DevOps Specialist

What you will be doing:

• Design, configure and execute development builds
• Help define and evolve a DevOps culture at Lixar
• Create and support practices designed to improve build release and deployment automation
• Regularly lead production deployments as well as Bamboo builds and deployment
• Analyze and diagnose build compilation, dependency, failures and issues
• Work on server configuration, webserver set-up, database set-up and deployment instructions
• On a daily basis, interact with I.T., Development, QA and Production Support to deliver quality builds and maintain quality production
• Document and maintain build and environment configuration artefacts
• Work with the client to manage production deployments and assist with production support

As an experienced DevOps Specialist you will have:

• 5+ years’ of industry experience supporting and designing scripted build processes
• Demonstrated knowledge of Unix Command Line
• Experience with Git or similar version control systems
• Familiarity with Unix/CentOS server
• Experience with one or more Continuous Integration (CI) or build management tools is a must; Bamboo, Cruise Control, TeamCity or similar
• Expert level source code management experience
• Solid understanding of SSH, Apache, Tomcat
• Experience in MySQL and SQL queries
• Familiar with continuous integration and incremental release processes into a live environment
• Knowledge of SSL and CNAME/DNS
• Understanding of Maven
• The ability to successfully manage multiple projects of varying priority to meet customer demands
• A love for automation - be organized and process-oriented
• Creative approach to challenges
• Understanding of overall software development lifecycle

Preferably, you will also have:

• Experience working in a company where teamwork is paramount
• Experience in Agile development and / or Continuous Deployment methodologies is a definite asset
• Practical experience with Vagrant, and Docker

With these attributes:

• A sense of humour
• Self direction – the ability to work both independently and as part of a team
• Like knowing that your routine is in fact, not routine
• Have exceptional communication skills
• Not blame others for