions. 
• In-depth understanding of system administration in Linux and Windows environments. 
• Familiarity with networking concepts, including load balancing, firewalls, and VPNs. 
• Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment. 

Preferred Qualifications & Experience

• Cloud certifications such as AWS Certified DevOps Engineer, Azure DevOps Solutions, or Google Professional Cloud DevOps Engineer. 
• Experience with serverless architecture and platforms like AWS Lambda. 
• Familiarity with microservices architecture and design patterns. 
• Knowledge of agile methodologies and how they apply to DevOps practices. 
• 3+ years of experience as a DevOps Engineer.
• Support clients in the US.
• Relocate to Nyeri, Kenya.