Devops Architect

Sr. Devops Architect Location : Chicago, IL - Onsite Hiring Process: Video Call Duration: Long Term List of Mandatory Tools/ Technology:GitHub Platform - Git Action mandatoryBit Bucket - Migration to GitHub mandatoryAzure mandatorySonarQubeApp DynamicsKubernetes SUMMARY This position is responsible for provisioning, managing, monitoring, and decommission services in an in-house or on-premises hosted environment. This role provides support and techniques for automating provision and management of infrastructure in a distributed environment through scripting or infrastructure as code. All tasks are planned with time estimates and performed in a timely manner. The DevOps Engineer will partner with the development team to facilitate better coordination among operations, development, and testing functions by automating and streamlining the integration and deployment processes. WORK PERFORMEDPerforms system administration (Linux/Unix or Windows) at the command-line level.Maintains Docker and Kubernetes infrastructure.Build pipes to migrate on prem work loads to cloudProvides guidance and expertise on system options including identifying risk, impact and costs vs. benefits. Create requirements and development forecasts to allow for timely and accurate planning of projects.Installs and configures solutions, implements reusable components, translates technical requirements, assists with all stages of test data, develop interface stubs and simulators and performs script maintenance and updates.Deploys new modules and upgrades and complete fixes including CI/CD, continuous testing, app performance monitoring, infrastructure settings and configurations.Performs routine application maintenance tasksCreates requirements and procedures for implementing routine maintenance.Troubleshoots existing information systems for errors and resolving those errorsProvisions multi-tier architectures: load balancers, caching, web servers, application servers, databases, and networking. Basic monitoring techniques in a dynamic environment.Infrastructure as Code: design with security, configuration management, integration, deployment, performance monitoring and tuning, automation of infrastructure.Creates automated build and release pipelines for code deploymentsPerforms other duties, as assigned. DOMAIN, KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIESBanking domain experienceKnowledge of Windows and Linux is requiredExcellent research and self learning skills is requiredKnowledge of a scripting language (PowerShell, Bash etc.) is requiredExcellent time management skills are requiredKnowledge of Azure and Azure portal is requiredKnowledge of Azure Kubernetes, Azure API Management, Azure Application Gateway is an assetStrong documentation skills are requiredKnowledge of Automation Tools (ex. Azure Dev Ops, GitHub (Git Action) is requiredCapability to work independently is requiredKnowledge of Docker, Kubernetes, containerization an assetConsistently provides outstanding internal customer service by exemplifying core service values and corporate values of Compassion, Integrity, Trust, Teamwork and Excellence.Knowledge of source control (TFVC, GitHub, BitBucket) an assetKnowledge of infrastructure as code tools like Terraform an assetStrong understanding of cloud security best practicesFamiliarity with event streaming and messaging technologies.