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DevOps Engineer

Ford

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Original Job Summary

DevOps Engineer at Ford

Manage OpenShift Virtualization Namespaces/Permissions, develop automation for Provisioning, Day2, Decommissioning, and Migration. Collaborate with team members regarding code standards and assignments; participate in code reviews and technical designs.

Required Experience

  • 3+ years of overall experience
  • Strong Linux knowledge on RHEL, Ubuntu, SUSE (1+ years)
  • Experience using Kubevirt and Kubernetes (1+ years)
  • Experience in virtualization, container technologies, Cloud-based PaaS and IaaS (GCP/Azure preferred, 2+ years)
  • Experience with GIT and CI/CD pipelines (Tekton, Argo, GitHub Actions, and/or Jenkins)
  • Experience with Prometheus/Grafana
  • Proficiency in Kustomize/Helm and at least one programming or scripting language (Go, Python, Bourne Shell)
  • Knowledge of RESTFUL API concepts and JSON formats
  • Experience with IT Automation products such as Terraform, Ansible, Chef

About the Role & Benefits

This position works on developing new application hosting platforms and strategies. Ford offers various benefits including immediate medical, dental, and prescription coverage, flexible family care benefits, vehicle discount programs, tuition assistance, and generous paid time off policies.

Work Arrangement

This is a remote role with a requirement to be within 50 miles of the Ford headquarters and on site 1-2 days per week.

Key skills/competency

  • OpenShift
  • Automation
  • Linux
  • Kubevirt
  • Kubernetes
  • CI/CD
  • Cloud
  • Virtualization
  • Terraform
  • Programming

How to Get Hired at Ford

🎯 Tips for Getting Hired

  • Research Ford's culture: Study mission, values, and recent news.
  • Customize your resume: Highlight DevOps and automation skills.
  • Prepare for technical interviews: Practice Linux and Kubernetes challenges.
  • Leverage networking: Connect with current Ford employees on LinkedIn.

📝 Interview Preparation Advice

Technical Preparation

Review Linux command-line operations.
Practice Kubernetes and OpenShift setups.
Automate tasks using scripting languages.
Learn CI/CD pipeline configuration basics.

Behavioral Questions

Describe teamwork in complex projects.
Explain challenge resolution during deployments.
Discuss adaptability in fast-paced environments.
Share experiences of constructive feedback.