Kernel and CI - DevOps -Remote(USA)-W2 Role

*Title: Kernel and CI - DevOps*

Location: Remote

Client: Akamai

Job Responsibilities:

Design and implement robust CI/CD pipelines using Jenkins and Groovy to automate software delivery processes.
Develop and maintain automation scripts and tools primarily in Python to streamline infrastructure provisioning and management.
Architect and manage virtualization solutions to ensure efficient resource utilization and scalable environments.
Lead the configuration and deployment of infrastructure as code using Ansible, ensuring consistency and reliability across systems.
Contribute to the architectural design of scalable and resilient kernel and CI systems, focusing on performance and security.
Optimize existing build and deployment processes, identifying bottlenecks and implementing improvements for faster delivery cycles.
Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior engineers on best practices for DevOps methodologies and toolchains.
Ensure the operational stability and performance of critical infrastructure components, proactively addressing issues and implementing preventative measures.
Evaluate and integrate new technologies and tools, such as Saltstack, to enhance the overall efficiency and capabilities of the DevOps ecosystem.
Collaborate with development and operations teams to define system requirements and ensure seamless integration of new features and services.
Drive the adoption of best practices in version control, code quality, and automated testing within the CI/CD framework.
Develop comprehensive monitoring and alerting solutions to ensure high availability and rapid incident response for production systems.
Implement and enforce security best practices throughout the CI/CD pipeline and infrastructure to protect sensitive data and systems.

Need experience with below technologies:

Previous CI and automation experience
Ansible
Python
Jenkins
Groovy
Github Action Runners
Go
Salt
Linux systems knowledge

Education:

Bachelor's or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Computer or Electrical Engineering, Mathematics, or a related field.