Senior DevOps Engineer

Job Description

Job Description

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About us

Brightfire is the biggest consumer marketing technology company you’ve never heard of. Our success is rooted in profitability, hiring top talent, and sharing growth rewards with our team.

We own and operate a diverse network of consumer-facing websites built on a proprietary site management and analytics platform.

Our expertise lies in creating effective connections between consumers and advertisers across multiple verticals such as job opportunities, educational resources, and clinical trials.

We are a small, rapidly growing firm looking for an enthusiastic and talented individual who thrives on having a lot of responsibility.

Compensation is highly competitive; benefits include comprehensive medical coverage, 401(k) with employer contributions, and generous vacation.

Job Description

The Senior DevOps Engineer role involves managing both on-premises and cloud-based environments. As Senior DevOps Engineer, you will play a critical role in ensuring that our infrastructure scales effectively and aligns with the evolving needs of our business.

The ideal candidate will also have a strong background in DevOps principles, as well as experience with automation and configuration management tools.

This role will be responsible for design, implementation, and maintenance of projects within our infrastructure.

Responsibilities

• Manage and administer on-premises and cloud-based environments.
• Collaborate closely with development and product teams to ensure the infrastructure supports current and future business requirements.
• Utilize monitoring and analysis tools to collect and analyze system performance metrics and detect any problem that impact revenue-generating activities
• Implement and oversee data quality monitoring tools to ensure the integrity and efficiency of our data pipeline.
• Understand and assist in managing our network infrastructure, including maintaining and configuring firewalls and switches.
• Develop and maintain documentation for system configuration, mapping, processes, and service records.
• Ensure continuous improvement and maintenance of infrastructure security.
• The Senior DevOps Engineer role involves managing both on-premises and cloud VM-based server environments. As Senior DevOps Engineer, you will play a critical role in ensuring that our infrastructure scales effectively and aligns with the evolving needs of our business.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in a DevOps Engineer role or similar.
• Strong knowledge of VM-based server administration, both on-premises and in cloud environments.
• Experience with system monitoring tools and troubleshooting techniques.
• Proficiency in managing data pipelines and implementing data quality monitoring tools.
• Solid understanding of network infrastructure management, including firewalls and switches.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to work under pressure.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across various teams.
• Austin, Texas based or willing to relocate.

Benefits

Brightfire hires incredibly talented and driven people who make us better. We strive to create an amazing workplace by investing in our employees.

From our no-cost, fully paid medical / dental / vision benefits, and our unlimited PTO - we value your wellbeing. And with employee profit sharing and 401(k) with 3% employer contribution (no matching required), we are dedicated to your future.

We also focus on fostering a collaborative and enjoyable work environment for those who thrive in a hybrid setting. Our office spaces are designed to promote both individual focus and teamwork, with each employee having their own office.

We keep our kitchen stocked with an incredible variety of free snacks and drinks to keep you energized throughout the day.

We also love bringing our team together outside of work, frequently organizing outings, dinners, and other social events to build strong connections and celebrate our collective achievements.