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 principles, particularly related to AWS infrastructure and Amazon EKS (Elastic Kubernetes Service). This role requires someone eager to learn and contribute to building scalable and efficient cloud environments.

Key Responsibilities

- Assist in managing AWS infrastructure components such as EC2, S3, IAM, VPC, and CloudWatch to ensure smooth cloud operations.
- Deploy, manage, and troubleshoot containerized applications using Amazon EKS (Elastic Kubernetes Service).
- Support Kubernetes workloads, including deployments, services, and basic cluster operations.
- Build and maintain continuous integration and continuous deployment (CI/CD) pipelines using tools like Jenkins, GitHub Actions, or GitLab CI/CD.
- Use Docker to create and manage containerized application environments effectively.
- Assist with infrastructure automation through Terraform or AWS CloudFormation to streamline provisioning and management.
- Monitor application performance, troubleshoot deployment issues, and maintain system availability and reliability.
- Work within Linux environments, utilizing Git for version control and handling basic networking configurations.
- Follow cloud security best practices and collaborate closely with development teams to enhance deployment workflows and security posture.

Required Qualifications

- At least 1 year of experience in DevOps, Cloud Engineering, or a related technical role.
- Hands-on experience with AWS services and cloud infrastructure management.
- Basic understanding of Amazon EKS and Kubernetes concepts.
- Experience working with Docker and managing CI/CD pipelines.
- Familiarity with Linux operating systems, Git version control, and scripting using Bash or Python.
- Knowledge 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 to quickly resolve technical challenges.

Preferred Qualifications and Benefits

- AWS certification is considered a plus and will be valued.
- Experience with Kubernetes cluster management and handling production deployments is an added advantage.

Additional Information

- Working hours for this position are from 1 PM to 10 PM.
- The job location is in DHA Phase 3, Lahore.

This role offers an excellent opportunity to grow within a dynamic team focused on cloud technologies and DevOps best practices. Candidates passionate about cloud infrastructure and automation are encouraged to apply.