Cloud Engineer

NXT GIG is looking for a talented DevOps Engineer to join our innovative team and contribute to the continuous development and deployment of our software applications. In this role, you will be responsible for streamlining operations, enhancing software development cycles, and improving system reliability through automation and efficient CI/CD practices. You will collaborate closely with developers and system administrators to create robust infrastructure, optimize deployments, and ensure the security and scalability of our applications. The ideal candidate will possess a solid background in both development and operations and have experience with tools such as Jenkins, Docker, and cloud platforms. If you are passionate about DevOps principles and want to make a significant impact in a forward-thinking environment, we welcome your application to NXT GIG.

Responsibilities

Design and implement CI/CD pipelines for automated testing, deployment, and monitoring of applications
Collaborate with development teams to enhance application performance and reliability
Manage infrastructure and services in cloud environments, ensuring optimal configuration and security
Monitor systems and applications to proactively identify and resolve performance bottlenecks
Automate routine operational tasks and processes to increase efficiency and minimize errors
Document system architecture, deployment processes, and best practices for continual improvement
Stay current with industry trends and emerging technologies to recommend improvements for our DevOps practices


Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field
Proven experience as a DevOps Engineer or in a similar role
Strong knowledge of CI/CD practices and tools (e.g., Jenkins, GitLab CI)
Experience with containerization and orchestration technologies such as Docker and Kubernetes
Familiarity with cloud service providers like AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud
Strong scripting skills in languages such as Bash, Python, or Ruby
Excellent communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively within a team