Principal DevOps Engineer (AWS, Kubernetes, SaaS)

The role

You will build and support multi-tenant infrastructure running on AWS and Kubernetes. You will work with a modern tech stack to help run a scalable, secure, and reliable SaaS service.

What you will do

• Build and support multi-tenant infrastructure running in multiple regions across the globe using AWS and Kubernetes
• Shape and drive the technical roadmap
• Work on critical production infrastructure used by thousands of teams
• Build and maintain automation for safe product updates multiple times per day
• Continuously improve infrastructure security and issue detection and response
• Collaborate with developers, designers, data engineers, marketers and salespeople
• Operate and evolve infrastructure to scale for an ever-growing user base
• Work closely with developers to ensure application and infrastructure work in harmony
• Lead initiatives to fortify security measures
• Deliver infrastructure that supports teams across Gearset

Required qualifications

• In-depth practical experience working on AWS (VPC networking and security, IAM, EC2, Postgres RDS, S3, EKS)
• Experience running production-level services in Kubernetes and managing and maintaining clusters
• Practical experience automating the management of infrastructure with Terraform
• Experience in the configuration and running of a CI/CD pipeline
• Previous experience supporting the operation of a hosted, multi-tenant SaaS product at scale
• Comfortable giving and receiving constructive feedback

Nice to have

• Experience with .NET/C#
• Experience working in an agile development team with a focus on delivering value early
• Experience with building observability and alerting into systems

Benefits

• Generous personal development budget of up to £1500 per year
• Top end hardware provided
• Opportunity to join our Long Term Incentive Plan
• Free lunch in the office
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Option to buy an extra 5 holiday days each year
• Company Pension Plan (matching up to 5%)
• Bupa health care and dental insurance
• Enhanced family leave from day 1, including 26 weeks full maternity/adoption pay, OTE-inclusive
• Bupa Menopause Plan offering specialist consultations and support
• Life Insurance & critical illness cover
• Discounted gym membership, as well as a range of health and wellness benefits

About the company

Gearset is a product-driven company founded by engineers with a focus on engineering culture, trust, teamwork and tight feedback loops.