DevOps Engineer - Remote job DevOps / Sysadmin at Career Team Enterprises

It’s not just about the tech; it’s about the people!

At Career TEAM, we work to “accelerate the human condition.” Working on our state-of-the-edge portal, Career EDGE, you will change lives—and that’s just the beginning! You'll be working with new technologies on enterprise products that serve a diverse population across the U.S. As a founding member of our newly forming team, you'll have the opportunity to grow and shape it as we adeptly traverse the complex digital landscape of generative AI, cloud computing, and cutting-edge technologies.

Specifically, what you will do

You will build amazing things using MongoDB, Next.js, Nest.js, and Node.js, alongside DevOps tools and practices. On any given day, you'll be coding, reviewing, deploying, testing, and iterating—this is our bread and butter. You'll participate in regular Scrum ceremonies while continuously innovating and optimizing for speed, scalability, and security. You'll also help architect systems to ensure high availability and resilience, leveraging AWS services to build scalable cloud solutions.

Key Responsibilities:

• Full-Stack Development: Use technologies like Node.js, MongoDB, Next.js, and Nest.js to develop robust applications.
• DevOps and CI/CD Pipelines: Develop and manage CI/CD pipelines using GitHub Actions and YAML for seamless deployment.
• Containerization and Orchestration: Leverage Docker and Kubernetes for containerization and orchestration of applications.   
• Cloud Infrastructure on AWS: Implement scalable DevOps solutions using AWS services like EC2, S3, Lambda, and RDS.   
• Security Best Practices: Build secure, robust web applications with a strong focus on security standards and protocols.   
• Architectural Collaboration: Work with cross-functional teams to make architectural decisions for system scalability and performance.   
• RESTful Services Development: Design, develop, test, and deploy RESTful APIs and microservices.   
• Infrastructure Automation: Develop processes for infrastructure automation using Terraform, Jenkins, and Docker.   
• Real-Time Problem Solving: Solve complex problems in real-time, ensuring high performance and reliability.   
• Monitoring and Logging: Implement monitoring and logging solutions to ensure system health and performance.

Ideal Candidate Qualifications:   

• Education: Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) in computer science, information technology, or engineering.   
• Experience:      
  
  • 2+ years of experience developing with Node.js/MERN stack or equivalent.       
  • 2+ years of core web app development experience (front-end and back-end).       
  • 2+ years of CI/CD and/or DevOps related work experience. 
• Technical Skills:
  • AWS Familiarity: Experience with AWS services such as EC2, S3, RDS, Lambda, IAM, and CloudFormation.  
  • Containerization: Proficient with Docker and Kubernetes for application deployment and management.           
  • DevOps Tools: Knowledge of DevOps principles and experience with CI/CD tools like GitHub Actions.           
  • Configuration Management: Working experience with YAML for configuration management.           
  • Infrastructure as Code: Familiarity with Terraform for managing cloud infrastructure.           
  • Version Control: Proficient with Git and GitHub for code management and collaboration.       
     
• Programming Languages:        
  • Strong proficiency in JavaScript and TypeScript.           
  • Working experience with PHP is a strong plus.        
                   
• Security and Compliance: 
  • Experience in secure software development and architecture.           
  • Familiarity with security best practices and protocols.       
           
• Additional Tools:        
  • Exposure to VSCode, Postman, Jira, Jenkins, and Docker.           
  • Experience with monitoring tools like AWS CloudWatch or ELK Stack.       
                   
• Soft Skills:        
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.           
  • Effective collaboration and communication abilities.           
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced, agile environment.       
                   
• Platforms: Experience working on multiple operating systems (Linux, Windows).

Preferred Qualifications:   

• AWS Certifications: AWS Certified Developer, AWS Certified Solutions Architect, or equivalent.   
• Serverless Architecture: Experience with AWS Lambda and serverless application development.   
• Microservices: Familiarity with microservices architecture and event-driven systems.   
• Networking and Security: Understanding of networking concepts, VPNs, and security protocols.   
• Performance Optimization: Experience in optimizing applications for maximum speed and scalability.   
• Community Contribution: Active participation in open-source projects or tech communities.

Why Join Us?   

• Impactful Work: Build something that truly matters, helping individuals across the U.S. succeed with cutting-edge technology.   
• Professional Growth: Opportunities for learning and development in a fast-paced environment.   
• Innovative Environment: Be part of a team that's pushing the boundaries in AI, cloud computing, and software development.   
• Collaborative Culture: Work with a diverse and talented team that values collaboration and innovation.