Principal Engineer Software (DevOps)

We are seeking an experienced Principal Engineer, DevOps to join Vertiv IT Systems, a leader in IT infrastructure management solutions. The role involves working closely with design engineering teams to optimize development processes, manage tools, and orchestrate software releases. The position plays a crucial role in supporting infrastructure for software and firmware teams while serving as a release manager.

Key Responsibilities:

• Guide teams in designing, building, testing, and deploying software changes
• Develop and implement complex, multi-tier distributed software applications
• Interface with cross-functional teams including system verification, engineering, software development, and architecture
• Create and maintain automation scripts using Bash and Python
• Build and optimize CI/CD pipelines
• Manage deployment processes and artifact storage
• Identify and implement automation opportunities
• Enhance engineering infrastructure for release management
• Ensure infrastructure scalability and reliability

Required Technical Skills:

• Infrastructure & Platform
  • Strong Linux administration skills (5+ years)
  • Extensive experience with containerization (Docker, Docker Swarm, Kubernetes)
  • Proven experience with cloud technologies
  • Experience managing multi-environment deployments (dev, staging, production)
• CI/CD & Version Control
  • Minimum 10 years of experience in DevOps or similar role
  • Extensive experience with Gitlabs administration
  • Strong understanding of CI/CD principles and implementation
  • Experience with artifact management
  • Experience with microservices architecture
  • Knowledge of infrastructure monitoring tools
  • Experience with configuration management tools
  • Experience building and maintaining delivery pipelines
  • Understanding of agile methodologies
• Development & Automation
  • Advanced scripting abilities in Bash and Python
  • Experience with infrastructure as code
  • Strong understanding of software deployment processes
  • Security compliance experience
  • Knowledge of application containerization
  • Familiarity with Golang (preferred)
• Cloud & DevOps Tools
  • Experience with cloud platforms (AWS/Azure/GCP)
  • Knowledge of monitoring and logging solutions
  • Understanding of security best practices
    

Soft Skills:

• - Excellent problem-solving abilities
• - Strong communication skills
• - Ability to work in fast-paced environments
• - Good time management and prioritization skills
• - Team collaboration and leadership qualities
• - Ability to manage multiple concurrent projects

Education:

• Bachelor's Degree in Information Systems, Computer Science, or related technical discipline
• Professional certifications in cloud platforms or DevOps tools are a plus

This role is critical in maintaining and improving our development and deployment infrastructure while ensuring efficient software delivery processes. The ideal candidate will combine technical expertise with strategic thinking to drive continuous improvement in our DevOps practices.