Senior DevOps Engineer (AWS)

Client

Our client is an insurance solutions provider focused on creating seamless, forward-thinking experiences for independent insurance companies outside of major affiliations.

Team

The team will grow to 12 members, including 3 DevOps professionals dedicated to driving our cloud initiatives.

Position overview

We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Senior DevOps Engineer to join our growing team. In this role, you will play a key part in building and operating a secure, reliable, and cost-efficient AWS infrastructure. You will leverage your expertise to enhance our cloud environments and contribute to our DevOps initiatives.

Responsibilities
 

• Design, implement, and manage AWS infrastructure and services
• Utilize Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools like Terraform to automate infrastructure provisioning and management through module development
• Configure and support Nginx for application deployment
• Develop and maintain CI/CD pipelines using AWS CodeBuild, CodePipeline, or similar platforms
• Script automation tasks in Python and Bash to streamline operations
• Ensure best practices in AWS networking, VPC setup, and security compliance
• Work with AWS features such as WAFv2, SSM Parameter Store, and Secrets Manager
• Implement service health checks and conduct unit and integration testing for safe and efficient deployments
• Troubleshoot and resolve infrastructure issues with a strong ownership mindset
   

Requirements
 

• 5+ years of experience in DevOps or Cloud roles
• Strong hands-on experience with AWS services, including ECS Fargate, RDS, Lambda, MSK, and IAM
• Proficient in Infrastructure as Code with Terraform and module development
• Experience in Nginx configuration and support
• Solid programming skills in Python and Bash scripting
• Demonstrated experience with CI/CD pipelines (AWS CodeBuild, CodePipeline, or similar)
• Strong understanding of AWS networking, VPC configurations, and security best practices
• Hands-on experience with AWS WAFv2, SSM Parameter Store, and Secrets Manager
• Proven capability in implementing service health checks and conducting unit & integration tests
• Exceptional troubleshooting skills and a proactive ownership mindset
• Valid AWS certification
   

Nice to have
 

• Experience with AWS Managed Streaming for Kafka (MSK)
• Knowledge of multi-account AWS setup and best practices
• Expertise in cost optimization strategies within AWS
• Awareness of security best practices for cloud infrastructure