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.