United Kingdom onlyJob Title:
Senior CloudDevOpsEngineer
Overview of the Position:
Speedcast delivers highly customizable, critical communication solutions for remote sites (think satellite communications). As aSenior Cloud DevOpsEngineer, you will be working with a team of software, systemsand network engineers, to develop and deliver next-generation communication products over a variety of common and highly specialized communication paths.
The Speedcast Data Engineering Team is responsible forprovidingnear real-time (NRT) and long-term analytics for the company. Our core workloads are focused on AWS and our data lakehouse, in this we utilizethe “Shift Left” approach using a data mesh.
Asuccessful candidate will be capable of working both independentlyand as a part of a team. They will actively and confidently promote improvements and incorporate new technologies throughout the lifecycle of each product.They will be responsibleformaintainingcloud infrastructure, network integrations and security process thatenable the delivery of our AWS-hosted Data services.
What you will do:
Implementation: Design, implement and maintain our Cloud environment and ensure standards and guardrails are maintained that align with both industry and company-defined security requirements, for a multitude of tools (e.g., AWS EKS, Lambda’s, MWAA) and other Hosted solutions, such as Confluent and Timescale.
Training and Awareness: Promote a culture of cloud devopsand best practices within the team andhelp train the other members of the team, building a constructive environment.
Security Assessments: Conduct architecture reviews and risk assessments for data lakehouseworkloads on AWS.
Infrastructure Maintaining: Define the group standards and templates for commonly used cloud architecture patterns and services using Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC) (e.g., Terraform and CloudFormation).
Administration: Perform administrative tasks related to identity and access management and cloud integrations, analyze application performance using various tools and techniques, identify improvement areas and recommend design changes for maintaining operational excellence.
What we need from you:
Bachelor’s degree in computer science, computer engineering, information technology, or other related technical majors.
5+ years of experience serving in Cloud Architect, Cloud DevOps Engineer or in similar roles.
Deep understanding of core Cloud services across a broad range of subject domains, including compute, database, identity and networking in AWS.
Experience with multi-layered Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC) tools (CloudFormation + Terraform).
Experience in high-level programing (Python)
Experience in SQL and caching databases (e.g., MySQL, Postgres, S3)
Solid experience with Linux shell scripts
Experience with source version control (git andGitHub).
Experience in CI/CD Pipelines.
Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to work effectively in a collaborative, fast-paced environment.
Proficiency with all aspects of the software configuration management (SCM) process, DevOps, and Cloud Infrastructure.
Even better if you have:
AWS certifications (e.g., AWS Certified Developer, AWS Solutions Architect, Advanced Networking, Solutions Architect) are a plus.
Familiarity with common industry and government compliance standards, such as SOC 2 and GDPR.
Certifications in the field of networking (e.g. CCNA, CCNP).
Experience in Streaming Services (e.g. Kafka, MQTT)
Experience developing and operating applications in serverless (AWS Lambda) and container-based (AWS ECS and EKS) environments.
Experience with Scrum and other Agile processes.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
A desire to learn more about Data Engineering and AI/ML.
Working at Speedcast:
At Speedcast, we want people that like adventure. Who are motivated by work that takes uncommon ingenuity and thinking outside the box. Who relish the idea of working in an industry undergoing massive transformation. If you want to be part of a global team responsible for connecting the world, then you’re in the right place.
We're always pushing forward, never standing still. When people rely on you and your team to stay connected, it brings everyone closer together. We’re united by the adrenaline of high-stakes projects and our love of getting the job done right. You will experiment, learn and grow here, right alongside us, every single day.
Find great opportunities to make an impact. We have a "one team, one dream" mentality. We work together to make great things happen. Working at Speedcast isn't just a job, it's a career that you can take to new levels.
Top reasons why people love working at Speedcast:
Our global presence– you get to work with clients and colleagues all over the world, in every continent
Talented teammates– your co-workers are the best and brightest in the industry
Industry leadership– be part of the latest advancements shaping the future of communications
Ability to develop skills– work across departments to gain new skills and valuable experience
Choose your environment– we have an environment to fit your temperament. Choose between a traditional desk job or work in the field.
Grow your career- Guide your career in the direction you want. Gain new titles and responsibilities through our internal promotion system.
Work on diverse projects– every day is different with our customers from a range of industries around the world
Speedcast is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, veteran status, and other protected characteristics. The US EEO is the Law poster is available by visiting the below link:
https://www.eeoc.gov/employers/upload/poster_screen_reader_optimized.pdf
Speedcast does not accept or retain unsolicited résumés or phone calls and/or respond to them or to any third party representing job seekers.
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