TITLE: Couchbase DevOps/CloudOps Engineer
POSITION TYPE: Full Time (W2)
LOCATION: Remote
ABOUT WorldLink:
WorldLink
is a rapidly growing information technology company at the forefront of the tech transformation. From custom software development to cloud hosting, from
big data to cognitive computing, we help companies harness and leverage today’s
most cutting-edge digital technologies to create value and grow.
Collaborative.
Respectful. Work hard Play hard. A place to dream and do. These are just a few
words that describe what life is like at WorldLink. We embrace a culture of
experimentation and constantly strive for improvement and learning.
We
take pride in our employees and their future with continued growth and career
advancement. We put TEAM first. We are a competitive group that like to win. We're
grounded by humility and driven by ambition. we're passionate, and we love
tough problems and new challenges. You don't hear a lot of "I don't know
how" or "I can't" at WorldLink. If you are passionate about what
you do and having fun while doing it; tired of rigid and strict work
environments and would like to work in a non-bureaucratic startup cultural
environment, WorldLink may be the place for you.
WHO we’re looking for:
We are seeking a Couchbase DevOps/CloudOps Engineer to join our team. The ideal candidate will have expertise in Couchbase operations support, AWS cloud administration, networking & security, automation with Ansible, and troubleshooting production issues. This role will require strong problem solving abilities to ensure the efficiency and security of our cloud infrastructure.
Role and Responsibilities:
- Provide operational support for Couchbase, including managing and maintaining Couchbase clusters on AWS (preferred).
- Administer AWS cloud infrastructure, including EC2, S3, Lambda, and other core services.
- Manage networking and security in a cloud environment, including VPC, Subnets, Route Tables, IAM roles, and permissions to ensure secure access and compliance.
- Troubleshoot and resolve production issues with a high level of analytical skills and minimal supervision.
- Automate infrastructure and deployments using Ansible to streamline operations and improve efficiency.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including development and operations, to optimize infrastructure setup and management.
- Provide regular status updates to leadership and effectively communicate with stakeholders.
Required Experience and Education:
- Minimum 5 years of experience in a DevOps, CloudOps, or Cloud Administration role.
- Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or equivalent field.
- Strong hands-on experience with AWS services and infrastructure management.
- Expertise in Couchbase operations and cloud-based database management.
- Proven experience in networking and security best practices within a cloud environment.
- Solid understanding of automation tools, particularly Ansible.
- (Preferred) Experience with monitoring and alerting tools for cloud environments.
- (Preferred) Knowledge of other configuration management or automation tools.
- (Preferred) Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and DevOps best practices.
Necessary Skills and
Attributes:
- Self-motivated individual with the ability to
thrive in a team-based or independent environment.
- Detail-oriented with strong organization skills.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
- Limited supervision and the exercise of
discretion.
- Excellent problem-solving, troubleshooting, and communication skills.
Physical Demands:
The physical demands described here are representative of those
that must be met by contract employee to successfully perform the essential
functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable
individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the contract employee is
occasionally required to stand, clean, crawl, kneel, sit, sort, hold, squat,
stoop, stand, twist the body, walk, use hands to finger, handle, or feel
objects, tools or controls, reach with hands and arms, climb stairs or ladders
and scaffolding, talk or hear, and lift up to 20 pounds. Specific vision
abilities required by the job include ability to distinguish the nature of
objects by using the eye. Operate a computer keyboard and view a video display
terminal between 50% - 95% of work time, including prolonged periods of time. Requires considerable (90%+) work
utilizing high visual acuity/detail, numeric/character distinction, and
moderate hand/finger dexterity.
Performs work under time schedules and stress which are normally
periodic or cyclical, including time sensitive deadlines, intellectual
challenge, some language barriers, and project management deadlines. May
require working additional time beyond normal schedule and periodic travel.
WHAT we’ll bring:
During
your interview process, our team can fill you in on all the details of our
industry-competitive benefits and career development opportunities. A few
highlights include:
- Medical Plans
- Dental Plans
- Vision Plan
- Life & Accidental Death & Dismemberment
- Short-Term Disability
- Long-Term Disability
- Critical Illness/ Accident/ Hospital Indemnity/ Identity Theft
Protection
- 401(k)
WHAT you should know:
Our
success begins and ends with our people. We embrace diverse perspectives and
value unique human experiences. WorldLink is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action
employer. All employment at WorldLink is decided on the basis of
qualifications, merit, and business need. We endeavor to continue our footprint
as a diverse organization by highlighting opportunities for all people.
WorldLink considers applicants for all positions without regard to race,
color, religion or belief, sex, (including pregnancy and gender identity), age,
national origin, political affiliation, citizenship status, marital status,
military/veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender
identity, physical or mental disability or any other characteristic protected
by applicable laws. People with disabilities who need assistance with any
part of the application process should contact us.
This
job description is designed to cover the main responsibilities and duties of
the role but is not designed to be a comprehensive list of all.