The GitOps Engineer will be responsible for implementing GitOps strategies to automate and manage our IT infrastructure and deployment processes. This role involves working closely with development and operations teams to streamline workflows, improve reliability, and accelerate deployment cycles using Git-based tools and methodologies.
Key Responsibilities:
- Implement and maintain GitOps workflows for continuous integration and continuous deployment (CI/CD) pipelines.
- Work with development teams to integrate source control management practices into the software development lifecycle.
- Manage infrastructure as code (IaC) configurations, ensuring that all system provisioning and deployments are automated and replicable.
- Monitor and optimize the performance of CI/CD pipelines to ensure efficient and reliable deployment processes.
- Collaborate with the IT security team to incorporate security practices into the GitOps workflows.
- Provide guidance and support to development and operations teams on GitOps best practices.
- Stay updated with the latest trends and technologies in GitOps and DevOps communities, and suggest improvements to our processes and tools.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
- Proven experience in implementing GitOps workflows and practices.
- Strong background in using Git, GitHub, GitLab, or similar version control systems.
- Experience with CI/CD tools (e.g., Jenkins, Travis CI, GitLab CI) and infrastructure as code (IaC) tools (e.g., Terraform, Ansible).
- Familiarity with containerization and orchestration technologies (Docker, Kubernetes) is highly desirable.
- Knowledge of cloud services (AWS, Azure, GCP) and their deployment models.
- Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
- Strong communication and documentation skills.
Please note that this is a direct-hire opportunity only; we are not considering candidates for corp-to-corp arrangements or offshore partnerships at this time.
Silex offers a comprehensive, competitive, and inclusive set of health, financial and other benefits that support your total well-being. Eligibility varies based on full or part-time status, exempt or non-exempt status.
Silex Data Solutions, a high-growth, privately owned systems integrator operated business based in Tennessee, is at the cutting-edge of IT innovation. Our team, comprising seasoned IT veterans, takes a holistic approach to technology, focusing on Business Processes and IT Automation. We are dedicated to Research & Development, constantly pushing the boundaries to provide efficient, cost-effective solutions that maximize ROI for our clients. Our unique delivery methodology ensures a deep understanding of client needs, offering opportunities for education and empowerment in new IT initiatives. At Silex, we not only commit to technological advancement but also to the growth and development of our team, providing a dynamic environment where technical skills can flourish and career opportunities abound.