HumCap's client is currently looking for a Senior DevOps Engineer with Linux/Unix Administration experience to administer the CI/CD toolchain/pipeline servers for their innovative robotics products. This position will be responsible for the monitoring and maintenance of both VM and hardware-installed operating systems (mostly Linux, with some Windows), comprising the various links in the CI/CD toolchain including but not limited to VMware, CheckMK, Atlassian Jira & Confluence, Docker, Plastic SCM, Jenkins, Artifactory, Octopus, and Dependency Track.
Responsibilities
This role requires a seasoned DevOps engineer with in-depth Linux/Unix administration and architecture experience. The successful candidate will be expected to:
Administer Linux and Windows-based DevOps servers.
Serve as the liaison between DevOps and the software development teams.
Interface between DevOps and IT.
Design and develop scripts to reliably and repeatedly perform server administration tasks such as user management and OS upgrades.
Design, develop, and troubleshoot CI/CD Pipeline scripts.
Maintain the highest standards for system uptime, with outages only for unavoidable cases such as OS and tool updates.
Ensure that DevOps is using contemporary and secure tools and processes.
Collaborate closely with engineering management on solution design and, when necessary, technology selection for new initiatives-using the right tool for the job.
Empower individuals and teams to be successful.
Embrace a culture of continuous learning and improvement, challenging the status quo.
Support and work comfortably within an iterative, evolutionary approach to development.
Improve quality and efficiency, in part by expanding the use of automated tests.
Mentor colleagues in both technical and non-technical areas.
Deliver and facilitate the delivery of large, complex projects with quality.
Coordinate multiple high-priority tasks.
Skills
Experience as a DevOps Engineer.
Administration experience with CI/CD tools such as Jenkins.
Solid experience in installing, configuring, and troubleshooting UNIX/Linux-based environments.
Experience with Windows Server administration.
Experience with network administration.
Experience with software version control administration; Plastic SCM is ideal.
Experience with Atlassian Jira & Confluence administration.
Experience with JFrog Artifactory or Nexus administration.
Experience with Octopus administration.
Experience with VMware/Proxmox administration.
Experience with CheckMK administration.
Experience with Network Attached Storage design and administration.
Scripting experience (PowerShell, bat, Python, shell).
Experience with software code scanning tools (SonarQube, Dependency Track).
Strong scripting skills in Bash and Windows PowerShell.
Proficiency in programming languages such as Java/Groovy.
Familiarity with C/C++ language, compiler, and build tools.
Qualifications
A minimum of 5 years of relevant experience.
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or equivalent experience and competency.
A solid foundation in computer science, with strong competencies in data structures, algorithms, and software design for large systems.
Experience in performing in-depth troubleshooting and unit testing with both new and legacy production systems.
Demonstrated experience in programming and problem diagnosis and resolution.
A proven ability to "fail fast," learn, and rapidly iterate towards solutions.
Exceptional listening, verbal, presentation, interpersonal, and written communication skills.
Experience in mentoring others.
Capability to provide onsite support for emergency situations outside of normal business hours.