DevOps Engineer

Duties And Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain CI/CD pipelines, web and cli applications, deployment infrastructures, and AI-assisted engineering tools to enable seamless software releases.
• Implement automation to streamline our workflows, ensuring consistency, and reducing complexity.
• Interface with various teams to translate complex requirements into deployable solutions.
• Monitor system performance, troubleshoot issues, and propose solutions to improve DevOps processes.
• Craft and oversee documentation related to DevOps strategies, procedures, and toolchains.
• Promote continuous improvement by researching and integrating cutting-edge DevOps methodologies.
• Uphold system security employing industry-standard best practices.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical field.
• Proficiency in Python, with attention to software system design and architectural practices.
• Hands-on experience with containerization and orchestration tools like Docker and Kubernetes.
• Experience or familiarity with practical LLM workflows, such as evaluating inference performance, and integrating LLM systems.
• Familiarity with version control systems, particularly Git.
• Computer proficiency and a high level of organization with strong attention to detail.
• Ability to work efficiently and independently.

Desired Qualifications

• Experience with Relational Databases (e.g. MariaDB, MySQL, Postgres), in-memory K/V Stores (e.g. Redis, Valkey), and/or NoSQL Databases (e.g. Elasticsearch).
• Knowledge of Event Driven Architecture and Microservice Architecture.
• Advanced knowledge of Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using tools like Ansible, Flux, or ArgoCD.
• Certifications in cloud services, Kubernetes, or other relevant technologies.
• Experience in evaluating and developing LLM tools to solve engineering problems, and fine-tuning models using domain-specific datasets.
• Experience with agile methodologies and a good understanding of software development lifecycle.
• Demonstrated ability to troubleshoot complex systems and network issues.

Compensation And Benefits

• No-deductible, low-copay group health and dental insurance (90% employer paid)
• Health and wellness benefits coverage eligibility begins on the first of the month following your start date
• Life insurance and long-term disability insurance (100% employer paid)
• Paid time off, plus eight paid holidays a year
• 401(k) employer match up to 4%, subject to plan terms & waiting periods. Roth option is available.
• Participation in the 100% employee-owned Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) at no cost to employees

About X-ES

When “rugged enough” isn’t rugged enough for embedded computing systems, industry leaders in the military, aerospace, industrial, and commercial sectors turn to Extreme Engineering Solutions (X-ES). Because we strive to be the premier provider of mission-critical embedded products while delivering exceptional levels of customer and employee satisfaction, we hire strong contributors and give them space to thrive. As a 100% employee-owned company, our employees both drive and directly benefit from our success. Together, we meticulously design and build products that stand up to some of the most extreme conditions on the planet.