Junior DevOps Engineer

About Fingent

Fingent is committed to leveraging technology to impact lives positively—both those who use technology and those who develop it. We specialize in building software that is elegant, functional, and designed to address complex business problems, while fostering a culture that empowers talented individuals to excel collaboratively and with clients.

Required Skills and Experience

• Proven expertise in designing, creating, and sustaining CI/CD pipelines using tools like GitLab CI/CD, Jenkins, GitHub Actions, or Azure DevOps.
• Hands-on experience managing Linux-based infrastructure on cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, GCP, or private clouds with Infrastructure as Code tools like Terraform, Ansible, or similar.
• Strong practical knowledge in at least 4 to 5 of the following technologies: Linux administration (Ubuntu, Debian), Docker, Kubernetes (K8s, AKS, EKS, GKE), NGINX or Apache servers, load balancers including HAProxy and cloud variants, databases like PostgreSQL, MySQL, or MariaDB, and message brokers such as Redis and RabbitMQ.
• Deep understanding of Linux server management including user permissions, package and service management (systemd), storage systems, network and firewall settings (iptables, UFW), and system performance monitoring and troubleshooting.
• Experience deploying and administrating applications written in Java, Node.js, Python, or PHP on Linux or within containers.
• Familiarity with version control using Git, including branching strategies, and proficiency in YAML configuration files.
• Basic scripting skills in Bash, with optional experience in Python or PowerShell.
• Knowledge of configuration management tools, especially Ansible.
• Experience with monitoring and observability platforms such as Prometheus, Grafana, ELK/OpenSearch, New Relic, Datadog, Zabbix, or Nagios.
• Skills in container technologies and orchestration including Docker, Kubernetes, and Helm.
• Working knowledge of networking concepts (TCP/IP, DNS, HTTP/HTTPS, SSL/TLS), reverse proxy setup, VPNs, firewalls, and load balancing techniques.
• Understanding of cloud security best practices, Linux security hardening, backup and disaster recovery processes, and automation strategies.
• Experience with artifact repository managers like Harbor, Nexus, or JFrog Artifactory is advantageous.
• Cloud certification is a plus.
• Excellent communication skills and the capability to collaborate effectively within international cross-functional teams as well as autonomously.

Key Job Responsibilities

• Build, operate, and maintain CI/CD pipelines using leading automation platforms.
• Set up and manage Linux infrastructures through Infrastructure as Code methodologies leveraging tools such as Terraform and Ansible.
• Deploy, configure, and manage applications on Linux servers and Kubernetes clusters.
• Administer Linux servers, including installation, upgrades, security enhancements, patch application, and performance optimization.
• Construct and sustain container images, registries, and Kubernetes workloads.
• Configure web servers, load balancers, reverse proxies, SSL certificates, and DNS.
• Partner with development teams to automate deployments and troubleshoot infrastructure challenges.
• Monitor system health and application status with tools including Prometheus, Grafana, ELK/OpenSearch, and Nagios.
• Investigate and resolve production incidents, conducting root cause analyses.
• Implement robust backup, disaster recovery, high availability, and auto-scaling approaches for critical applications and databases.
• Manage network configurations involving firewalls, access controls, VPNs, and enforce security policies.
• Ensure compliance with internal security standards, governance, and regulatory requirements.
• Maintain accurate infrastructure documentation, operating procedures, and runbooks.
• Support on-call rotations and oversee production release management as necessary.
• Collaborate closely with diverse, multidisciplinary teams globally to deliver secure, scalable DevOps solutions punctually.

Additional Information

This role is suitable for candidates with 1 to 3 years of relevant experience.