DevOps – Similar to the QEs, they want people who have some SE experience (read and write code)
Required Experience
1. Knowledge of supporting large-scale environments and improving quality through configuration, automation, and process, as well as commonly used tools
2. Knowledge of modern DevOps and CI/CD processes and optimization
3. Ability to proactively improve platform resiliency and observability through tools and automation
4. Ability to learn quickly and adapt to change in a fast-moving environment
5. Ability to translate complex business requirements into simple, elegant technical solutions
Top-Valued Attributes * Detail-oriented and highly motivated
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- Troubleshoot and solve problems (App specific + Business Domain)
- True DevOps engineer
- High level Enterprise support (Matt came from Oracle – Principal Support Engineer)
- Observability – Metrics and Alerting
- MUST HAVE – working within some capacity on a team understanding Jenkins / Release Pipeline management in an Automated CI perspective
- They are probably using DataDog so this is a BIG plus
Required Experience
- 3+ years in Java, Python, or another object-oriented programming language
- 3+ years working with Unix and Linux system internals, as well as system services such as DNS, DHCP, IP tables, TCP, HTTP, SMTP, etc.
- 3+ years with CI/CD tools such as Jenkins, Azure DevOps, GitLab, Bamboo, etc.
- 2+ years with Docker and Kubernetes in high-scalability and high-availability containerized environments
- 2+ years with metrics, alerting, observability platforms in large-scale enterprise systems and 24x7 availability
- Bachelor’s Degree or higher in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or closely related technical discipline
1. Knowledge of supporting large-scale environments and improving quality through configuration, automation, and process, as well as commonly used tools
2. Knowledge of modern DevOps and CI/CD processes and optimization
3. Ability to proactively improve platform resiliency and observability through tools and automation
4. Ability to learn quickly and adapt to change in a fast-moving environment
5. Ability to translate complex business requirements into simple, elegant technical solutions
Top-Valued Attributes * Detail-oriented and highly motivated
- Quality-first approach for DevOps implementation and team processes
- Desire for continuous learning and improvement
- Highly collaborative approach to technical delivery
- Desire to work outside comfort zone
- Actively contribute to DevOps support and delivery in a cross-functional team of software engineers, quality engineers, and systems analysts in support of a large-scale software platform
- Perform root cause analysis on complex problems involving multiple internal and external systems
- Collaborate with engineering and product delivery to strive to eliminate system downtime and improve platform management
- Collaborate and influence observability, associated metrics, and alerting strategies to help identify issues prior to customer impact
- Promote a mindset and culture within the team that embraces identifying, owning, and solving issues, driving quality, improving performance, and improving the customer experience
- Communicate effectively with peers and subordinates to drive efficient team delivery
- Mentor software engineers and lead DevOps quality and best practices
Apex Systems is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate or allow discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, registered domestic partner status, marital status, disability, status as a crime victim, protected veteran status, political affiliation, union membership, or any other characteristic protected by law. Apex will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law. If you have visited our website in search of information on employment opportunities or to apply for a position, and you require an accommodation in using our website for a search or application, please contact our Employee Services Department at or 844-463-6178.