About the job DevOps - Core team
About the IU Group
IU Group are one of Europe's largest university groups (headquartered in Germany) that offers distance learning to over 100,000 students. They believe in education for everyone and believe that everyone should have the opportunity to grow on their individual learning journey.
Historically, they have used third-party technology to deliver our programmes and, as part of a new strategy, They've committed to building our entire technical stack from the ground up.
The mission is to provide learners with an end-to-end software platform that will empower them to focus on their educational journeys.
Overview of the Role
IU Group is split into numerous engineering clusters. Each cluster has a dedicated DevOps professional and there is a core DevOps team which supports all the clusters with hands-one infrastructural work.
This position is part of the Core DevOps team and s centered around operational excellence and hands-on execution in cloud operations. This role requires a candidate who can navigate complex cloud infrastructures, set up production clusters, and take a proactive approach in managing the company's core infrastructure.
Our technical stack includes Node.JS, Vue.JS, Typescript, Python, PHP, AWS, and Kafka
Key Responsibilities
- Cloud Operations: Lead and manage cloud operations, including the setup and maintenance of production clusters.
- Infrastructure Development: Contribute to the development and management of the company's core infrastructure, focusing on modern DevOps practices.
- Tooling Management: Be responsible for all core infrastructure tooling, including tools like DataDog and GitLab.
- Collaborative Work: Work closely with DevOps leads and developers, enabling them to effectively work on the infrastructure.
Experience Required
- Expertise in Cloud Operations: Demonstrated experience in cloud operations, including setting up and managing clusters in a production environment.
- Proficiency in Core Infrastructure Tools: In-depth knowledge of tools like DataDog, GitLab, and other relevant technologies used for core infrastructure management.
- DevOps Mindset: A modern DevOps mindset with the ability to adapt to new technologies and methodologies.
- Leadership and Influence: Ability to lead by example and influence the team towards best practices in cloud operations and infrastructure management.
- Strong Communication Skills: Excellent communication skills to collaborate effectively with various teams and stakeholders within the organization.
The Core DevOps role is ideal for a technically proficient individual, has a strong vision for technological advancements, and is capable of operational excellence in managing the company's core infrastructure.