System Engineer
Role summary
We are seeking a System Engineer to collaborate with cross-functional teams in designing, building, and supporting cloud infrastructure and application deployments. The role involves monitoring and supporting production systems, implementing Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC), CI/CD pipelines, and automation. Responsibilities include administering servers, containers, and cloud services, applying security patches, and maintaining documentation. The engineer will define and enforce cloud standards, provide estimates, participate in Agile ceremonies, and support 24/7 monitoring and on-call duties. Staying current with emerging cloud technologies and DevOps tools is essential. This role requires 2+ years of experience in Systems Administration, Cloud Infrastructure, or DevOps, with hands-on experience in major cloud providers, CI/CD, IaC, and monitoring tools, along with knowledge of Agile and DevOps principles.
What You Will Do
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design, build, and support cloud infrastructure and application deployments
- Monitor and support production systems before, during, and after releases to ensure performance, availability, and reliability
- Implement and manage Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC), CI/CD pipelines, and automation to streamline infrastructure and application delivery
- Administer and maintain servers, containers, and cloud services, applying security patches and updates following best practices
- Create and maintain documentation for infrastructure, automation processes, and disaster recovery procedures
- Define and enforce standards for cloud development, deployment, and operational support
- Break down complex tasks and provide accurate time and resource estimates aligned with Agile workflows
- Participate in Agile ceremonies and project planning to ensure smooth delivery of releases
- Support 24/7/365 monitoring and on-call escalation processes for production environments
- Stay current on emerging cloud technologies, DevOps tools, and industry best practices
Travel/Physical Demands
No special physical demands required
Technologies We Use
- Cloud: Azure
- IaC: Terraform, Saltstack
- CI/CD Pipelines: Jenkins
- Scripting: Python, Bash, Powershell
- Containerization & Orchestration: Docker, Kubernetes
- Monitoring Tools: Splunk, Nagios
Must Haves
- 2+ years of experience in Systems Administration/Cloud Infrastructure or DevOps roles
- Hands-on experience with major cloud providers
- Knowledge of CI/CD pipelines and tools
- Familiarity with Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC) tools
- Experience with monitoring and logging tools
- Knowledge of Agile methodology and DevOps culture principles (shift-left testing, continuous feedback, etc.)
- Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and communication skills
- A collaborative mindset – you thrive in cross-functional environments and bridge gaps between Dev and Ops
- A continuous improvement approach – you seek opportunities to automate, scale, and make systems more resilient
- Professional maturity – you can deliver difficult messages with empathy and clarity
- Ownership and accountability – you take initiative and work independently while supporting team goals
Nice to Haves
- Bachelor’s Degree in a related field
- Azure Fundamentals certification
- Practical experience with creating, refining and using AI-powered tools that help write and manage code, as well as building the infrastructure that provides these assistants with real-time, context-rich data
Salary: $70,000 - $80,000 per year.
Originally posted on Himalayas
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