Operational DevOps Engineer (Senior)

This is a remote position.

Location: Portugal | Work Type: Remote | Job ID: J107183

About our client

Our client, a listed global leader that provides innovative solutions, is committed to helping some of the world's most well-known brands tackle their most pressing business challenges. With a reputation as a trusted partner to global organisations, the company delivers future-focused solutions that enhance customer experiences and enable businesses to stay ahead of the digital curve. Driven by a passion for innovation and customer success, this company has become known for its reliable and impactful solutions. As a member of this dynamic team, the successful candidate will have the option to work in a hybrid capacity, or in a traditional office environment. Working alongside a high-performing and diverse team of professionals on a global scale, the ideal candidate will bring a proven track record of achievement and a passion for driving results. You will be part of a team contributing to a culture of inclusion, connectedness and an environment surrounded by opportunity.

What you will be doing

- Resolve complex issues across the entire infrastructure lifecycle (installation, configuration, deployment, performance). Manage and upgrade third-party/open-source solutions.

- Monitor system performance, proactively troubleshoot, and implement solutions to optimize efficiency and minimize downtime. Drive automation initiatives for streamlined processes.

- Partner closely with Development, QA, and Operations teams across multiple time zones for configuration support, rapid incident triage, and resolution.

- Conduct post-mortem analysis for incidents, implement preventive measures, propose strategic improvements, and mentor team members on best practices and innovation.

- Participate in a 24x7 Operations on-call rotation and engage in critical problem resolution outside of typical working hours.

What our client is looking for

- Minimum 8 - 10 years of experience with development and release processes.

- AWS certification is preferred.

- Expert in AWS Cloud Services (including advanced tools like CloudTrail, Lambda, System Manager, and DR solutions), CI/CD pipelines (Git, Azure DevOps, SaltStack), and Infrastructure as Code (Terraform).

- Proficient in monitoring, managing, deploying, and upgrading software/servers across various environments. Experienced with observability and workflow tools (Kibana, JIRA, Logstash, Elastic).

- Experience with RDS (Oracle, MySQL) performance optimization and administration, along with strong scripting and development skills on Linux using Perl, Python, Groovy, Ruby, and bash.

- Expertise in designing resilient, high-performing systems, implementing security best practices, and defining comprehensive automation and disaster recovery strategies.

- Deep understanding of enterprise networking, security, monitoring, and caching.

- Strong independent problem-solver, capable of leading cross-functional issue resolution and influencing technical direction.

- Proven ability to mentor engineers, coordinate team efforts, and communicate complex concepts to technical and non-technical audiences.

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