13 days ago

Junior DevOps Engineer

OVA.Work

Hybrid
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$70,000
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Job Overview

Job TitleJunior DevOps Engineer
Job TypeContractor
Offered Salary$70,000
LocationHybrid

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Job Description

Junior DevOps Engineer Job Description

A Junior DevOps Engineer supports the development and operations teams by helping automate, deploy, and maintain applications and infrastructure. This role focuses on improving system reliability, streamlining CI/CD pipelines, and learning DevOps best practices.

Key Responsibilities

  • Assist in building and maintaining CI/CD pipelines
  • Support application deployment and environment setup
  • Monitor systems, applications, and infrastructure performance
  • Help automate repetitive tasks using scripts and tools
  • Troubleshoot basic issues in development, testing, and production environments
  • Work with cloud platforms to manage infrastructure
  • Collaborate with developers and QA teams for smooth releases
  • Maintain documentation for processes and systems
  • Ensure basic security and compliance practices are followed

Required Skills & Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, IT, or related field (or equivalent experience)
  • 0-2 years of experience (freshers with relevant skills can apply)
  • Basic understanding of Linux/Unix systems
  • Familiarity with CI/CD concepts
  • Knowledge of version control systems like Git
  • Basic scripting knowledge (Shell, Python, or similar)
  • Understanding of networking fundamentals (DNS, HTTP, TCP/IP)
  • Strong problem-solving and willingness to learn

Preferred Skills

  • Exposure to cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP)
  • Familiarity with containerization tools (Docker)
  • Basic knowledge of orchestration tools (Kubernetes)
  • Experience with CI/CD tools (Jenkins, GitHub Actions, GitLab CI)
  • Understanding of Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, CloudFormation)
  • Knowledge of monitoring tools (Prometheus, Grafana)

Key Competencies

  • Eagerness to learn and adapt
  • Attention to detail
  • Team collaboration
  • Time management
  • Troubleshooting mindset

Typical Tools & Technologies

  • CI/CD: Jenkins, GitHub Actions, GitLab CI
  • Containers: Docker
  • Orchestration: Kubernetes
  • Cloud: AWS, Azure, GCP
  • IaC: Terraform
  • Monitoring: Prometheus, Grafana
  • Version Control: Git

Career Growth Path

Junior DevOps Engineer -> DevOps Engineer -> Senior DevOps Engineer -> DevOps Architect / SRE

Key skills/competency

  • DevOps
  • CI/CD
  • Cloud Platforms
  • Linux/Unix
  • Scripting
  • Version Control
  • Automation
  • Troubleshooting
  • Containerization
  • Networking Fundamentals

Tags:

DevOps Engineer
Junior DevOps
CI/CD
Cloud Computing
AWS
Azure
GCP
Docker
Kubernetes
Jenkins
Git
Scripting
Automation
System Administration
IT Support
Software Development
Technical Support
Infrastructure
Networking

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How to Get Hired at OVA.Work

  • Tailor your resume: Highlight relevant skills like CI/CD, cloud platforms, and scripting.
  • Showcase your projects: Include personal projects demonstrating DevOps knowledge on your resume.
  • Prepare for technical questions: Review Linux, Git, CI/CD concepts, and scripting basics.
  • Emphasize learning: Express your eagerness to learn and adapt in your application and interviews.
  • Research OVA.Work: Understand their tech stack and company culture for a stronger application.

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