DevOps Engineer at Mkobo Microfinance Bank Limited (Mkobobank)

Job Overview  

• We are seeking a skilled and motivated DevOps Engineer to join our dynamic engineering team.
• The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience with AWS, Digital Ocean, and Kubernetes, and will be responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining our cloud infrastructure and deployment pipelines.
• You will work closely with development teams to streamline workflows, enhance system reliability, and ensure scalable and efficient deployments.

Key Responsibilities  

Infrastructure Management:

• Design, deploy, and manage infrastructure on AWS and Digital Ocean.
• Implement and maintain high-availability, scalable, and secure cloud environments.

Kubernetes Management:

• Deploy, manage, and troubleshoot Kubernetes clusters.
• Implement Kubernetes-based solutions for container orchestration and microservices.

CI/CD Pipeline:

• Develop and maintain continuous integration and continuous deployment (CI/CD) pipelines.
• Automate deployment processes and ensure smooth application releases.

Monitoring and Performance:

• Implement monitoring solutions to ensure system health and performance.
• Utilize tools like Prometheus, Grafana, or AWS CloudWatch to monitor metrics and logs.

Cost optimization

• Identify cost optimization opportunities and ensure we pay what we need and utilize

Security and Compliance:

• Apply best practices for security and compliance in cloud environments.
• Manage access controls, encryption, and data protection measures.

Collaboration and Support:

• Work closely with development teams to understand application requirements and deploy solutions.
• Provide support for production issues and perform root cause analysis.

Documentation and Best Practices:

• Create and maintain documentation for infrastructure, deployment processes, and best practices.
• Stay updated with industry trends and technologies to continuously improve our DevOps practices.

Requirements  

Experience:

• 3+ years of experience as a DevOps Engineer or in a similar role.
• Proven experience with AWS services (EC2, RDS, S3, Lambda, etc.) and DigitalOcean.
• Hands-on experience with Kubernetes, including deployment, scaling, and troubleshooting.

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent experience.

Soft Skills:

• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment.

Preferred Qualifications  

• Experience with additional cloud platforms (Azure, Google Cloud) is a plus.
• Knowledge of networking concepts and security best practices.
• Experience with serverless architectures and tools.