AWS DevOps Engineer

Job Description

About you

You are someone who wants to influence your own development. You’re looking for a company where you have the opportunity to pursue your interests and be able to grow professionally.

You bring to Applaudo the following competencies:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field, or equivalent work experience.
• 3+ years of experience in a DevOps or related role.
• Proficiency in AWS cloud services, specifically IAM, RDS, and EKS.
• Experience with infrastructure as code (IaC) tools, such as Terraform.
• Strong background in setting up and managing CI/CD pipelines.
• Familiarity with monitoring tools, especially Datadog.
• Knowledge of SOC2 compliance standards and security best practices.
• Experience with VPN configuration, Cloud IdP (such as JumpCloud), and network security.
• Certifications in AWS (e.g., AWS Certified DevOps Engineer) or security (e.g., CISSP) are desirable.
• Experience with additional cloud providers (e.g., Azure, GCP) is a plus.
• Proficiency in scripting and automation tools (e.g., Python, Bash) is desirable.
• Familiarity with microservices architecture and container orchestration.
• Advanced english proficiency.

You will be accountable for the following responsibilities:

• Infrastructure Management: Manage both employee and organizational infrastructure to ensure seamless operations.
• VPN Configuration & Management: Configure and manage VPN access to secure connections for employees.
• Cloud Identity Provider (IdP) Management: Oversee JumpCloud or equivalent cloud IDP services for secure user management.
• Employee Onboarding & Offboarding: Manage workstation setups, configurations, and removals during employee transitions.
• Infrastructure as Code (IaC): Implement, manage, and maintain infrastructure as code using Terraform for streamlined infrastructure deployment.
• AWS Account & IAM Management: Oversee AWS IAM roles, permissions, and account setups for both employees and applications.
• Database Cluster Management: Scale and manage database clusters and connectivity using AWS RDS, ensuring high availability and performance.
• Microservices Infrastructure: Maintain and optimize microservices infrastructure on AWS EKS (Elastic Kubernetes Service).
• Monitoring & Alerting: Design and implement robust monitoring and alerting systems with Datadog to ensure proactive issue detection and resolution.
• Continuous Integration/Continuous Deployment (CI/CD): Develop and maintain CI/CD pipelines to support efficient, reliable, and secure deployment processes.
• SOC2 Compliance: Ensure all company data systems meet SOC2 standards and regularly review for compliance adherence.
• Information and Network Security: Establish, enforce, and enhance network security measures, following industry best practices.
• Penetration Testing & Audits: Conduct recurring penetration tests and audits as per company policies, addressing vulnerabilities promptly.

Additional Information

Here at Applaudo Studios values as trust, communication, respect, excellence and team work are our keys to success. We know we are working with the best and thus treat each other with respect and admiration without asking.

Submit your application today, and don't miss this opportunity to join the Best Digital team in the Region!

We truly appreciate all the hard and outstanding work our team makes every day at Applaudo Studios, and that's why the perks that we offer, are deeply thought and designed as a way to thank them for their commitment and excellence.

Some of our perks and benefits:

• Work from home
• Flexible schedule
• Celebrations
• Special discounts
• Entertainment area
• Flexible work spaces
• Great work environment
• Private medical insurance

*Benefits may vary according to your location and/or availability. Request further information when applying.