Principal DevOps Engineer

October 22

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Description

•We’re looking for a well-rounded, seasoned Principal DevOps Engineer to join Coconut! •Reporting to our VP of Engineering, you will work together with the CTO, Product, and Security to improve the product and address the most difficult technical challenges. •You will represent senior technical leadership within our organization. •You should have the desire to solve problems, mentor, and elevate our devops and engineering team. •This role asks that you develop a deep understanding of our infrastructure, and not only rely on your advanced technical skills, but also on the ability to collaborate effectively across multiple teams. •A Principal DevOps Engineer should have the instinct to anticipate needs and understand the broader technical vision of the product. •A Principal DevOps Engineer also reaches beyond immediate technical needs, but should also be looking for ways to have a broader impact. •The successful candidate for this role will have a strong understanding of software development practices, architecture, stay up to date with the latest best practices in devops, and possess the ability to identify technical and delivery dysfunctions and champion solutions to address them.

Requirements

•15+ years proven experience in a DevOps or Site Reliability Engineering capacity •Mastery at ramping up quickly in new tools and frameworks •Expertise in cloud environments (AWS would be preferred) •Extensive experience with: •Implementing and managing Kubernetes •Cloud infrastructure •CI/CD •Fluency in the use of monitoring tools •Strong background in Linux / Unix Administration •Ability to use a wide variety of open source technologies and cloud services to improve the continuous deployment process •A solid understanding of code and script (PHP, Python, Perl and/or Ruby) •Strong working experience with server architecture, DNS, ipv4/ipv6, acl •MariaDB / MySQL and Redis management •Strong understanding of best practices or technologies for ingesting webhook traffic •Strong critical thinker with problem solving aptitude •Exceptional communication skills - be able to convey your thoughts, ideas, and projects effectively across the organization; even to non technical audiences •Ability to create thorough technical documentation and articulate design decisions driving alignment throughout the department and company (as needed) •Ability to connect the dots between systems and problems and communicate the impacts and recommendations to the team •The desire to be a large proponent of an organization’s engineering and devops culture and influence the adoption of better practices •Proven leadership skills - having mentored and unblocked members on a team, as well as encourage them to strive for best practices •Experience in or knowledge of the Financial Industry would be a bonus

Benefits

•“Cabana Days” - our version of a flexible work week! •Ability to do your job in a supported, but still flexible environment •Supported professional development, learning & career opportunities - be supported in your growth journey! •Regular 1:1 coaching with your leader and regular connection to a passionate executive team •Work in a team big enough for growth but lean enough to make a real impact •Competitive Salaries - we pay fairly based on experience and expertise, not your ability to negotiate! •Health & Dental Benefits, Virtual Care, & Disability top up - all starting from day 1! •Virtual mental health and EAP platform •WealthSimple GRSP & Matching •Annual Wellness Benefit ($1000 per year) •Opportunity to work remote - anywhere in Canada! •Employee Options - everyone shares in our success! •Internet Subsidy on each paycheck •Tiki Bucks Incentive Program - everyone is entitled to earn bonuses! •A People First Company - 4.6 rating on Glassdoor •Recently named #4 on the Top 10 Best Workplaces in Canada