Senior DevOps/Platform Engineer

We are seeking an experiencedSenior DevOps/Platform Engineer to join our Platform Operations & Engineering Team, implementing modernization initiatives for store Point of Sale (POS) systems across edge locations. The team will be engaged in a number of activities, the primary ones for this position being development and maintenance of the Observability pipeline and processes, building and maintaining the edge (in-store) infrastructure, and the development and enhancement of the current CI/CD (GitOps) flow.

Responsibilities

• Execute infrastructure enhancements across edge locations using Oracle Linux, Docker, Kubernetes (K8s/K3s), Helm, Kustomize, and Ansible
• Deploy and maintain containerized applications in distributed edge computing environments
• Implement infrastructure as code (IaC) practices and ensure high availability of POS systems
• Build and maintain CI/CD pipelines using GitHub, GitHub Actions, and ArgoCD
• Set up automated testing, security scanning, and deployment processes
• Manage GitOps workflows and optimize deployment efficiency
• Deploy and configure FluentBit, Prometheus, OpenTelemetry, and Grafana
• Establish comprehensive logging, metrics collection, and distributed tracing
• Create dashboards, alerts, and support incident response activities
• Develop platform tools, scripts, and automation to support development teams
• Enable self-service capabilities and automate operational tasks while ensuring security best practices across all implementations
• Collaborate with the Systems Architect, development teams, and participate in agile ceremonies, creating technical documentation and sharing knowledge with team members

Requirements

• 3+ years of experience in DevOps or platform engineering
• Hands-on experience with Linux administration (Oracle Linux preferred), Docker, and Kubernetes
• Expertise in CI/CD pipelines (GitHub Actions, ArgoCD) and GitOps practices
• Proficiency in observability tools such as FluentBit, Prometheus, OpenTelemetry, and Grafana
• Competency in Ansible, Helm, and Kustomize alongside infrastructure as code
• Skills in scripting (Bash, Python) and automation
• Understanding of edge computing and distributed infrastructure challenges, including monitoring strategies for distributed systems
• Knowledge of security best practices in DevOps environments
• Background in retail/POS environments highly preferred
• Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting abilities
• Excellent communication skills for engaging technical and non-technical stakeholders
• Proven ability to work in cross-functional agile teams, self-motivated with a strong ownership mentality
• Flexibility to adapt to fast-paced, dynamic environments
• Proficiency in English at an Upper-Intermediate level (B2) or higher

Nice to have

• Experience with secrets management and secure configuration practices
• Knowledge of networking, load balancing, and service mesh technologies
• Understanding of high-availability and disaster recovery principles
• Capability to mentor junior team members and document solutions