DevOps & Build Engineer

About the role

Bamboohr is seeking a dedicated and skilled DevOps & Build Engineer to join our dynamic team in New Westminster, British Columbia. In this role, you will play a crucial part in enhancing our software development lifecycle, ensuring that our applications are built, tested, and deployed efficiently. You will collaborate closely with development teams to implement best practices in continuous integration and continuous deployment (CI/CD), contributing to the overall success of our projects. If you are passionate about automation, cloud technologies, and improving operational efficiencies, we would love to hear from you.

Key facts

What you'll do

• Design and implement CI/CD pipelines to automate the build, test, and deployment processes for our applications.
• Collaborate with software engineers to optimize the development workflow and ensure seamless integration of new features.
• Monitor system performance and troubleshoot issues to maintain high availability and reliability of our applications.
• Manage infrastructure as code using tools such as Terraform or CloudFormation to provision and manage cloud resources.
• Implement and maintain containerization technologies like Docker and orchestration platforms such as Kubernetes to enhance application scalability.
• Develop and maintain documentation for deployment processes, system configurations, and operational procedures.
• Conduct regular security assessments and implement best practices to safeguard our infrastructure and applications.
• Participate in on-call rotations to provide support for production systems and respond to incidents as they arise.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather requirements and provide technical guidance on infrastructure-related projects.
• Stay current with industry trends and emerging technologies to continuously improve our DevOps practices.
• Support the migration of legacy systems to modern cloud-based architectures, ensuring minimal disruption to ongoing operations.
• Mentor junior team members and contribute to a culture of knowledge sharing and continuous learning within the team.

Requirements

• A minimum of 3 years of experience in a DevOps or Build Engineering role, with a strong understanding of software development processes.
• Proficiency in scripting languages such as Python, Bash, or Ruby to automate tasks and streamline workflows.
• Hands-on experience with CI/CD tools like Jenkins, GitLab CI, or CircleCI for building and deploying applications.
• Familiarity with cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud, including services like EC2, S3, and RDS.
• Experience with configuration management tools like Ansible, Puppet, or Chef to automate system configurations.
• Strong understanding of networking concepts and protocols, as well as experience with monitoring tools like Prometheus or Grafana.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.
• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written, to effectively convey technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.

Nice to have

• Experience with serverless architectures and technologies such as AWS Lambda or Azure Functions.
• Familiarity with Agile methodologies and tools like Jira or Trello for project management.
• Knowledge of database management systems, including SQL and NoSQL databases, to support application development.
• Experience with security best practices and compliance frameworks relevant to cloud infrastructure.

Skills & tools

• CI/CD tools: Jenkins, GitLab CI, CircleCI
• Cloud platforms: AWS, Azure, Google Cloud
• Scripting languages: Python, Bash, Ruby
• Configuration management: Ansible, Puppet, Chef
• Containerization: Docker, Kubernetes
• Monitoring tools: Prometheus, Grafana

Practical notes

• This position is based in New Westminster, British Columbia, and may require occasional on-site presence.
• Candidates should be prepared for a technical interview that assesses both practical skills and theoretical knowledge in DevOps practices.
• Bamboohr is committed to fostering an inclusive work environment and encourages applications from diverse backgrounds.

META

Company: Bamboohr

Title: DevOps & Build Engineer

Listed

location: New Westminster, British Columbia

Job type: Full-time

Apply URL: https://owi.bamboohr.com/careers/194

Tags: Engineering