Software Engineer (DevOps & Cloud) at Think-it

About The Job

Job Summary

The Challenge
As a Software Engineer at Think-it, you will play a vital role in delivering real solutions to the ways we live, move, eat and work on this planet. Our cross-disciplinary teams work with partners globally to tackle diverse and complex challenges, and no two projects are the same. 

• We are seeking a Software Engineer with 3-5 years of experience in web and mobile development, and the ability to solve problems and delight users both internally and externally for our partner projects.
• We're on the lookout for a talented DevOps Engineer with a passion for AWS. Are you the person we're searching for? 
• We need a team player with at least two years of experience working within the AWS ecosystem to join our team.
• As a DevOps Engineer, you'll be responsible for designing, implementing, and monitoring cloud infrastructure, as well as building CI/CD pipelines to support our partner projects. 
• We're looking for someone who loves solving complex problems and is committed to delivering solutions that delight our users, whether they're internal or external.

80%: Your key responsibilities:

• Build and maintain complex cloud-native architectures and solutions that are reliable, performant, and scalable, maintainable using Infrastructure as Code (IaC) principles.
• Monitor and optimize infrastructure management to ensure optimal performance, availability, and security.
• Design and implement CI/CD pipelines to support collaboration between different teams, including developers, quality assurance, and operations.
• Build technical documentation for partner projects, and contribute to Think-it's internal knowledge and codebases
• Support our social impact learning programs and internal Learning & Development by coaching up-and-coming engineers on your areas of expertise
• Mentor and support junior full-stack engineers in their partner projects, learning goals, and performance assessment processes

20%: Up to you!

• What are you passionate about? What do you want to learn, and where else would you like to contribute?

Requirements
What we’re looking for:

• At least 2 years of experience as a DevOps engineer and 3 years working as a Software Engineer, including experience with designing and implementing complex application architectures with a focus on reliability, high-availability, performance, and scalability.
• Strong focus on DevOps and Cloud, including relevant experience working within the AWS ecosystem
• Experience with architecting infrastructures using infrastructure as code, specifically Terraform.
• Professional proficiency in either Python or Go.
• Experience in Kubernetes and Docker or other container platforms
• Strong debugging, testing, and problem-solving skills.
• Experience with Agile Software Development Techniques, Tools, and TDD
• Professional written and verbal fluency in English

Who you are:

• You are self-motivated. You take initiative, are naturally curious, and can learn new things quickly while continuing to deliver value on the job.
• You are a shipper. You respect deadlines, accomplish your work autonomously, and have experience setting a positive example for self-management to your team members.
• You are people-centric. You have the ability to thrive in a collaborative environment involving different stakeholders and subject matter experts, and enjoy helping others grow.
• You are embracing a DevOps mindset and want to bring this to our partners and the tech community.

It would be great if you also have:

• B.Sc or M.Sc in Computer Science or similar technical discipline
• Experience organizing workshops, bootcamps, developer groups, or forums
• Experience working with other cloud services providers (GCP or Azure)
• Experience coaching junior developers in a structured or unstructured setting
• Experience working with international and/or distributed teams in a fast-paced environment
• Experience with data visualization and mapping

Benefits
What we offer you:

• Competitive monthly salary
• Autonomous and remote-friendly workplace culture
• Globally conscious culture invested in the ethical use of technology to solve real problems
• Free weekly team lunches
• Team activities, retreats, and reflections
• Peer-to-peer learning and development opportunities
• A lifetime community of like-minded changemakers