The DevOps Engineer will architect and integrate applications, maintain CI/CD processes, manage infrastructure as code, and troubleshoot in various environments.
Bluelight is a leading software consultancy dedicated to designing and developing innovative technology that enhances users' lives. With a steadfast commitment to delivering exceptional service to our clients, Bluelight excels in its focus on quality and customer satisfaction. Our mission is not only to create cutting-edge applications but also to foster a collaborative and enriching work environment where each team member can grow and thrive. With a presence across the United States and Central/South America, Bluelight is in an exciting phase of expansion, continually seeking exceptional talent to join its dynamic and diverse community.
We are looking for a skilled individual to join our rapidly growing team at Bluelight. This position is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced, dynamic environment where everyone's opinions and efforts are valued and appreciated. You will have the opportunity to contribute to challenging and meaningful projects, developing high-quality applications that stand out in the market. We value continuous learning, personal growth, and hard work, offering a collaborative environment that promotes professional development. If you are passionate about software development and eager to be part of a growing software consultancy, we invite you to apply and join us on this exciting journey.
What we are looking for
- Cloud Engineering (cloud computing) experience with AWS, GCP, and/or Azure to include load balancing
- Infrastructure as a code (Terraform / Pulumi / AWS CloudFormation)
- Designed and maintained CI/CD process and tools (CircleCI, GitLab, Jenkins)
- In-depth experience with the orchestration tools (Kubernetes)
- In-depth experience with the config management tools (Helm, Ansible, Chef and Puppet)
- Testing, code review, good communication skills
Bonus Points
- AWS Professional Certificates
- Kubernetes Certificates
- Google Cloud Certificates
- Azure Certificates
What you'll be doing
- Architect and integrate new applications along with occasional legacy applications
- Build and maintain, update tool for deployment, monitoring, operations, and security
- Troubleshoot and resolve issues in dev, testing, and production environments
- Structure and maintain software config management systems
- Scale for demand
- Work with high growth, technology clients
- Develop and improve operational practices and procedures
- Suggest improvements and enhancements
- Bring new features and services into production
Company Benefits
- Competitive salary and bonuses, including performance-based salary increases.
- Generous paid-time-off policy
- Flexible working hours
- Work remotely
- Continuing education, training, conferences
- Company-sponsored coursework, exams, and certifications
Being a consultant in our team is a fun, challenging, and rewarding career choice. Your contributions are highly valued by clients, and the work you do often has a direct and significant impact on their business.
You will have the opportunity to work on a variety of projects for our incredible clients, which will accelerate your career growth. You’ll collaborate with modern technologies and work alongside some of the best professionals in the industry!
If you’re eager to be part of an exciting, challenging, and rapidly growing consultancy, we encourage you to apply. #LI-Remote
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