DevOps Engineer

Job Title: DevOps Engineer

Job Summary: We are seeking a skilled DevOps Engineer to focus on scripting client installations and software upgrades. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience working with automation tools, source control, and continuous deployment solutions such as GitHub, AWS ECS, AWS Artifactory, and ArgoCD. Experience in DevSecOps practices and familiarity with tools like Sigrid for code quality and security analysis are highly desired. This role requires close collaboration with developers and other stakeholders, as well as availability for weekend and off-hours support as needed.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop, test, and maintain automated scripts for client software installations and upgrades.
• Collaborate closely with software developers to streamline and optimize deployment processes.
• Manage and maintain continuous integration/continuous deployment (CI/CD) pipelines using GitHub, AWS ECS, AWS Artifactory, and ArgoCD.
• Integrate DevSecOps practices into CI/CD workflows to ensure secure development and deployment.
• Use tools like Sigrid to analyze code quality, security vulnerabilities, and maintainability.
• Monitor system performance and application health using Datadog and proactively resolve deployment and environment issues.
• Participate in troubleshooting and resolving production issues, ensuring minimal downtime and quick resolutions.
• Document processes, scripts, and procedures clearly for internal knowledge sharing.
• Provide weekend and after-hours support as required to ensure smooth deployments and upgrades.
• Act as an individual contributor by taking ownership of tasks, managing priorities independently, and delivering high-quality, reliable automation solutions.
• Continuously seek opportunities to improve system performance, deployment speed, and security.
• Adhere to and promote best practices in code management, version control, testing, and infrastructure automation.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field, or equivalent work experience.
• Proven experience as a DevOps Engineer, especially scripting installations and software upgrades.
• Strong proficiency with GitHub, AWS ECS, AWS Artifactory, and ArgoCD.
• Experience with DevSecOps principles and integrating security into DevOps practices.
• Experience using Sigrid or similar tools for code analysis and security validation.
• Demonstrated ability to script and automate using tools like Bash, Python, PowerShell, or similar.
• Solid understanding of software development life cycle (SDLC), CI/CD principles, and Agile methodologies.
• Excellent problem-solving skills with the ability to troubleshoot complex deployment and configuration issues.
• Strong collaboration and communication skills, with experience partnering effectively with development teams.

Preferred Skills:

• Familiarity with Docker, Kubernetes, or other containerization technologies.
• Experience with infrastructure as code tools such as Terraform or CloudFormation.
• Knowledge of observability and logging practices using Datadog.

Work Environment:

• Willingness and flexibility to provide weekend and off-hour support when necessary.
• Collaborative, dynamic team environment focused on continuous improvement and innovation.
• Ability to work independently and manage time effectively in a fast-paced, evolving technical environment.

Note: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Thank you for your interest in joining FORTNA!