Senior DevOps Engineer at Accenture

Job Description

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior DevOps Engineer to join our dynamic and innovative team. As a Senior DevOps Engineer, you will play a crucial role in architecting, provisioning, and managing various environments, as well as designing, implementing, and maintaining build pipelines and automated deployment pipelines; expertise in AWS and proficiency in CI/CD tools will be essential in driving DevOps automation and containerization strategies. You will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams, troubleshoot issues and contribute to a seamless and efficient software development lifecycle.

Responsibilities (include but not limited to):

• Architect, provision, monitor, and manage various environments to support the software development lifecycle, ensuring stability, scalability, and security
• Design, implement, and maintain build pipelines and automated deployment pipelines, integrating CI/CD tools such as AWS Developer Tools (CodePipeline, CodeBuild, CodeDeploy) or other relevant tools
• Utilize your strong Linux skills to troubleshoot and resolve issues in the development and production environments, ensuring smooth operations
• Work closely with development teams to drive DevOps automation and containerization strategies, leveraging technologies such as Docker and ECS
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless integration of core AWS services (EC2, S3, Lambda, RDS, CloudWatch, IAM) into the development and deployment processes
• Utilize your scripting and programming skills (NodeJS, JavaScript, PHP, Bash, Python) to develop and enhance automation scripts and tools
• Maintain and provision Linux servers, ensuring proper configuration, performance optimization, and security hardening
• Contribute to the building, deployment, and management of JavaScript as well as PHP-based applications, ensuring efficient and reliable software delivery
• Apply your knowledge of DB management (MySQL, MongoDB) to support database-related tasks, including performance tuning and backup and recovery processes
• Work in an Agile Development environment, participating in sprint planning, stand-ups, and retrospectives to drive continuous improvement and delivery excellence
• Manage git repositories (preferably Bitbucket) and ensure effective version control and collaboration among team members.
• Stay updated with the latest industry trends, tools, and best practices in DevOps, and proactively bring in new ideas and technologies to enhance the team's capabilities
• Foster a culture of test automation, and where applicable, contribute to the development and maintenance of automated test suites to ensure high-quality software releases

Qualifications

Qualification/Experience/Skill:

• A relevant tertiary qualification
• Minimum 4 years’ experience working with AWS, including core services like EC2, S3, Lambda, RDS, CloudWatch, and IAM
• Strong IT infrastructure background, including experience in provisioning and maintaining Linux servers
• AWS Certified Developer Certification will be an advantage
• Strong Linux skills with a deep understanding of Linux-based systems and administration
• Skilled in documenting case studies and lessons learned, promoting knowledge sharing and continuous improvement within the team
• Proficient in troubleshooting and root cause analysis, with a strong ability to identify and resolve complex technical issues
• Demonstrable experience with at least one programming/scripting language such as NodeJS, JavaScript, PHP, Bash, or Python
• Proven experience working as a DevOps Engineer, with a track record of delivering scalable and reliable infrastructure solutions
• Experience in building, deploying, and managing JavaScript as well as PHP-based applications
• Experience with database management is an added advantage, particularly with MySQL and MongoDB
• Familiarity with Agile Development methodologies and practices
• Experience with git repository management, preferably using Bitbucket
• Experience with containerization technologies, such as Docker and EC
• Experience with test automation will be an added advantage

Personal Attributes:

• Team player with the ability to work independently
• Able to work in a fast-paced environment
• Problem solver / solution driven: proposes solutions when faced with a challenge
• Meticulous with attention to detail
• Resilient
• Proactive
• Assertive
• Reliable
• Other: comfortable to work on-site (at the office)