DevOps Engineer

Backstage is seeking a DevOps Engineer to monitor, maintain, and improve Backstage's infrastructure, processes, and tooling. As a DevOps Engineer, you will play a critical role in ensuring the reliability, performance, and scalability of our systems. We operate on a Python/Django back end with a React/Typescript front end.

Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with the software engineering team to ensure site reliability and performance
• Work with the security team to ensure best practices and security protocols are followed
• Monitor, maintain, and improve AWS infrastructure, ensuring high availability and scalability
• Manage and optimize Linux systems, ensuring smooth operation and performance
• Administer and fine-tune MySQL databases and Elasticsearch clusters
• Utilize Cloudflare Enterprise tools to enhance security and performance
• Implement and manage monitoring solutions using NewRelic to ensure optimal system performance
• Maintain and improve CI/CD pipelines to streamline deployment processes
• Identify and resolve infrastructure issues, implementing proactive measures to prevent future problems
• Continuously evaluate and implement new tools and technologies to improve processes and productivity

Requirements:

• Minimum 5+ years experience as a DevOps Engineer; at least 8+ years in software development
• Expertise in AWS administration and best practices
• Strong proficiency in Linux systems administration
• Experience managing Cloudflare Enterprise tools
• Solid knowledge and experience with MySQL and Elasticsearch administration
• Proficiency in using NewRelic or similar tools for monitoring and performance optimization
• Familiarity with CI/CD tools and practices
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to troubleshoot complex issues
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills
• A proactive mindset with a focus on continuous improvement

Backstage is part of Cast & Crew, a family of individually innovative companies modernizing the ways in which content is created. We value curiosity, trust, and impact, and we foster a culture of constant learning and improvement where teammates work together to accomplish user-focused initiatives.