Intelsat Inflight has an exciting opportunity for a Senior Software Engineer, DevOps. You will be part of a team responsible for designing, implementing and supporting solutions in a multi-account AWS organization. This is a hands-on role that creates CI/CD pipeline infrastructure in AWS using IAC (Terraform) to meet business requirements. You will be a crucial working member of multi-disciplinary, highly skilled technical teams fuelled by passion for their problem-solving capabilities and provide high quality technical solutions and services that deliver business value and drive continuous improvement across the organization
What you will do
- Configuration, debugging, and support for CI/CD infrastructure including Gitlab, Jenkins, Spinnaker, Vault, and other key CI/CD pipeline services
- Implement all changes IAC based cloud presence tools
- Use monitoring tools to proactively troubleshoot issues and drive them to resolution
- Create automated approaches and scripts for system administration tasks where possible
- Design, deploy, and maintain the implementation of cloud solutions in AWS
- Provide operational support to the software development community by responding to support requests
- Document new solutions or changes to existing ones
- Participate in an on-call rotation to resolve critical production incidents
Your required experience/skills
- Bachelor's degree in computer science or information systems or related field experience
- Experience writing code in Python, NodeJS, Unix shell and deploying projects in a CI/CD pipeline
- Working knowledge of IAM, VPC, EC2, Route53, S3, Lambda, SES, SQS, and SNS
- Experience with AWS management console and IAC (Terraform, CloudFormation, etc.)
- Experiencing working in an environment using DevOps CI/CD pipeline automation, Gitlab, Jenkins, and Artifactory.
- 5+ Years' experience in administering enterprise cloud services and solutions in AWS
- Understanding of TCP/IP and other networking services: DNS, WINS, DHCP, and Routing
Your success in this role will look like:
- Ability to manage multiple high priority projects simultaneously
- Quickly adapt to changing priorities and project requirements
- Collaborate effectively with diverse and distributed team that spans US, Europe, and Asia
- "Ownership attitude" focused on driving results and projects to successful completion
- Effective verbal and written communication skills
It would be nice if you had: )
- Related AWS certifications such as Solutions Architect Associate or Professional
- Master's degree in Computer Science or Information Systems or related field experience
- Previous experience in Software Application Development, preferably in the AWS environment
How we support you:
- Hybrid work environment offering up to two days per week work from home (for eligible positions)
- Development opportunities supporting professional growth championed by our dedicated Learning & Development team. 20-25% of our positions are hired internally!
- Ways to get involved: satellite launch parties, company connect events, charitable activities, team social events, recognition programs, and employee resource groups.
- Wide range of benefits and perks to help you stay healthy, happy, and productive. These include paid leave programs, medical, tuition reimbursement, and retirement benefits, employee wellness offerings, and more!
These benefits are designed to support your overall well-being and help you succeed in your role.
Equal Employment Opportunity
Intelsat is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate based upon race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ethnicity, age, disability, pregnancy, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
While it is important to note that meeting the minimum qualifications is a fundamental requirement for consideration, if you are enthusiastic about this role and are unsure how well your experience aligns with these requirements, we encourage you to apply. Our recruitment team will assess your application and determine if your skills and qualifications meet the essential criteria for this role or whether there might be another role within our organization that is a better match.
Other Job Info:
- These statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this job. This is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of employees assigned to this job.
- Job requires ability to sit for long periods of time
About Us As the foundational architects of satellite technology, Intelsat applies our expertise to develop breakthrough solutions that advance and secure boundless applications for our customers and partners.
At Intelsat, we increase human potential by connecting people, communities, businesses, and governments. Our employees enjoy a casual and collaborative environment, where we celebrate professional excellence in pursuit of the corporate mission. We hire skilled professionals who work in various areas such as: satellite engineering, network operations, cloud architecture, accounting, sales, legal, and more. Browse our current job openings or create a professional profile to stay informed about opportunities that match your interests and expertise.
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Intelsat is an Equal Opportunity Employer
What We Do
Intelsat and SES have joined forces, uniting 100 years of combined innovation and leadership to create the world’s leading space solutions company.
As a newly combined company, we bring together talented teams with deep industry expertise to deliver integrated satellite and connectivity solutions for businesses and governments across the globe.
With a powerful multi-orbit fleet, an expansive ground network, and strong financial backing, we’re entering an exciting phase of growth, investing in next-generation technologies that will enhance our competitive position in the rapidly-evolving satellite communications landscape
For future team members, this means more opportunity, more innovation, and more impact. At SES, you won’t just join a company—you’ll help shape the future of global connectivity.
Why Work With Us
When it comes to your career, you are the author of your own story. At SES, we believe you should have the freedom to drive new opportunities in any direction you want them to go – unlimited by geography, technology or even gravity.
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