6+ years of hands-on DevOps engineering experience with Linux systems
Proven experience with Kubernetes in production environments
Strong Python scripting skills for automation and tooling
Extensive experience with at least one major cloud platform (GCP, AWS, or Azure)
Background in large-scale operations, preferably from established data-driven companies or successful startups
Experience with infrastructure as code and configuration management
Strong understanding of networking, security, and system architecture
Excellent problem-solving and troubleshooting skills
Strong communication skills and ability to work collaboratively
Operating Systems: Advanced Linux administration
Container Orchestration: Kubernetes
Cloud Platforms: GCP (primary), knowledge of AWS or Azure is a plus
Programming: Python
Version Control: Git
CI/CD: Experience with modern CI/CD tools
Infrastructure as Code: Terraform or equivalent
Monitoring & Logging: Experience with modern observability tools
Preferred Qualifications
Experience with microservices architecture
Contributions to open-source projects
Experience with data-intensive applications
Knowledge of security best practices
Experience mentoring junior engineers
Previous experience in fast-growing technology companies