DevOps Engineer II

At Tekion, we're building the only cloud-native platform that is transforming the automotive retail industry, leapfrogging it into the future and providing unparalleled customer experience. We're creating seamlessly integrated, elegant, and intuitive solutions built with cutting edge technology and powered by Big Data, Machine Learning (ML)/ AI and Internet of Things (Connected vehicle to connected devices). We’re harnessing passion, entrepreneurial spirit, deep industry expertise and the latest technologies to create something very special. We're inventing new technology along the way to overcome barriers and solve big problems, all while having a blast doing it!Key Responsibilities:

• Infrastructure Design & Maintenance: Design, implement, and maintain robust infrastructure solutions using platforms such as EKS, ECS, and Terraform.
• Automation: Automate infrastructure provisioning, configuration management, and deployments utilizing tools like Ansible, GitOps, and CI/CD pipelines.
• Collaboration: Work closely with developers, product managers, and security teams to support efficient deployments and ongoing operations.
• Monitoring & Troubleshooting: Proactively monitor infrastructure, diagnose issues, and implement solutions to uphold platform stability and performance.
• Continuous Improvement: Stay updated with the latest DevOps technologies and methodologies, applying new practices to enhance our infrastructure operations.
• AWS Expertise: Deep knowledge of AWS services and their integration with Kubernetes demonstrated by hands-on expertise from previous jobs.
• CI/CD Design and Automation: Deep understanding of CI/CD best practices and experience building easy-to-use CI/CD pipelines leveraging modern GitOps tools.
• Service Mesh Implementation: Develop and maintain a service mesh, ensuring secure communication between microservices and improved observability

Qualifications:

• Experience: 5+ years of experience as a DevOps Engineer or in a related role.
• Technical Proficiency: Strong hands-on experience with Kubernetes (EKS/ECS), Terraform, and cloud infrastructure concepts.
• Scripting Skills: Proficiency in scripting languages such as Python or Bash.
• CI/CD Expertise: Demonstrated experience with CI/CD pipelines and automation tools.
• Soft Skills: Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with a team-oriented approach.
• Problem-Solving: Excellent problem-solving skills with the ability to diagnose and resolve complex Production issues.

Perks and Benefits 
• Competitive compensation
• Generous stock options
• Medical Insurance coverage
• Work with some of the brightest minds from Silicon Valley’s most dominant and successful companies