Job FunctionsDesigning, developing, documenting, and maintaining DevOps infrastructureSetting up and maintaining monitoring and logging systemsCollaborating with development, quality assurance, and operations teams to identify areas for automation, optimization, and improvementBuilding and maintaining continuous integration and delivery pipelinesManaging and monitoring cloud infrastructure and servicesImplementing and maintaining security and compliance standards
Job Requirements3+ years of experience in a DevOps role, preferably in web application developmentCloud Expertise - Must-have: Strong experience with Google Cloud Platform (GCP)Scripting & Automation - Must-have: Programming skills in Python and BashInfrastructure as Code (IaC) - Must-have: Strong expertise in Terraform
SkillsProgramming skills in Python and BashStrong expertise in TerraformExperience with Docker for managing scalable applicationsFamiliarity with AWS and/or Azure (advantage)Experience with monitoring & logging tools such as Prometheus, Grafana, ELK Stack (Elasticsearch, Logstash, Kibana), or Datadog (advantage)Experience with CI/CD tools such as Bitbucket Pipelines and Jenkins (advantage)Ability to work closely with developers, QA, and product teamsStrong communication skills for collaborating with cross-functional teamsProactive problem-solving skillsAttention to detail in documentation and troubleshooting
Insomniac Design is a global digital agency headquartered in Washington D.C., with offices in London, Bucharest and Chisinau. We’re an agile, determined and innovative team organized by functional areas of expertise — Creative, Technology, Strategy, and Management. We specialize in human-centered design with deep focus on design thinking and digital transformation.
The
DevOps Engineer
is responsible for overseeing the design, development, and operations of our DevOps strategy. This position will partner closely with our development, quality assurance, and operations teams to optimize our software development lifecycle and infrastructure.
Responsibilities:
- Design, develop, document, and maintain our DevOps infrastructure, tools, and processes.
- Set up and maintain monitoring and logging systems to ensure system health and availability.
- Collaborate with developers and operations teams to identify and prioritize areas for automation, optimization, and improvement.
- Build and maintain continuous integration and delivery pipelines.
- Manage and monitor cloud infrastructure and services, including servers, storage, and network components.
- Implement and maintain security and compliance standards for our systems and applications.
- Maintain clear documentation for infrastructure processes, deployments, and automation strategies.
- Troubleshoot and resolve issues with infrastructure and applications, and implement measures to prevent recurrence.
- Keep up to date with the latest DevOps tools and technologies, and evaluate their potential to improve our processes and infrastructure.
Skills & Experience:
- Experience: 3+ years in a DevOps role, preferably in web application development.
- Cloud Expertise - Must-have: Strong experience with Google Cloud Platform (GCP). Advantage: Familiarity with AWS and/or Azure.
- Scripting & Automation - Must-have: Programming skills in Python and Bash. Advantage: Proven experience in JavaScript.
- Infrastructure as Code (IaC) - Must-have: Strong expertise in Terraform. Advantage: Proven experience with Ansible.
- Extensive experience with Docker for managing scalable applications.
- Agile & Collaboration: Ability to work closely with developers, QA, and product teams to streamline deployment and troubleshooting processes.
- Advantage: Experience with monitoring & logging tools such as Prometheus, Grafana, ELK Stack (Elasticsearch, Logstash, Kibana), or Datadog.
- Advantage: Experience with CI/CD tools such as Bitbucket Pipelines and Jenkins.
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Life at Insomniac Design
Insomniac Design is an award-winning digital creative agency founded in 1999, based in D.C.’s historic Blagden Alley. We’re an agile, nimble and innovative team organized by functional areas of expertise — Creative, Technology, Strategy, and Management. With offices in the U.S. and Europe, we’re a global team with diverse experience and cultural backgrounds who consistently strive for excellence. We specialize in human-centered design — with projects and work that includes complex web and mobile builds, digital transformation, branding, visual design, content, video and creative services.
We’ve worked in the areas of policy, advocacy, government, foundations, commercial brands, and more — with clients like Brand USA, UNICEF, The World Bank, World Health Organization, Amnesty International, BBC Worldwide, National Endowment for the Arts, Lufthansa Airlines, Adobe, and Google. Insomniac Design’s work has won numerous awards such as W3 Awards, Communicator Awards, and the AIB awards. Beyond the U.S., our work in Asia and Africa has been featured in news and media around the world.
Thrive Here & What We Value1. Embracing differences in race, gender, sexual orientation, age, religion, disability, and cultural backgrounds.2. Creating a diverse, inclusive, and equitable workplace where everyone is treated with respect and dignity.3. Fostering a culture of collaboration and growth.4. Ensuring all employees, candidates, and clients feel valued and respected.5. Improving practices and policies for a more diverse and inclusive environment.
