Devops Engineer

The candidate is a DevOps Engineer with over 6 years of experience in cloud infrastructure, automation, and managing mission-critical systems, primarily in the financial services sector. With a strong focus on AWS, Terraform, and Ansible, they have successfully implemented scalable, high-availability solutions, ensuring seamless deployment and system reliability. They have deep expertise in CI/CD pipelines using GitLab, Jenkins, and Bitbucket, driving operational efficiency and supporting agile methodologies for improved team collaboration and workflow.The candidate has hands-on experience in server administration, both Linux (RHCE) and Windows, and has worked extensively with cloud platforms, particularly AWS, where they have managed Elasticsearch clusters and serverless applications. They are proficient in automating complex deployments, monitoring infrastructure using tools like Datadog and Elasticsearch, and utilizing BMC Control-M for scheduling and automating disaster recovery processes.Throughout their career, the candidate has worked with diverse teams across the UK, Sri Lanka, India, Italy, and Romania, fostering collaboration and innovation. Their technical expertise extends to scripting with Bash, Python, and Powershell, and they have experience managing databases such as MS SQL and MySQL. They are skilled in implementing ITSM processes using ServiceNow and have been involved in end-to-end change, incident, and problem management, ensuring SLA adherence.In their previous role, the candidate led a team of over 35 members, taking full responsibility for automation tasks, configuring highly available internal systems, and optimizing monitoring processes. They have been instrumental in re-platforming legacy systems and managing Kubernetes cluster operations, ensuring scalability and high availability for internal applications. Their leadership extended to mentoring new team members, overseeing operational acceptance testing, and automating critical processes.The candidate’s experience also includes handling large-scale migrations, integrating releases for key stock exchange applications, and managing Linux-based environments for developers and QA teams. Their approach to DevOps is deeply rooted in agile methodologies, ensuring continuous delivery and system optimization while maintaining high service levels.