3-5 years of experience in DevOps, SRE, or platform engineering focusing on build/release/deployment automation and support
3-5 years of experience in an AWS environment
Experience with Kubernetes/EKS, Docker, and related tooling (Ingress controllers, Helm, Prometheus, Grafana)
Proficiency with Infrastructure as Code (Terraform or CloudFormation) and modern CI/CD tools (GitHub Actions preferred); scripting in Python, Shell/Bash, or Ruby
Requirements:
Build Infrastructure as Code pipelines using Terraform or CloudFormation to automate GoCanvas infrastructure across production environments, including new regional deployments
Make reliability improvements to a highly available cloud architecture based on Kubernetes and AWS
Grow an existing CI/CD platform to help engineering teams deliver high-quality, secure software and move toward continuous delivery
Mature operations with robust alerting, monitoring, and logging and empower developers while protecting security and reliability during rapid growth
Job description
The Role, DevOps Engineer - this position is open for applicants located in South Africa
GoCanvas is revolutionizing how work gets done by modernizing small businesses through powerful cloud-based customizable apps and mobile experiences. We are seeking a DevOps Engineer to expand our engineering organization. You will help us build a pervasive DevOps culture in collaboration with our engineering teams to grow our cloud-native mobile forms product.
As a key member of our engineering team, you will help us automate and secure our continuous integration (CI) and continuous deployment (CD) pipelines. You will help mature our Infrastructure as Code (IaC) and automate away toil, while ensuring we remain the best-in-class solution for reliability for our customers as we prepare for rapid growth.
You’ll receive training to become familiar with our product-first culture, systems, mobile app platform, and strategy. You’ll gain tremendous experience in scaling a rapidly growing SaaS company. We’re looking for A-players who believe in our mission, share our values, and aren’t afraid to join us on this game-changing ride!
Your Most Important Initiatives:
Build Infrastructure as Code (IaC) pipelines using Terraform or CloudFormation to manage and automate GoCanvas infrastructure in multiple production environments, including launching new regional deployments
Make reliability improvements to our highly available cloud architecture based in Kubernetes and Amazon Web Services (AWS)
Grow an existing continuous integration (CI) platform leveraging tools to help our engineering teams deliver high-quality and secure software
Empower developers to quickly deliver quality products to our customers, moving toward continuous delivery (CD)
Mature our operations through more robust alerting, monitoring, and logging
What You Bring:
3-5 years of experience in a DevOps, SRE or Platform engineering role covering build/release/deployment automation and support
3-5 years of experience working in an AWS environment
An “automate everything” attitude; a passion for removing toil and cumbersome manual processes
Experience working with Docker or other containerization technologies
Experience with system hardening in Linux and Docker environments
Experience with Kubernetes/EKS and its ecosystem, e.g. Ingress controllers, Helm Prometheus, and Grafana
Experience working in an agile/lean software development team
Experience with modern CI/CD tools, GitHub Actions preferred
Experience designing, building and maintaining infrastructure and environments with Infrastructure as Code using tools like Terraform or Cloudformation
Familiarity with scripting technologies such as Ruby, Python, Shell, or Bash and comfort on the command line of Linux or Mac environments
Familiarity with modern web servers and middleware, e.g. AWS ALB, nginx, HAProxy, Phusion Passenger
Familiarity with data stores, e.g. MySQL (RDS/Aurora), Redis, ElasticSearch, DocumentDB/MongoDB, S3
Familiarity with monitoring and APM tools such as Datadog, New Relic, AppDynamics, or Prometheus
Familiarity with with log aggregation and inspection tools such as CloudWatch Logs, Athena, Splunk, or ELK
A passion for creating amazing products with great engineering teams
Strong self-organization and self-management skills
Excellent written and oral communication skills
Desire to be a part of a team that’s just as passionate as you
Extras:
Cloud certifications such as AWS Certified Solutions Architect -- Associate, AWS Certified SysOps Administrator -- Associate,
Kubernetes certifications such as Certified Kubernetes Application Developer (CKAD)
Familiarity with modern software development technologies such as Ruby, Python, JavaScript, Java, or others from a deployment perspective
What Your Success Looks Like:
Work with the engineering team to continue to provide 99.5%+ reliability
Maintain an effective CI/CD pipeline that allows us to scale into additional regions
Contribute to the delivery of high-quality, secure products
Stay on top of industry trends and contribute creative solutions to the team’s problems
Build effective working relationships and display effective communication with teams
What GoCanvas Brings: We believe culture eats strategy for breakfast and that hiring the right people is THE most important thing we do. That’s why we take our company values so seriously and look for these traits in everyone we hire: Empathy, Innovation, Authenticity, Impactful, Team Player, and Cheeky/Fun Loving. We believe in giving people the freedom to get things done, but that they should also have accountability for their key metrics, think and act like owners of our business and be able to work in a flat organizational structure. We provide an environment that allows for innovation and creativity as well as a chance for highly motivated individuals to have fun at work. While we believe culture trumps perks, we are proud to provide a comprehensive benefits package designed to meet our team members’ needs.
South Africa Benefits:
Competitive Compensation
Medical plan
EAP Program
Remote working flexibility
3 days Family Responsibility Leave
12 Days Sick Leave
15 Days’ Vacation Leave
13 Company-Paid Holidays
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We are committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. The more inclusive we are, the better our work will be!
If you need special assistance or accommodation while seeking employment with us, please email [email protected]. We are interested in every qualified candidate who is eligible to work in South Africa. However, we are not able to sponsor visas in the US or South Africa.
