Logo
ZipRecruiter

Principal DevOps Engineer

ZipRecruiter, Mc Lean, Virginia, us, 22107


Job DescriptionOpen to Boston, Tampa, McLean, VA.Benefits:Competitive compensation, including base pay and annual incentiveComprehensive health and life insurance and well-being benefits, based on locationPension / Retirement benefitsPaid Time Off and Personal/Family Care, and other leaves of absence when needed to support your physical, financial, and emotional well-being.Flexible/hybrid model of 3 days onsite and 2 days remote (onsite Tuesdays, Wednesdays and a third day unique to each team or employee).As a Principal DevOps Engineer specializing in databases, you'll be a key member of the Database team. Your role will focus on:Infrastructure Management:

Develop and maintain Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using Terraform (TFE)Automate provisioning and configuration of database environments

Automation and Scripting:

Create and manage Python scripts, Ansible playbooks, Chef cookbooks, and AWS SSM DocumentsAutomate routine database management tasksDevelop, maintain, and optimize database automation frameworks and processes

CI/CD Pipeline Management:

Manage CI/CD pipelines, primarily using Jenkins or GitLab runners within GitLab CI/CDCollaborate with DevOps and Infrastructure teams to integrate database automation with CI/CD pipelines

Performance Optimization:

Monitor, troubleshoot, and optimize database automation processesEnsure high availability, performance, and security of database systems

Cloud Strategy and Standards:

Develop standards and procedures for Cloud Data PlatformsContribute to Cloud strategy discussions and decisionsProvide expertise on Cloud design and implementation of Cloud Data solutions

Continuous Improvement:

Stay current with industry trends and technologiesContinuously improve automation processes

Best Practices and Project Leadership:

Adhere to best practices in Incident, Problem, and Change managementLead projects independently with minimal guidance

Required Qualifications:• Bachelor's degree or equivalent• 8-10 years relevant experience• Strong IaC experience (Terraform)• Python scripting proficiency• AWS Aurora Postgres and Oracle Database expertise• AWS Cloud architecture knowledge• CI/CD pipeline management experience• Unix/Linux expertiseTechnical Skills:• Infrastructure as Code• Ansible, Chef, AWS SSM• Jenkins/GitLab CI/CD• Python automation• AWS Cloud services• Database automation• Groovy (plus)

#J-18808-Ljbffr