About the Company: We are an innovative data analytics company committed to providing actionable intelligence and bringing transparency to traditionally opaque industries. By combining the objective proof afforded by satellite imagery with the scalability of machine learning and artificial intelligence, our company stands apart from competitors by delivering verified data insights.

Role Overview: As the first dedicated Senior DevOps Engineer, you will play a crucial role in establishing, shaping, and leading the DevOps culture and practices within our organization. This role requires a highly skilled professional with robust experience in cloud infrastructure, automation, and continuous integration/continuous deployment (CI/CD) methodologies. You will be responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining our infrastructure and operational processes to ensure high availability, performance, and scalability.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design, implement, and manage cloud-based infrastructure on the Google Cloud Platform (Google Cloud Platform) supporting real-time data analytics and machine learning operations.
• Develop and maintain scalable and automated CI/CD pipelines using GitHub Actions, ensuring efficient code deployments.
• Utilize Infrastructure as Code (IaC) practices using Terraform to manage cloud infrastructure efficiently across environments.
• Lead monitoring, reliability, and security best practices for our production environments.
• Advocate and promote DevOps culture and practices, working closely with software engineering teams to enhance development pipelines through automation.
• Troubleshoot and resolve issues across development, test, and production environments, ensuring operational continuity.
• Keep abreast of industry trends and emerging technologies, and recommend tools and practices to improve our operational efficiency.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field.
• At least 5 years of experience in a DevOps role, specifically in a cloud environment.
• Proficiency in Google Cloud Platform services and management.
• In-depth experience with CI/CD tools, particularly GitHub Actions.
• Expertise in Infrastructure as Code (IaC), primarily using Terraform.
• Strong background in Linux/Unix Administration.
• Proficient in scripting languages such as Python, Bash, or similar.
• Experience with system monitoring tools and automated logging solutions.
• Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to work independently.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills to effectively interact with remote teams.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Certifications in Google Cloud Platform and Terraform.
• Experience in startup environments where rapid prototyping and iterative changes are common.
• Previous experience in setting up DevOps practices from scratch in a growing organization.

What We Offer:

• A fully remote position with flexible working hours.
• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Opportunities for professional development and career growth.
• A vibrant and innovative work culture in a fast-growing company focused on making a real-world impact.