Please note:
This is a remote 1099 contract position with possible extension. (note: we do not hire C2C candidates)
Who we are:
At Hypergiant, our work is driven by individuals pushing the boundaries and always professionally challenging our clients to think differently. We’re seeking individuals who are both analytical & creative and can help us fuel our motto: Know Tomorrow, Act Today. We’re based in Texas and have a strong track record of working with some of the biggest brands around the world in industries spanning retail, oil & gas, energy, aviation, healthcare, and more. We provide large enterprises with cutting-edge advice, bespoke technology solutions, and deployment expertise needed to harness the value out of Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning. Our goal is to work with forward-thinking organizations and to help them understand how Artificial Intelligence will affect their business and their industry.
We are seeking a Senior DevOps Engineer with extensive experience in observability, particularly with Datadog, to join our growing team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining our observability infrastructure to ensure the reliability, performance, and scalability of our services. You will work closely with development, operations, and product teams to enhance our DevOps practices and deliver high-quality software.
What You'll Do
- Design, implement, and maintain observability infrastructure using Datadog and other related tools.
- Identify and implement cost optimization measures to ensure efficient usage of observability tools and cloud resources.
- Develop and manage CI/CD pipelines to ensure smooth deployment and integration processes.
- Monitor system performance, identify issues, and implement solutions to enhance system reliability and performance.
- Collaborate with development and operations teams to automate and improve development, testing, and release processes.
- Implement and maintain infrastructure as code (IaC) using tools like Terraform, Ansible, or CloudFormation.
- Ensure security best practices are followed throughout the development and deployment processes.
- Troubleshoot and resolve production issues, ensuring minimal downtime and optimal performance.
- Provide mentorship and guidance to junior DevOps engineers and other team members.
- Stay up-to-date with the latest industry trends and technologies to continuously improve our DevOps practices.
Required Qualifications
- Minimum of 5 years of experience in a DevOps role, with a focus on observability and monitoring.
- Extensive experience with Datadog for monitoring, logging, and performance metrics.
- Proficient with CI/CD tools such as GitHub Actions.
- Strong experience with cloud platforms like AWS.
- Hands-on experience with infrastructure as code (IaC) tools like Terraform, Ansible, and CloudFormation.
- Proficient in scripting languages such as Python and Bash.
- Strong understanding of containerization and orchestration technologies, including Docker and Kubernetes.
- Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to work under pressure.
- Strong communication skills and the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
Preferred Qualifications
- Knowledge of network and application security best practices.
- Familiarity with agile development methodologies.
- Hands-on experience developing and deploying cloud infrastructure with AWS CDK and TypeScript.
- Experience configuring and deploying containers to AWS ECS Fargate.
Hypergiant, LLC is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome and encourage diversity in the workplace. We offer a generous benefits package, including company contribution to medical benefits. We offer unlimited PTO. In addition, we offer a fun, flexible work environment, company-sponsored activities, and commit to providing each employee with job satisfaction by addressing core needs. Learn more at hypergiant.com.
