AWS DevOps Engineer

AWS DevOps Engineer

JOB DESCRIPTION

The Nationwide Group (TNG) is a pioneer in designing and developing outsourced financial services software, exclusively focused on creating comprehensive and customizable solutions for the real estate industry. Utilizing world-class technology, TNG delivers solutions to the entire mortgage life cycle through its affiliated organizations.

TNG benefits from a broad product suite, infrastructure, and industry expertise and has transformed the home purchase, sale, mortgage, and refinance process for consumers, lenders, realtors, and mortgage brokers.

POSITION DETAILS:

As an AWS DevOps Engineer at the Nationwide Group, you will play a crucial role in designing, implementing, and maintaining the infrastructure that powers our applications and services. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to build and optimize systems for performance, reliability, and security. Your expertise in AWS, CI/CD, Linux, web servers, and security will be essential to the success of our projects.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• AWS Infrastructure Management: Design, implement, and manage AWS infrastructure resources (EC2, RDS, S3, VPC, etc.) to ensure high availability, scalability, and performance. Monitor and optimize AWS resources, while adhering to best practices for cost efficiency.

• CI/CD Pipeline: Build and maintain CI/CD pipelines using tools like Jenkins, Travis CI, or GitLab CI/CD. Automate the deployment process to ensure rapid and reliable releases.

• Linux OS Administration: Configure, maintain, and troubleshoot Linux servers (e.g., Ubuntu, CentOS). Implement security patches, updates, and system monitoring.

• Web Servers: Set up and maintain web servers (e.g., Nginx, Apache) and reverse proxies for application deployment. Optimize server configurations for high performance and security.

• Security and Compliance: Implement security best practices and ensure compliance with industry standards.

• Perform regular security assessments, vulnerability scans, and penetration testing. Develop and enforce security policies and procedures.

QUALIFICATIONS:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

•Proven experience as a DevOps Engineer with a focus on AWS.

•Strong knowledge of CI/CD concepts and experience with related tools (e.g., Jenkins, GitLab, CI/CD).

•Proficiency in Linux server administration, shell scripting, and system performance tuning.

•Experience with web servers (Nginx, Apache) and application server configurations.

•In-depth understanding of security principles, practices, and tools.

•AWS certifications such as AWS Certified DevOps Engineer or AWS Certified Solutions Architect (preferred but not mandatory).

•Excellent problem-solving and communication skills.

•Ability to work collaboratively in a team and adapt to a fast-paced, dynamic environment.

We are committed to providing persons with disabilities equal opportunities regarding all employment activities, including access to jobs and accommodations during employment as required, in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code (OHRC) and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA).