DevOps

Remote / Prague /
Hybrid
Location: Prague
Language: Fluent in English

Level: Senior
Form of cooperation: Contraktor
Start date: asap
Allocation: Full-Time
Allocation length: Long term

We are looking for a senior DevOps Developer for our client.


Key Accountabilities

  • Provide support for DevOps toolset following the internal team process for it
  • Implement feature requests raised through Jira for our team following the process. 
  • Oversee troubleshooting of problems and either solve or serve as point of escalation
  • Act as a global expertise for the toolset and provide teams with support and help when needed – either local discussions, using emails, chat or confluence pages
  • Represent the team together with other team members on the regular monthly stake holders meeting and provide feedback when necessary
  • Participate in the regular team meetings (Kanban/Scrum), get familiar with this Agile methodology

Essential Skills/Basic Qualifications

  • Good support aptitude and inclination to go extra miles to resolve user issues
  • Knowledge of UNIX / LINUX shell and some scripting language like Perl or Python
  • Good knowledge of relational database systems (preferably PostgreSQL, MSSQL).
  • Familiarity with CI/CD toolsets is key to this role
  • Familiarity with cloud computing – AWS
  • Knowledge of source code control systems (DVCS like git mostly).
  • Ability to work independently on multiple projects
  • Ability to multi-task effectively
  • Able to communicate clearly on technical issues to technical and non-technical personnel
  • Reporting of progress, risks and issues to the team leads. 
  • Must be able to communicate effectively with other IT team members, other project members, managers and business users. 
  • Adhere to strict procedure and governance & understand their importance.
  • Must be able to build a lasting relationship with relevant parties at all levels. 
  • Must be able to participate in a culture of “knowledge sharing” within the application team globally and within the wider Shared Services.
  • Able to work accurately, steadily and calmly under pressure.
  • Strong eye for detail.
  • Able to manage conflicting priorities among groups.
  • Ability to self-manage but also escalate key issues to senior leaders when necessary
  • Organised and reliable.
  • Self-starter that will actively seek improvements to existing processes.

Desirable Skills

  • Familiarity with container technology like docker is an added advantage
  • Understanding of monitoring tools like ITRS
  • Experience in banking environment is nice to have