Aktify, Inc.
was founded in 2017 and has offices in the Bay Area, CA, Bellevue, WA, Irvine, CA, and Lehi, UT with additional offices opening soon.
At Aktify, we are mastering productive conversations at scale between brands and consumers to drive improved sales, marketing, and service results through collective intelligence.
Were looking for problem solvers, innovators, and dreamers who are searching for anything but business as usual.
Like us, youre a high performer whos an expert at your craft, constantly challenging the status quo.
You value inclusivity and want to join a culture that empowers you to show up as your authentic self.
You know that success hinges on commitment, that our differences make us stronger, and that the finish line is always sweeter when the whole team crosses together.About The Position:The Cloud DevOps Engineer will bridge the gap between engineering, quality assurance, and IT operations to promote communication and collaboration.
The Cloud DevOps Engineer will focus on AWS infrastructure and automation to create and implement software systems and manage code releases.
The ideal candidate is an experienced engineer with the ability to multitask, demonstrate flexibility and lifelong learning.Responsibilities:Documentation: Writes specifications and documentation for server-side features.Systems analysis: Analyzes the technology currently being used and develops plans and processes for improvement and expansion.
The DevOps engineer provides support for urgent analytic needs.Development: Develops, codes, builds, installs, configures, and maintains IT solutions.Project planning: Participates in project planning meetings to share knowledge of system options, risk, impact, and costs vs.
benefits.
In addition, DevOps engineers communicate operational requirements and development forecasts.Testing: Tests code, processes, and deployments to identify ways to streamline and minimize errors.Deployment: Uses configuration management software to automatically deploy updates and fixes into the production environment.Maintenance and troubleshooting: Performs routine application maintenance to ensure the production environment runs smoothly.
Develops maintenance requirements and procedures.Performance management: Recommends performance enhancements by performing gap analysis, identifying alternative solutions, and assisting with modifications.Management: Depending on the size of the organization, the DevOps engineer may also be responsible for managing a team of DevOps engineers.RequirementsYou have most of these:Excellent understanding of Python, Node, Java, and ScalaConfiguration and managing databases such as PostgreSQLAwareness of critical concepts in DevOps and Agile principlesSelf-starter mentality; someone who is comfortable operating with little directionLover of Kubernetes, Terraform, and AWS (ideally Docker, too)At least 3-5 years of experience building and maintaining AWS infrastructure Strong understanding of how to secure AWS environments and meet compliance requirementsExpertise using Puppet for configuration managementHands-on experience deploying and managing infrastructure with TerraformSolid foundation of networking and Linux administrationExperience with Docker, GitHub, Jenkins and deploying applications on AWSPrevious exposure to multiple domains and security needsExcited about the opportunity to eventually build (and manage) a DevOps teamIdeal Candidate:Proven expert in their craftPassionate about what Aktify is doingLoves working in a startup environment (wants to do the dirty work, lots of ambiguity, fast pace, adaptive, flexible, proactively covers bases, etc.)Experience building DevOps infrastructure and CI/CD pipeline from scratchOutward mindset considers and cares about others firstStrong sense of ownership and accountabilityReflects our company values: humble, hungry & smartEntrepreneurial mindset and knows how to block distractions and avoid being a distraction in a dynamic environmentExperience setting up infrastructure that supports canary and blue-green deploymentsObsesses over getting the product details right but understands MVPComfortable giving and receiving open and honest feedback with the goal of improving how you and your team workBenefitsBenefits:Be part of a well-funded startup with a remarkable cultureCollaborate with other brilliant people to create visionary solutionsCompetitive salary and stock option grantsMedical, dental and vision insurance with HSA optionsCompany-paid life insurance policyUnlimited PTOPaid parental leave401(k) and/or Roth participationHybrid in-office, work-from-home optionsWe are an equal opportunity employer and we are committed to hiring a talented and diverse team with many perspectives, and backgrounds.
Decisions are made based on qualifications, merit, and business needs.
We do not discriminate on the basis of race, age, religion, national origin, gender, color, sexual orientation, veteran status, marital status, or disability status.