Senior DevOps Engineer

Posted Oct 3

Founded in 2012, EasyPost is a YC unicorn whose mission is to make shipping simple for businesses, from garage startups to the Fortune 500. Shipping, now more than ever, is the backbone of the global economy, but integrating the technology-enabled operations of a modern business with the low-tech and complex shipping industry has always been a challenge. EasyPost solves this problem with the first developer-friendly REST API for shipping, and we continue to push boundaries and discover new ways to simplify shipping for all. Our team is rapidly growing, and this is the perfect time to get on board. Join us, and help build the shipping infrastructure of the future.

About the role:

The Senior DevOps Engineer must have expertise in cloud and container-based systems under both Windows and Linux environments. This position will help to define and be responsible for implementing our container-based cloud deployment strategies. The Senior DevOps Engineer will be responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining the infrastructure, tools, and processes necessary for testing, deploying, and monitoring various highly complex software applications and workloads. Expertise in automation, continuous integration, and deployment (CI/CD), and cloud technologies will be essential in driving efficiency, scalability, and reliability in the software development process. 

What you will do:

o Work with Enterprise development to build out deployment processes for the EasyPost products.

o Set up and deploy private/hybrid cloud environments as part of onboarding new customers.

o Establish appropriate monitoring and notifications to meet service level agreements.

o Ensure all applicable company and customer security and data management policies are enforced.

o Provide support to the development and integration teams with troubleshooting issues.

o Create and maintain technical documentation, including system architecture diagrams, standard operating procedures (SOPs), and knowledge base articles. Share knowledge and best practices with team members and stakeholders.

o Design and implement the infrastructure architecture required to support software development and deployment processes, utilizing cloud services.

o Work closely with cross-functional teams to identify and resolve operational issues and improve system performance.

o Implement and maintain effective monitoring, logging, and alerting systems.

About you:

o 6+ years’ experience in software development and/or DevOps

o 2+ years working with container-based technology.

o Expertise in cloud and container-based systems under both Windows and Linux environments.

o Strong experience with cloud platforms including infrastructure provisioning, configuration, and management.

o Strong understanding of networking, security, and infrastructure best practices. 

o Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills, with the ability to troubleshoot and resolve complex issues.

o Strong communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively in a team environment. 

o Microsoft Azure certifications, preferred.

What We Offer:

o Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and life insurance

o Competitive compensation package and equity

o 401(k) match

o Monthly work from home stipend of $50 net

o Flexible work schedule and paid time off

o Collaborative culture with a supportive team

o A great place to work with unlimited growth opportunities

o The opportunity to make massive contributions at a hyper-growth company

o Make an impact on a product helping ship millions of packages per day

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To be considered for this position, you must be authorized and based in the United States.