Lead DevOps Engineer

*This position is fully remote from anywhere*

Hi! We’re LinkGraph, an SEO software company (and full-service digital agency) focused on engineering products and services that help websites improve their performance on Google. We are a rapidly growing organization with clients from Fortune 500 companies to leading Silicon Valley tech startups, and we're looking to bring on a Lead DevOps Engineer to help us propel our growth.

Check out our careers page here.

If you’re smart, ambitious, and passionate about working for a tech company, we want to hear from you!

We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Lead DevOps Engineer to support our hybrid cloud infrastructure across GCP and AWS. As a leader in AI-driven SEO automation, Search Atlas requires a secure, scalable, and efficient infrastructure to power our innovative platform and deliver exceptional user experiences.

This role focuses on:

• Designing, implementing, and maintaining scalable, automated CI/CD pipelines using GitOps practices tailored for GCP and AWS environments.
• Managing and optimizing Kubernetes clusters to ensure high availability, security, and scalability of containerized applications.
• Implementing Infrastructure as Code (IaC) with Terraform to streamline cloud resource provisioning and configuration across GCP and AWS.
• Monitoring and improving system reliability and performance using tools like Grafana, Datadog, and Sentry for observability, alerting, and troubleshooting.
• Overseeing database administration, including relational databases like PostgreSQL and NoSQL databases such as Elasticsearch and ClickHouse, ensuring efficient data storage, indexing, and querying.
• Developing and maintaining disaster recovery and failover strategies leveraging the capabilities of Kubernetes, GCP, and AWS.
• Collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure robust development workflows, secure deployments, and streamlined infrastructure management.
• Driving automation and innovation by integrating cutting-edge technologies and DevOps tools into the cloud and application ecosystem.
• Being highly available during emergencies, promptly responding to incidents to ensure minimal downtime and rapid resolution of critical issues.

Key Requirements:

• 4+ years working across hybrid cloud environments including GCP and AWS
• Deep expertise in Kubernetes for container orchestration and GitOps workflows.
• Proficiency in Terraform for Infrastructure as Code (IaC).
• Experience with Database Administration for relational databases like PostgreSQL and NoSQL databases such as Elasticsearch and ClickHouse.
• Skilled in monitoring and observability tools like Grafana, Datadog, and Sentry.
• Demonstrated ability to lead and mentor a DevOps team, ensuring adherence to best practices and operational excellence.
• Commitment to being on-call and highly available during emergencies to support mission-critical infrastructure.

Ideal candidates are highly collaborative, solutions-oriented, and have a passion for building resilient, scalable systems that align with business goals.

Benefits

• Paid Time Off

Salary

• $5,000-$9,000USD/Month

Life at Search Atlas Group

At Search Atlas Group, we are committed to enjoying life as we are to delivering best-in-class services and software. From community volunteer days, socially conscious initiatives, and team lunches and outings, our office reflects our team’s diverse interests.

We’re a growing team of diverse professionals, however, we all share the same goals: to be a part of a company that’s on the edge of digital marketing, to make the world a better place, and to have fun doing it. Our team culture is one of fast-paced innovation, where each person is empowered to take on their own ambitious projects, with the support of their teammates. We’ve got plenty of perks, but the biggest one is working with other energetic high-achievers.

We are very proud of the kind, inclusive, and collaborative company culture we have built and have been very lucky to be recognized by both national and local industry leaders:

• 2023 + 2022 Inc. 5000 List of the Fastest-Growing Companies in America
• Nevada’s Top Workplaces - #1 Small Business (Under 150 Employees), Best New Ideas
• Best Start-Up Agency (U.S. Search Awards)
• Top B2B Companies (Clutch)
• Inc’s On The Rise and Best Places to Work (Inc. Magazine)
• Great Place to Work Certified (Great Place to Work)

Here's a look into our core values:

1. Collaborative and Highly Engaged

Work is where we invest a big chunk of our lives. And hey, we're all about making that time awesome! Picture this: we're not just coworkers; we're like a squad that's always got each other's backs. We're all about cheering each other on, sharing what we know, and picking each other up when things get messy. Plus, we're big on being real with each other, so there's no room for office drama or gossip. We're all about that good vibes-only vibe!

2. Pursues Excellence

We're not just about doing our jobs; we're on a mission to master our craft. With a growth mindset and a desire to learn and grow, we're relentless in our pursuit of excellence. Mediocrity? Nah, not our style. We're all about raising the bar and becoming the absolute best in our field. Smashing goals? It's our fuel. And we do it all together, thriving on shared success.

3. I can figure it out/Google it attitude

Hey, nobody's got all the answers, right? That's why our team rocks - because they're all about that thirst for knowledge and the know-how to quench it. Thanks to the vast wonders of the internet, there's practically nothing we can't figure out. Stumped on something? No sweat, just dive into the Google pool!

We're a crew of go-getters, always ready to tackle challenges head-on. While we thrive on collaboration, we're also no strangers to taking the reins and finding solutions independently.

4. Innovative

We're all about agility, evolution, and innovation. Flexibility is our middle name—we're constantly refining, experimenting, and pushing boundaries. New ideas? Bring 'em on! Creativity is our secret sauce, and thinking outside the box is just how we roll. Forget about the status quo; we're all about embracing change. We're not attached to an old way of doing things - We're attached to winning.

5. Student Mentality

We dedicate ourselves to uplifting each other and pushing Search Atlas onwards and upwards (to the moon!). Mistakes and rough days happen to everyone, but we approach them with understanding and trust in each other's good intentions. Our team remains grounded and committed, persistently striving to improve. Mistakes are opportunities for growth; we embrace them, learn from them, and continually evolve as a result.