Senior DevOps Engineer

Who you are

You have 5+ years of experience in DevOps engineering, with a strong background in building and maintaining CI/CD pipelines that ensure rapid and reliable software delivery. Your expertise in cloud services, particularly AWS, allows you to design scalable and secure infrastructure that meets the stringent requirements of satellite operations. You are proficient in containerization technologies like Docker and orchestration tools such as Kubernetes, enabling you to manage complex deployments efficiently. Your experience with Linux systems equips you to troubleshoot and optimize server performance, ensuring that our infrastructure remains robust and responsive.

You understand the importance of speed and reliability in mission-critical environments — you’ve worked in high-stakes situations where downtime is not an option. Your problem-solving skills are complemented by a proactive approach to identifying potential issues before they escalate, allowing you to maintain operational excellence. You thrive in collaborative settings, working closely with developers and engineers to streamline workflows and enhance productivity. You are passionate about automation and continuously seek ways to improve processes, making you a valuable asset to our team.

Desirable

Experience with infrastructure as code tools like Terraform or CloudFormation is a plus, as it aligns with our commitment to modern DevOps practices. Familiarity with monitoring and logging tools such as Prometheus or Grafana will help you ensure that our systems are always performing at their best. A background in satellite communications or aerospace engineering would be advantageous, providing you with unique insights into the challenges we face.

What you'll do

As a Senior DevOps Engineer at Astranis, you will play a crucial role in supporting our growing infrastructure team. You will be responsible for designing and implementing CI/CD pipelines that enable our developers to deploy code quickly and efficiently. Your focus will be on optimizing these pipelines to ensure they are not only efficient but also capable of handling the unique demands of satellite operations. You will collaborate with software engineers to understand their needs and provide the tools and infrastructure necessary for rapid iteration and deployment.

You will also take ownership of our cloud infrastructure, ensuring it is secure, scalable, and cost-effective. This includes managing our AWS resources, configuring networking, and implementing best practices for security and compliance. You will work closely with the engineering team to troubleshoot issues and implement solutions that enhance system reliability and performance.

In addition to your technical responsibilities, you will mentor junior team members, sharing your knowledge and expertise to help them grow in their roles. You will contribute to a culture of continuous improvement, advocating for best practices in DevOps and fostering an environment where innovation thrives. Your contributions will directly impact the success of our satellite missions, making your role vital to our mission of expanding humanity's reach into the solar system.

What we offer

At Astranis, we offer a competitive salary and benefits package, including health insurance, retirement plans, and opportunities for professional development. You will be part of a diverse and inclusive workplace where your unique perspective is valued. Our team is passionate about our mission, and you will have the chance to work on cutting-edge technology that has a real impact on the world. We encourage you to apply even if your experience doesn't match every requirement — your passion and willingness to learn are just as important as your technical skills.