Job Brief

• We are looking for a Senior DevOps Engineer to manage the Company’s technology, innovation and software development functions. S/he will oversee teams of software developers.
• S/he will write code and scripts, ensure the seamless deployment of software, test software, resolve information system errors, to mention a few.

Duties

• Supervise the software developers to automate and accelerate the testing, release and deployment of softwares into a runtime environment quickly and reliably.
• Avail continuous delivery solutions in a cloud environment and have experience with the core suite of tools used to manage different cloud providers.
• Build and employ continuous integration practices and tools
• Build independent web based tools, microservices and solutions
• Use industry continuous delivery patterns and collaborate with other members to achieve successful continuous delivery solutions.
• Manage the installation and configuration of solutions.
• Work with developers on software requirements, as well as interpreting test stage data.
• Develop interface simulators and build automated module deployments.
• Write scripts and automation
• Complete code and script updates, and resolve product implementation errors.
• Manage routine maintenance procedures and conduct diagnostic tests.
• Document processes and track performance metrics.
• Obey best practices in network administration and cyber-security.
• Consult with the management on the operational needs of software solutions.
• Contribute expertise on information system options, risk, and operational impact.
• Guide junior software developers in gaining experience whilst performing their duties
• Perform the Nigerian Data Protection Regulation (NDPR) duties expected of a Senior DevOps Engineer
• Carry out other work- related duties that may be assigned to you from time to time

Requirements

• First Degree and Master's Degree in Computer Science or a closely related subject
• Other relevant certifications and trainings
• A minimum of 7 years of DevOps Engineering experience
• Extensive knowledge of enterprise data center technologies including storage platforms, network switching, and security infrastructure within a virtualized data center
• Vast experience in managing teams
• Advanced knowledge of programming languages, writing code and scripts, development, operations and fullstack implementations
• Extensive knowledge of business process re-engineering principles and processes
• Excellent understanding of application development methodologies
• Adept at appraising problems accurately and demonstrating sound judgment
• Familiarity with a wide collection of AWS infrastructure tools and involvement with cloud infrastructure management and automation technologies
• Scripting skills for monitoring and automation
• On-going integration tools
• Detailed knowledge and hands- on experience optimizing applications for optimal performance
• Exposure in maintaining an infrastructure and certifying stability while including new features
• Ability to evidently communicate design and implementation selections
• Capable of using variety of open source technologies and tools
• High level of competency in frequent, incremental code testing and deployment
• Excellent understanding of automation tools
• Among other relevant knowledge, skills and experience.