DevOps Engineer at Branch International

Job Overview

Location
Lagos, Kebbi
Job Type
Full Time
Date Posted
1 year ago

Additional Details

Job ID
116894
Job Views
49

Job Description






Job Overview




  • Branch is seeking a talented DevOps Engineer to take ownership of our cloud infrastructure and DevOps operations.

  • In this role, you will oversee the design, deployment, and optimization of our AWS-based infrastructure, ensuring seamless orchestration of workloads across Kubernetes and serverless environments like AWS Lambda.

  • You will play a pivotal role in automating processes, enhancing system reliability, and driving the adoption of DevOps best practices. 

  • Collaborating closely with our Engineering, Product, and Data teams, you’ll contribute to scaling our infrastructure and supporting our rapid growth. 

  • This position offers a unique opportunity to refine your technical expertise in a dynamic and fast-paced environment.



Responsibilities




  • Design, deploy, and manage cloud infrastructure on AWS using best practices and modern tools, ensuring scalability, reliability, and security.

  • Manage and optimize containerized applications using Kubernetes to maintain high availability and performance.

  • Build, monitor, and enhance CI/CD pipelines to streamline development workflows and accelerate deployments.

  • Continuously monitor system performance, troubleshoot issues, and implement optimizations to minimize downtime and improve efficiency.

  • Implement security best practices, including IAM configurations, VPC design, and automated compliance checks, to safeguard infrastructure.

  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to provide infrastructure support and promote DevOps best practices across the organization.

  • Mentor and guide junior team members, fostering their professional growth and ensuring knowledge-sharing across the team.

  • Create and maintain detailed documentation for infrastructure architecture, deployment processes, and operational procedures.



Qualifications




  • A minimum of 4 years of experience in DevOps or a similar role, with a strong background in cloud infrastructure and automation.

  • Extensive experience working with AWS, including services like EC2, S3, RDS, Lambda and ECS.

  • Proficiency in using Terraform for infrastructure as code, with a deep understanding of best practices for managing cloud resources.

  • Expertise in managing Kubernetes clusters, including deployment, scaling, and maintenance of containerized applications.

  • Strong programming and scripting skills in languages such as Python, Bash, or similar, to automate tasks and workflows.

  • Hands-on experience with CI/CD tools like CircleCI, Jenkins, GitLab CI/CD, or AWS CodePipeline to streamline deployments.

  • Familiarity with monitoring and logging tools such as DataDog, Prometheus, Grafana, or AWS CloudWatch to ensure system reliability.

  • Strong understanding of security principles, including IAM policies, secrets management, and compliance enforcement.

  • Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with a proven ability to work effectively in cross-functional teams. Enthusiasm for working across cultures, functions, and time zones to drive alignment and deliver results.

  • A passion for mentoring and supporting junior team members, fostering a culture of continuous learning and improvement.



Benefits of Joining 




  • Work in a mission-driven, fast-paced and entrepreneurial environment

  • Competitive salary and equity package

  • A collaborative and flat company culture

  • Fully paid life and health insurance benefit with Axa Mansard (Platinum plan)

  • 28 days of annual leave, 30 days of sick leave and 7 days of bereavement leave

  • Fully paid parental leave - 6 months maternity leave and 3 months paternity leave

  • Annual professional development budget 

  • Pension benefit

  • Monthly WFH stipend alongside a one-time home office set-up budget

  • Team meals and social events (Hybrid for now)

  • Flexible working hours

  • Opportunity to work and interact with a global team.



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