Senior DevOps Engineer (AWS CDK)
Senior DevOps Engineer (AWS CDK)
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About the opportunity
We are seeking an experienced DevOps Engineer with expertise in cloud system design development deployment and operations to join our dynamic team.
The ideal candidate will bring a strong understanding of operating modern cloud software systems in AWS containerisation and infrastructure-as-code (IaC) using the CDK with TypeScript.
This role requires a balance of hands-on technical expertise and collaborating effectively with the Engineering team throughout the design and development process as well as in solving production issues.
A passion for automation in multi-region large-scale system management and a willingness to adapt and learn quickly in a dynamic environment are key for success in this position.
Responsibilities
Infrastructure as Code - Build infrastructure as code with the AWS CDK using TypeScript to ensure consistent and reliable management of application environments.
Containerisation - Provision cloud-based infrastructure for deploying managing and scaling software applications ensuring cost-effectiveness and adherence to budget constraints. Real-world experience of Docker AWS Fargate and ECS is required.
Deployment Pipelines - Design build and support effective CI/CD pipelines that align with the companys development roadmap and operational excellence goals.
Collaboration - Work with various teams to understand and fulfil their development and integration needs.
Ongoing maintenance - Maintain system stability and enforce security measures during software updates and feature deployments integrating secure coding practices.
System optimisation - Optimise system deployments to balance performance cost and security concerns including regular cost analysis and implementation of cost-saving measures.
Observability Expand advanced system monitoring and alerting capabilities proactively addressing system bottlenecks and ensuring operational efficiency.
Troubleshooting - Actively troubleshoot and resolve system alerts failures and operational inefficiencies adhering to defined ownership and support models.
Testing and Diagnostics - Support system and software testing and debugging ensuring compliance with established standards and best practices.
Integrations - Integrate cloud-based resources and networks with local and distributed infrastructure.
Documentation - Maintain documentation for system architecture processes and workflows.
Continuous Improvement - Continuously evaluate and implement new tools and technologies to improve infrastructure and support processes with a strong focus on automation and efficiency.
Security - Good understand of the risks to web-based applications. Ensure robust cloud and network security practices are in place and continuously improved.
Qualifications :
Essential Skills and Experience:
AWS - Extensive experience with AWS services especially ECS RDS and Lambda.
Infrastructure-as-Code - Proficient in Typescript and AWS CDK for infrastructure management.
Typescript or similar - Proficient in common code quality tools and test frameworks widely used within the community and ecosystem.
Containerization - Strong experience with Docker and AWS ECS.
CI/CD - Experience with Bitbucket / Bitbucket Pipelines and Github / Github Actions. Good understanding of Git-based software delivery processes.
Global Deployment - Experience deploying services in multiple AWS regions.
Databases - Solid understanding of MySQL MongoDB and DynamoDB.
Observability - Experience managing and maintaining observability tools in multiple regions including ingesting logs and indexing APM and Synthetics and security.
Security - Deep knowledge of cloud and network security best practices.
Technical influencing - Ability to drive discussions to good technical outcomes.
Collaboration - Excellent cross-team and cross-functional collaboration skills.
DevOps Practices - Solid understanding of DevOps practices and methodologies including continuous integration continuous delivery and automated testing.
Preferred Qualifications:
Certifications - AWS Certified DevOps Engineer Professional or similar certifications. Bachelors degree in computer science Engineering or another related field.
Automation - Experience with automation tools and scripting. Experience of GitOps would be preferred.
Performance Tuning - Skills in optimizing application and infrastructure performance.
Problem Solving - Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
Communication - Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Additional Information :
Ready to apply
If you are a seasoned DevOps professional looking for a challenging and rewarding role in a fast-paced SaaS company we would love to hear from you. Apply now to join our team and help drive our global infrastructure to new heights!
Values and Life at Xplor
Our four core values guide us from how we hire and recognise our team members to how we interact with our customers day to day:
Make life simple Build for people Move with purpose Create lasting communities.
If these values sound like you and describe people you want to work with you will thrive at Xplor. As an Xplorer you will be part of a global network of talented colleagues who will support your success. We look for commonalities and shared passions and give people the tools they need to deliver great work and grow at speed.
Some of our perks and benefits are:
- 12 weeks Gender Neutral Paid Parental Leave for both primary and secondary carer
- #GiveBackDays/Commitment to social impact 3 extra days off to volunteer and give back to your local community
- Unlimited access to LinkedIn Learning plus regular career and growth conversations with your leader as part of Xplor GPS
- Ongoing dedication to Diversity & Inclusion initiatives such as D&I Council Global Mentorship Program
- Access to free mental health support
- Flexible working arrangements
How to apply
To start your application please submit your resume and we will be in touch as soon as we can. Please include the word moonshot at the top of your message to the Hiring Manager so that we know you took the time to read our job ad. Your contact is Sophia Little Talent Lead
Your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
We understand that diverse candidates have diverse needs. We welcome you to inform us of any additional needs related to completing your job application or participating in the interview process via
More about us
We are the first global platform combining SaaS with embedded payments and tools to help businesses grow and succeed. We offer software solutions in fast-growing everyday life verticals: Education Fitness & Wellbeing Field Services and Personal Services and a global cloud-based payment processing platform. With operations in North America Australasia Asia Europe and the UK we serve over 106000 customers that processed over $38 billion in payments across 20 markets in 2024.
Good to know
To be considered for employment you must be legally authorised to work in the location (country) youre applying for. Xplor does not sponsor visas either at the time of hire or at any later time.
We kindly ask you to apply through our careers portal or external job boards only. Please dont send your application via email.
To learn more about us and our products please visit also invite you to check out our Candidate FAQs for more information about our recruitment process note that we do not exclusively rely on artificial intelligence (AI) when making hiring promotion or any other employment decisions. We dont have any AI tools in place that are capable of making these kinds of hiring decisions for us.
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We make it a priority to respond to each person who applies.
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Remote Work :
Yes
Employment Type :
Full-time
Employment Type
Remote
