DevOps Engineer II

About the job: DevOps Engineer II Career Level: Associate Level Location: Onsite/Hybrid - Plano, Texas Who We Are: This is Spearhead Technology — where every challenge is an opportunity, and every solution is a masterpiece in the making. As a full-lifecycle IT company, we transcend mere delivery; we engineer success. From inception to implementation, our seasoned expertise shepherds every phase of the journey. Be it planning, analysis, design, development, testing, or the seamless transition to production, we stand as steadfast partners in our clients' progress. At Spearhead Technology, quality isn't a mere aspiration—it's our ethos. Rooted in Tech Advisory, our methodology is guided by insights that spark transformative outcomes. We recognize the paramount importance of talent retention. Through a steadfast commitment to work-life balance, competitive remuneration packages, and an optimized operational model, we ensure our team remains as exceptional as our services. Step into Spearhead Technology, where innovation meets precision, and together, let's sculpt the future of technology with finesse and distinction. Requirements We are looking for a DevOps Engineer II to join our team and play a pivotal role in building, deploying, and maintaining scalable software solutions. This role requires a hands-on engineer who can work independently on complex development tasks, optimize infrastructure, and provide technical mentorship to junior engineers. You will be responsible for improving our CI/CD pipelines, managing cloud infrastructure, and ensuring high availability of applications. Key Responsibilities Independently write clean, maintainable, and scalable code in at least one programming language (e.g., Python, Go, Bash, or JavaScript). Manage and enhance CI/CD pipelines, automate workflows, and ensure efficient software delivery processes. Design, develop, and manage scalable infrastructure with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools (e.g., Terraform, CloudFormation). Apply software architecture patterns (e.g., MVC, microservices) to design scalable and modular DevOps solutions. Troubleshoot complex production issues involving multiple interrelated systems and dependencies. Implement containerization and orchestration solutions (Docker, Kubernetes) to optimize deployments. Optimize cloud environments (AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud) for performance, security, and cost efficiency. Monitor and analyze system performance, ensuring high availability, reliability, and security. Collaborate cross-functionally with development, security, and operations teams to improve DevOps practices. Guide and mentor entry-level engineers and Software Development Engineers in Test (SDET). Own and drive initiatives that enhance engineering efficiency, automation, and self-service capabilities. Required Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field. 3-5 years of hands-on experience in DevOps, Site Reliability Engineering (SRE), or Infrastructure Engineering. Proficiency in at least one programming language (Python, Go, Bash, JavaScript, etc.). Strong experience with CI/CD pipelines (Jenkins, GitHub Actions, GitLab CI/CD, CircleCI). Working knowledge of cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud) and cloud-native services. Experience with containerization and orchestration tools (Docker, Kubernetes). Strong troubleshooting skills with the ability to analyze and resolve complex system issues. Knowledge of networking concepts, load balancing, and security best practices. Understanding of software architecture patterns and ability to design modular, scalable systems. Excellent communication and collaboration skills with experience working cross-functionally.

This is Spearhead Technology — where every challenge is an opportunity, and every solution is a masterpiece in the making. As a full-lifecycle IT company, we transcend mere delivery; we engineer success.