Associate DevOps Engineer - AWS

We are seeking an Associate DevOps Engineer with practical experience in AWS cloud services, containerization, and deployment automation. The ideal candidate will have a solid understanding of DevOps methodologies, particularly related to AWS infrastructure and Amazon EKS (Elastic Kubernetes Service). This role is perfect for someone eager to grow their skills and contribute to building scalable, reliable cloud environments.

Key Responsibilities

- Assist in managing AWS infrastructure components such as EC2, S3, IAM, VPC, and CloudWatch to ensure smooth operations.
- Deploy, manage, and troubleshoot containerized applications using Amazon EKS (Elastic Kubernetes Service).
- Support Kubernetes workloads, including deployments, services, and basic cluster maintenance tasks.
- Build and maintain CI/CD pipelines utilizing tools like Jenkins, GitHub Actions, or GitLab CI/CD to automate software delivery.
- Use Docker to create and manage containerized application environments effectively.
- Contribute to infrastructure automation efforts using Terraform or AWS CloudFormation.
- Monitor application performance, identify deployment issues, and maintain system availability and reliability.
- Work within Linux environments, manage source code using Git, and handle basic networking configurations.
- Adhere to cloud security best practices and collaborate closely with development teams to optimize deployment workflows.

Required Qualifications

- At least 1 year of experience in DevOps, Cloud Engineering, or a related technical role.
- Hands-on experience with AWS services and managing cloud infrastructure.
- Basic knowledge of Amazon EKS and Kubernetes concepts.
- Experience working with Docker and building CI/CD pipelines.
- Familiarity with Linux operating systems, Git version control, and scripting using Bash or Python.
- Understanding of networking fundamentals, cloud security principles, and infrastructure monitoring techniques.
- Exposure to Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools such as Terraform or AWS CloudFormation is advantageous.
- Strong troubleshooting abilities and problem-solving skills.

Preferred Qualifications and Benefits

- AWS certification is considered a plus and will be beneficial for career growth.
- Prior exposure to Kubernetes cluster management and handling production deployments is an advantage.

Additional Information

- Work hours are from 1 PM to 10 PM.
- The position is based in DHA Phase 3, Lahore.

This role offers an excellent opportunity to develop your expertise in cloud infrastructure and DevOps practices within a dynamic and supportive environment.