Company:
ApTask
Location: Malvern
Closing Date: 29/11/2024
Hours: Full Time
Type: Permanent
Job Requirements / Description
About Client:
The client provides information technology (IT) services, including business outsourcing, infrastructure technology, and application services. The application service offered by the company includes application development, maintenance, and support. The markets served by the company are financial services and insurance, healthcare, manufacturing, government, transportation, communications, and consumer and retail industries.
Salary Range: $130K-$145K/Annum
Job Description:
AWS DevOps Engineer with Specialization in Resiliency and Performance Testing
We are seeking a highly skilled AWS DevOps Engineer with a strong specialization in Resiliency and Performance Testing to join our dynamic team.
The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding of AWS cloud services, infrastructure as code (IaC), and robust experience in designing and implementing resiliency and performance testing strategies.
This role is critical in ensuring our systems are scalable, reliable, and performant, thereby directly contributing to the success of our mission-critical applications.
Key Responsibilities
Design and Implementation: Architect and implement AWS cloud infrastructure solutions that are scalable, secure, and resilient.
Resiliency Testing: Develop and execute strategies to test the resilience of cloud-based applications, including chaos engineering practices.
Performance Testing: Create and manage performance testing frameworks to ensure applications meet performance criteria under various conditions.
Automation: Automate infrastructure provisioning and deployment processes using tools like Terraform, CloudFormation, and Ansible.
Monitoring and Reporting: Implement monitoring solutions to track system performance and reliability and generate comprehensive reports.
Collaboration: Work closely with development, QA, and operations teams to identify and resolve performance bottlenecks and resiliency issues.
Continuous Improvement: Stay current with industry trends and best practices to continually improve the performance, reliability, and scalability of our systems.
Qualifications:
Education: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
Experience: Minimum of 5 years of experience in DevOps, with at least 3 years focused on AWS cloud services.
Technical Skills:
Proficient in AWS services such as EC2, S3, RDS, Lambda, and VPC.
Strong experience with IaC tools like Terraform, CloudFormation, and Ansible.
Expertise in performance testing tools such as JMeter, Gatling, or LoadRunner.
Familiarity with chaos engineering tools like Gremlin or Chaos Monkey.
Experience with CI/CD pipelines using Jenkins, GitLab CI, or AWS CodePipeline.
Solid understanding of containerization technologies like Docker and Kubernetes.
Soft Skills:
Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Proactive and self-motivated with a continuous improvement mindset.
Certifications: AWS Certified DevOps Engineer or equivalent certifications are highly desirable.
About ApTask:
ApTask is a leading global provider of workforce solutions and talent acquisition services, dedicated to shaping the future of work. As an African American-owned and Veteran-certified company, ApTask offers a comprehensive suite of services, including staffing and recruitment solutions, managed services, IT consulting, and project management. With a focus on excellence, collaboration, and innovation, ApTask provides unparalleled opportunities for professional growth and development. As a member of the ApTask team, you will have the chance to connect businesses with top-tier professionals, optimize workforce performance, and drive success across diverse industries. Join us at ApTask and be part of our mission to empower organizations to thrive while fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment.
Applicants may be required to attend interviews in person or by video conference. In addition, candidates may be required to present their current state or government issued ID during each interview.
Candidate Data Collection Disclaimer:
At ApTask, we prioritize safeguarding your privacy. As part of our recruitment process, certain Personally Identifiable Information (PII) may be requested by our clients for verification and application purposes. Rest assured, we strictly adhere to confidentiality standards and comply with all relevant data protection laws. Please note that we only collect the necessary information as specified by each client and do not request sensitive details during the initial stages of recruitment.
If you have any concerns or queries about your personal information, please feel free to contact our compliance team at
About Client:
The client provides information technology (IT) services, including business outsourcing, infrastructure technology, and application services. The application service offered by the company includes application development, maintenance, and support. The markets served by the company are financial services and insurance, healthcare, manufacturing, government, transportation, communications, and consumer and retail industries.
Salary Range: $130K-$145K/Annum
Job Description:
AWS DevOps Engineer with Specialization in Resiliency and Performance Testing
We are seeking a highly skilled AWS DevOps Engineer with a strong specialization in Resiliency and Performance Testing to join our dynamic team.
The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding of AWS cloud services, infrastructure as code (IaC), and robust experience in designing and implementing resiliency and performance testing strategies.
This role is critical in ensuring our systems are scalable, reliable, and performant, thereby directly contributing to the success of our mission-critical applications.
Key Responsibilities
Design and Implementation: Architect and implement AWS cloud infrastructure solutions that are scalable, secure, and resilient.
Resiliency Testing: Develop and execute strategies to test the resilience of cloud-based applications, including chaos engineering practices.
Performance Testing: Create and manage performance testing frameworks to ensure applications meet performance criteria under various conditions.
Automation: Automate infrastructure provisioning and deployment processes using tools like Terraform, CloudFormation, and Ansible.
Monitoring and Reporting: Implement monitoring solutions to track system performance and reliability and generate comprehensive reports.
Collaboration: Work closely with development, QA, and operations teams to identify and resolve performance bottlenecks and resiliency issues.
Continuous Improvement: Stay current with industry trends and best practices to continually improve the performance, reliability, and scalability of our systems.
Qualifications:
Education: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
Experience: Minimum of 5 years of experience in DevOps, with at least 3 years focused on AWS cloud services.
Technical Skills:
Proficient in AWS services such as EC2, S3, RDS, Lambda, and VPC.
Strong experience with IaC tools like Terraform, CloudFormation, and Ansible.
Expertise in performance testing tools such as JMeter, Gatling, or LoadRunner.
Familiarity with chaos engineering tools like Gremlin or Chaos Monkey.
Experience with CI/CD pipelines using Jenkins, GitLab CI, or AWS CodePipeline.
Solid understanding of containerization technologies like Docker and Kubernetes.
Soft Skills:
Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Proactive and self-motivated with a continuous improvement mindset.
Certifications: AWS Certified DevOps Engineer or equivalent certifications are highly desirable.
About ApTask:
ApTask is a leading global provider of workforce solutions and talent acquisition services, dedicated to shaping the future of work. As an African American-owned and Veteran-certified company, ApTask offers a comprehensive suite of services, including staffing and recruitment solutions, managed services, IT consulting, and project management. With a focus on excellence, collaboration, and innovation, ApTask provides unparalleled opportunities for professional growth and development. As a member of the ApTask team, you will have the chance to connect businesses with top-tier professionals, optimize workforce performance, and drive success across diverse industries. Join us at ApTask and be part of our mission to empower organizations to thrive while fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment.
Applicants may be required to attend interviews in person or by video conference. In addition, candidates may be required to present their current state or government issued ID during each interview.
Candidate Data Collection Disclaimer:
At ApTask, we prioritize safeguarding your privacy. As part of our recruitment process, certain Personally Identifiable Information (PII) may be requested by our clients for verification and application purposes. Rest assured, we strictly adhere to confidentiality standards and comply with all relevant data protection laws. Please note that we only collect the necessary information as specified by each client and do not request sensitive details during the initial stages of recruitment.
If you have any concerns or queries about your personal information, please feel free to contact our compliance team at
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