DevOps Engineer (Weekend)
MEMX · United States
- Hybrid
- Full-time
- $115,000 / year
- United States
Job highlights
- Support enterprise systems on weekends and weekdays.
- Build and maintain infrastructure supporting MEMX platforms.
- Monitor and analyze system capacity and performance.
- Mitigate software and hardware vulnerabilities.
- Collaborate with development and operations teams.
About the role
DevOps Engineer (Weekend Shift)
MEMX is searching for a skilled Linux Platform Engineer who is passionate about pursuing operational excellence through engineering, monitoring and automation with an aim to reduce errors and standardize configurations and deployments. This position requires a hands-on approach to architecture and support, with the responsibility of designing and developing solutions. You will collaborate with teams to gather insights and solicit feedback on tackling current challenges, all while emphasizing standardization and scalable solutions. This role will be supporting the firm's enterprise and production systems on global initiatives. Your position requires you to be responsible for planning, installation, testing, and maintaining infrastructure throughout the organization and to assist with the requirements for enterprise and production systems.
Shift Time For This Role Will Be
- Saturday - 6 am ET to 6 pm ET
- Sunday - 6 am ET to 6 pm ET
- Two weekdays - 8 am to 5 pm ET
MEMX currently has a U.S. presence in these states: California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Kansas, Maine, Maryland, Michigan, Nevada, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, & Utah. If you live outside of the above states, please list in your application and our team will evaluate.
What You’ll Do
- Collaborate with development and operations teams to build and maintain infrastructure which supports MEMX operated platforms
- Monitor scalable solutions which run infrastructure, both on-premises and cloud
- Help debug build system and continuously improve build performance through metrics and analysis
- Monitor systems capacity and performance to allow for scaling of high performance as necessary in addition to performing root cause analysis for incidents
- Work with information security team to mitigate software and hardware vulnerabilities in the environment
- Performs other duties as required and any other duties as assigned
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Software, Electrical or Electronics Engineering, or comparable field of study
- 2+ years hands-on experience with distributed systems and the network architectures needed to run them
- Proficient and Deep knowledge of operating system, especially in Linux and Linux Internals
- Wizard on Unix command line with very strong Python and shell scripting experience
- Strong understanding of systems, networks and troubleshooting techniques, especially for distributed systems including detailed and thorough analysis
- Solid understanding of DevOps practices and methodologies, including continuous integration, continuous delivery, and automated testing (e.g. Ansible, Terraform, Jenkins, Artifactory, Splunk, Netbox, Prometheus, Grafana etc.)
- Experience with installing, configuring and troubleshooting Linux servers in production environments
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with strong attention to detail and follow through
- Experience with managing multiple projects simultaneously and can adapt to the changing business needs and requirements (“startup mentality”)
- Experience working on low latency systems is a plus
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to perform job relatively independently
Benefits
At MEMX you will have the ability to work with a talented team of professionals who bring diversity of thought and background. You will have the opportunity to shape the future of our company and the impact MEMX will have on our clients and the broader markets. We offer competitive employee benefits and perks and will continue to make this a priority to attract the best.
- Work From Home
- Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
- Retirement Plan (401k)
- Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
- Unlimited Paid Time Off
- Generous Paid Family Leave
- Short Term & Long-Term Disability
- Training & Development
- Wellness Resources
Pay Range: $90,000 to $115,000
Pay ranges are a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation. Compensation may vary depending on a number of factors, including a candidate’s qualifications, skills, competencies and experience, and location.
Equal Opportunity Statement
MEMX is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.
Diversity Inclusion Statement
At MEMX, we believe that diversity and inclusion are essential to driving innovation and success. We welcome and celebrate individuals from all backgrounds and perspectives, and we strive to create an inclusive culture where everyone can thrive.
Key skills/competency
- DevOps Engineer
- Linux Platform Engineer
- Linux Internals
- Python Scripting
- Shell Scripting
- Distributed Systems
- Ansible
- Terraform
- Jenkins
- Splunk
Skills & topics
- DevOps Engineer
- Linux
- Python
- Shell Scripting
- Distributed Systems
- Ansible
- Terraform
- Jenkins
- Splunk
- System Administration
- Platform Engineering
- CI/CD
- Automation
- Production Support
- Weekend Shift
- MEMX
How to get hired
- Tailor your resume: Highlight Linux, Python, shell scripting, and DevOps tool experience.
- Showcase experience: Emphasize distributed systems, network architecture, and production environments.
- Quantify achievements: Use metrics to demonstrate impact on system performance and reliability.
- Prepare for interviews: Be ready to discuss troubleshooting, root cause analysis, and automation strategies.
- Understand the role: Highlight your experience with weekend shifts and operational excellence.
Technical preparation
Behavioral questions
Frequently asked questions
- What is the work arrangement for the DevOps Engineer role at MEMX?
- The DevOps Engineer role at MEMX involves a unique hybrid work arrangement. While the role supports global initiatives, the primary shifts are during weekends (Saturday and Sunday, 6 am ET to 6 pm ET) and two weekdays (8 am to 5 pm ET). This structure suggests a need for on-site presence or a structured remote setup to ensure continuous coverage. The job description mentions a U.S. presence in various states and allows for evaluation of applicants outside these states.
- What specific Linux and scripting skills are crucial for the DevOps Engineer position at MEMX?
- For the DevOps Engineer position at MEMX, deep knowledge of Linux operating systems and Linux Internals is essential. Proficiency in Unix command line is required, along with very strong Python and shell scripting experience. These skills are critical for automation, configuration management, and troubleshooting within distributed systems.
- How does MEMX approach DevOps practices for its platforms?
- MEMX emphasizes DevOps practices and methodologies to ensure operational excellence. This includes a focus on continuous integration, continuous delivery, and automated testing. The role involves collaborating with development and operations teams, monitoring scalable solutions, and continuously improving build performance through metrics and analysis, all aimed at standardizing configurations and deployments.
- What is the pay range for the DevOps Engineer role at MEMX?
- The advertised pay range for the DevOps Engineer role at MEMX is $90,000 to $115,000 annually. However, this is a general guideline, and actual compensation may vary based on factors such as a candidate's qualifications, skills, competencies, experience, and location.
- Does MEMX offer remote work for the DevOps Engineer position?
- The DevOps Engineer role at MEMX has a specific shift structure that requires weekend availability and weekday support. While 'Work From Home' is listed under benefits, the nature of supporting enterprise and production systems, especially with defined shift hours, suggests that it might be a hybrid role or require specific availability that may not be fully remote. Candidates living outside the listed states will have their applications evaluated.
- What kind of experience is MEMX looking for in a DevOps Engineer candidate?
- MEMX is looking for candidates with a Bachelor's degree in a relevant technical field and at least 2 years of hands-on experience with distributed systems and their network architectures. Key requirements include deep Linux knowledge, strong Python and shell scripting skills, understanding of DevOps practices (CI/CD, automated testing), and experience with tools like Ansible, Terraform, Jenkins, and Splunk. Experience with low-latency systems is a plus.
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