DevOps Engineer

Company Description

Experian is a global data and technology company, powering opportunities for people and businesses around the world. We help to redefine lending practices, uncover and prevent fraud, simplify healthcare, create marketing solutions, and gain deeper insights into the automotive market, all using our unique combination of data, analytics and software. We also assist millions of people to realize their financial goals and help them save time and money.

We operate across a range of markets, from financial services to healthcare, automotive, agribusiness, insurance, and many more industry segments.

We invest in people and new advanced technologies to unlock the power of data. As a FTSE 100 Index company listed on the London Stock Exchange (EXPN), we have a team of 22,500 people across 32 countries. Our corporate headquarters are in Dublin, Ireland. Learn more at experianplc.com.

Job Description

We are looking for an experienced API DevOps Engineer to join our dynamic team. You will have hands-on experience in building, testing, deploying, and maintaining API platforms and infrastructure in a fast-paced technology environment. You will work closely with software and platform developers to streamline code deployments, develop cloud deployment strategies, and ensure high-quality software through rigorous QA testing. You will report to Software Development Manager.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain CI/CD processes for API and enterprise applications.
• Design, implement, and manage efficient procedures and pipelines for API deployment.
• Monitor, troubleshoot, and resolve infrastructure issues.
• Develop and implement Infrastructure as Code (IaC) strategies.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate new deployment processes and strategies.
• Ensure critical resolution of system issues using the best cloud security solutions.
• Oversee pre-production acceptance testing to ensure high quality of services and products.
• Manage and document system backups and disaster recovery plans.
• Maintain an active understanding of the latest industry trends and technologies.
• Implement and manage QA testing processes to ensure the quality of software releases
• Provide on-call support for Level 3 issues and QA testing

Qualifications

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
• Proven experience as a DevOps Engineer or in a similar software engineering role.
• Proficiency in scripting languages, such as Python and Bash.
• Hands-on experience with Terraform for infrastructure as code.
• 2+ years of experience with cloud platforms, including AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud.
• Expertise in Amazon EKS for deploying and managing Kubernetes clusters.
• Familiarity with containerization technologies, such as Docker and Kubernetes.
• Knowledge of CI/CD tools, including Jenkins, GitHub Actions, and Harness.
• Experience working with APIs and API management platforms.
• Proficiency in QA testing methodologies and tools, such as Tosca and Postman.
• 2+ years of experience in functional automation and performance testing for both UI and API-based applications.
• Experience with testing methodologies, including sanity, smoke, and regression testing.
• Experienced in bug identification, documentation, and reporting, with a focus on software quality and reliability.
• Experience with networking protocols and diagnostic tools.
• Knowledge of cloud security best practices.

Additional Information

This is a permanent home-based role in Costa Rica. No Visa sponsorship or relocation available.**

Our benefits include: Medical, life and dental insurance, Asociación Solidarista, International Share Save Plan, Flex Work/Work from home, Paid time off, Annual Performance Bonus, Education Reimbursement, Family Bonding, Bereavement Leave, Referral Program, and more.

Experian is proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. Our goal is to create a successful, inclusive and diverse team where people love their work and love working together. We believe that diversity, equity and inclusion is important to our purpose of creating a better tomorrow. We value the uniqueness and want you to bring your whole, authentic self to work. For us, this is The Power of YOU and it ensures that we live what we believe.

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