DevOps Engineer III, CI
#WeAreCrowdStrike and our mission is to stop breaches. As a global leader in cybersecurity, our team changed the game. Since our inception, our market leading cloud-native platform has offered unparalleled protection against the most sophisticated cyberattacks. We work on large scale distributed systems, processing over 1 trillion events a day with a petabyte of RAM deployed in our Cassandra clusters - and this traffic is growing daily. We’re looking for people with limitless passion, a relentless focus on innovation and a fanatical commitment to developing and shaping our cybersecurity platform. Consistently recognized as a top workplace, CrowdStrike is committed to cultivating an inclusive, remote-first culture that offers people the autonomy and flexibility to balance the needs of work and life while taking their career to the next level. Interested in working for a company that sets the standard and leads with integrity? Join us on a mission that matters - one team, one fight.
About the Role:
CrowdStrike is seeking an experienced DevOps Engineer to join our Cloud Developer Experience team. As a key member, you will help grow our global team of engineers focused on building and operating our internal systems such as CI/CD, code quality, code search, code hosts, and generative AI. You will play a crucial role in safeguarding the integrity of the development process, balancing a positive developer experience with meeting security and compliance requirements.
What You'll Do:
- Continually enhance existing CI systems and processes to improve efficiency and speed in the software delivery cycle.
- Develop, maintain, and operate a Python-based continuous integration pipeline utilizing Argo Workflows and custom tooling.
- Research and introduce innovative tooling solutions aimed at boosting developer productivity.
- Design and implement integration strategies for seamlessly incorporating new tools into the existing development environment.
- Work closely with development teams to understand their needs, identify bottlenecks, and gather requirements for system enhancements.
- Ensure our development processes adhere to best practices for sustainability and security, with a clear understanding of SOC2 compliance impacts on CI environments.
- Engage in collaborative initiatives with development, infrastructure, security, and Site Reliability Engineering (SRE) teams to drive improvements in the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) and CI/CD practices.
- Participate in an on-call rotation to maintain uptime and operations of the CI system.
What You'll Need:
- 5+ years of overall experience as a DevOps, SRE, or software engineer.
- 2+ years of proven experience developing continuous integration pipelines for Go, Python or JavaScript software.
- Experienced in Python development with expertise in creating development tools.
- Deep understanding of the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) and CI/CD best practices.
- Proven track record of effectively supporting and collaborating with large development teams.
- Hands-on experience configuring and operating CI tools such as Argo Workflows or Jenkins.
- Proficient with Linux operating systems and familiar with cloud computing services.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Some familiarity with Golang development and creating development tools is preferred.
- Experience with modern software deployment technologies like Kubernetes and Docker.
- Experience building artifacts using tools like GoReleaser, and familiarity with packaging formats including Docker, Debian, and PyPI.
- Knowledge of integrating and utilizing code quality tools like SonarQube to enhance coding standards and automate feedback on code reviews within CI/CD pipelines.
- Familiarity with Configuration Management and Infrastructure as Code tools such as Ansible and Terraform.
- Experience with GitOps tools such as Helm, Kustomize, and Argo CD.
- Proven ability to work effectively with both local and remote teams.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with an emphasis on clear, correct, complete, concise, and compassionate interactions.
- Proficient in using monitoring and alerting tools such as Prometheus, Alertmanager, and Grafana to manage software operations effectively.
- Author clear technical documentation, guides and knowledge base articles for developers.
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Information Systems, Engineering or a related field.
CrowdStrike provides competitive compensation and benefits in a fast-paced, challenging work environment. If you are passionate about optimizing the developer experience and have the required skills, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity to join our world-class team.
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Benefits of Working at CrowdStrike:
- Remote-first culture
- Market leader in compensation and equity awards
- Competitive vacation and flexible working arrangements
- Comprehensive and inclusive health benefits
- Physical and mental wellness programs
- Paid parental leave, including adoption
- A variety of professional development and mentorship opportunities
- Offices with stocked kitchens when you need to fuel innovation and collaboration
We are committed to fostering a culture of belonging where everyone feels seen, heard, valued for who they are and empowered to succeed. Our approach to cultivating a diverse, equitable, and inclusive culture is rooted in listening, learning and collective action. By embracing the diversity of our people, we achieve our best work and fuel innovation - generating the best possible outcomes for our customers and the communities they serve.
CrowdStrike is committed to maintaining an environment of Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action. If you need reasonable accommodation to access the information provided on this website, please contact Recruiting@crowdstrike.com for further assistance.
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CrowdStrike, Inc. is committed to fair and equitable compensation practices. The base salary range for this position in the U.S. is $115,000 - $180,000 per year + variable/incentive compensation + equity + benefits. A candidate’s salary is determined by various factors including, but not limited to, relevant work experience, skills, certifications and location.