Specbee.com - DevOps Engineer - AWS/Azure Cloud Services

Key Responsibilities :

- Set up and manage CI/CD pipelines for smooth code integration and delivery using tools like GitHub Actions, Bitbucket Runners, AWS Code build/deploy, Azure DevOps, etc.

- Containerize applications using Docker and manage orchestration with Kubernetes, ECS, Fargate, AWS EKS, Azure AKS.

- Manage and monitor production deployments to ensure high availability and performance.

- Implement and manage CDN solutions using AWS CloudFront and Azure Front Door for optimal content delivery and latency reduction.

- Define and apply caching strategies at application, CDN, and reverse proxy layers for performance and scalability.

- Set up and manage reverse proxies and Cloudflare WAF to ensure application security and performance.

- Implement infrastructure as code (IaC) using Terraform, CloudFormation, or ARM templates.

- Administer and optimize databases (RDS, PostgreSQL, MySQL, etc.) including backups, scaling, and monitoring.

- Configure and maintain VPCs, subnets, routing, VPNs, and security groups for secure and isolated network setups.

- Implement monitoring, logging, and alerting using tools like CloudWatch, Grafana, ELK, or Azure Monitor.

- Collaborate with development and QA teams to align infrastructure with application needs.

- Troubleshoot infrastructure and deployment issues efficiently and proactively.

- Ensure cloud cost optimization and usage tracking.

Required Skills & Experience :

- Strong expertise with both AWS and Azure cloud platforms.

- Proficient in Git, branching strategies, and pull request workflows.

- Deep understanding of CI/CD concepts and experience with pipeline tools.

- Proficiency in Docker, container orchestration (Kubernetes, ECS/EKS/AKS).

- Good knowledge of relational databases and experience in managing DB backups,

performance, and migrations.

- Experience with networking concepts including VPC, subnets, firewalls, VPNs, etc.

- Experience with Infrastructure as Code tools (Terraform preferred).

- Strong working knowledge of CDN technologies : AWS CloudFront and Azure Front Door.

- Understanding of caching strategies : edge caching, browser caching, API caching, and reverse proxy-level caching.

- Experience with Cloudflare WAF, reverse proxy setups, SSL termination, and rate-limiting.

- Familiarity with Linux system administration, scripting (Bash, Python), and automation tools.

- Working knowledge of monitoring and logging tools.

- Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.

Good to Have (Bonus Points) :

- Exposure to cost monitoring tools like CloudHealth, Azure Cost Management.

- Experience with compliance/security best practices (SOC2, ISO, etc.)

- Familiarity with Service Mesh (Istio, Linkerd) and API gateways.

- Knowledge of Secrets Management tools (e.g., HashiCorp Vault, AWS Secrets Manager).