DevOps Engineer

Backstage is seeking a DevOps Engineer to monitor, maintain, and improve Backstage’s infrastructure, processes, and tooling. Backstage’s product and engineering team encompasses thirty high-performance engineers, designers, product managers, and quality assurance resources. We value curiosity, trust, and impact, and we foster a culture of constant learning and improvement where teammates work together to accomplish user-focused initiatives.

Collaborate with the software engineering team to ensure site reliability and performance.
Work with the security team to ensure best practices and security protocols are followed.
Monitor, maintain, and improve AWS infrastructure, ensuring high availability and scalability.
Manage and optimize Linux systems, ensuring smooth operation and performance.
Administer and fine-tune MySQL databases and Elasticsearch clusters.
Utilize Cloudflare Enterprise tools to enhance security and performance.
Implement and manage monitoring solutions using NewRelic to ensure optimal system performance.
Maintain and improve CI/CD pipelines to streamline deployment processes.
Identify and resolve infrastructure issues, implementing proactive measures to prevent future problems.
Continuously evaluate and implement new tools and technologies to improve processes and productivity.

Minimum 5+ years experience as a DevOps Engineer; at least 8+ years in software development
Expertise in AWS administration and best practices.
Strong proficiency in Linux systems administration.
Experience managing Cloudflare Enterprise tools.
Solid knowledge and experience with MySQL and Elasticsearch administration.
Proficiency in using NewRelic or similar toos for monitoring and performance optimization.
Familiarity with CI/CD tools and practices.
Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to troubleshoot complex issues.
Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
A proactive mindset with a focus on continuous improvement.