SRE Engineer (Linux Infrastructure Development Engineer) - remote

RapidSeedbox Ltd

Posted 1 year ago

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Our mission and culture
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↪︎ We are on a mission to provide more online anonymity to people worldwide. Join us on the journey!
↪︎ Our core values are the following:

→ Excellence in everything we do (We go above and beyond!)
→ Ownership and responsibility (We own it)
→ Continuously push the limits (We don't accept no as an answer. No is just an opinion)
→ Openness &Cooperation (Everyone matters)

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Job description
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Top technical skills you need to have:

Linux system administration — Our infrastructure consists of 300 Bare-Metal Servers in different data centers. You need to have In-depth knowledge of the Linux operating system and its components, including file systems, processes, network protocols, and security. This skill is important for ensuring that the infrastructure runs smoothly and securely.
Configuration management tools (e.g., Ansible, Puppet, Chef) — Ability to use and manage configuration management tools to automate the deployment and management of software and infrastructure. This skill is important for reducing manual errors and improving the consistency of the infrastructure. We are developing our in-house solution for managing our infrastructure and have a huge Ansible codebase. 3-5 years of massive Ansible and bash scripting minimum is required.
Scripting languages (e.g., Bash, Python) — Ability to write and maintain scripts for automating repetitive tasks, configuring systems, and deploying applications. This skill is important for improving efficiency, reducing errors, and enabling reproducible deployments. We are developing our in-house solution for managing our infrastructure and also massively using bash and python scripting
Linux template development and deployment — Ability to create and manage Linux templates for virtual machines or containers, and deploy them across the infrastructure. This skill is important for ensuring consistency and standardization of the infrastructure, and for enabling rapid deployment of new systems or applications.
Containerization and virtualization (e.g., OpenVZ, OpenStack, Docker, ProxMox) — Deep knowledge of OpenVZ would be considered as a big advantage
Infrastructure research &development — Staying up-to-date with the latest infrastructure technologies and trends enables you to design and implement innovative solutions that improve efficiency and reliability.
Networking knowledge — Understanding networking concepts and protocols is important for designing, implementing, and troubleshooting complex network infrastructures that support application and service delivery.
Monitoring systems (e.g., Nagios, Zabbix) — Knowledge of monitoring tools and the ability to configure, troubleshoot and optimize them to ensure high availability and performance of the infrastructure. This skill is important for detecting and responding to issues in a timely manner.
Security best practices — Ensuring the security of infrastructure components is critical to protect sensitive data and maintain the overall integrity of applications and services.

About you
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To excel in this role, you need to have the following personality/character traits you need to have:

Excellent problem-solving skills — The ability to identify, analyze, and resolve complex infrastructure issues is essential for maintaining a reliable and high-performing environment.
Strong communication and collaboration — Effective communication with team members, stakeholders, and clients is crucial for understanding requirements, sharing knowledge, and ensuring a seamless workflow.
Time management and organization — Balancing multiple tasks, deadlines, and responsibilities is essential for an Infrastructure Engineer to stay productive and deliver projects on time.
Adaptability and continuous learning — The tech industry evolves rapidly;being open to learning new technologies and adapting to changes ensures you stay relevant and bring innovation to your infrastructure projects.
Mentoring — As an Infrastructure Engineer, guiding and mentoring junior team members helps foster a collaborative environment and ensures the team stays aligned with best practices and project goals.

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Benefits of the position
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↪︎ 100% Remote work!
↪︎ Professional growth opportunities. We are a small company and you can touch many parts of the business and grow a lot and grow into other roles.
↪︎ You can just focus on doing your work in an enjoyable way without being bothered by any unnecessary meetings.
↪︎ Company swag
↪︎ Emergency fund
↪︎ Personal Development fund

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Reached the end and still interested? Our hiring process would be including a few steps
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Steps of the process could include the following:

↪︎ A questionnaire we would be asking you to fill
↪︎ Reading a book
↪︎ 3 Interviews with people in the company
↪︎ Referencing

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