Senior Software Engineer II - DevOps
Senior Engineer II - DevOps
REMOTE USA
About the business:
LexisNexis Risk Solutions provides customers with solutions and decision tools that combine public and industry-specific content with advanced technology and analytics to assist them in evaluating and predicting risk and enhancing operational efficiency. We use the power of data and advanced analytics to help our customers make better, timelier decisions. By bringing clarity to information, we ultimately help make communities safer, insurance rates more accurate, commerce more transparent, business decisions easier, and processes more efficient. You can learn more about LexisNexis Risk at the link below, https://risk.lexisnexis.com/.
About our team:
The team at LexisNexis/Flyreel exemplifies a dynamic synergy, fostering a working environment that is both fun and conducive to innovation. At the heart of their collaboration lies a foundation of trust, allowing each member to express ideas freely and explore new territories without hesitation. This open atmosphere is palpable in their daily interactions, where laughter and light-hearted moments are as common as in-depth technical discussions. The team constantly engages with the latest technologies, keeping them at the forefront of industry advancements. Their approach to work is about meeting deadlines and learning together, challenging each other, and growing as a unit. Each project is an adventure, a collective journey where success is shared, and challenges are faced together. This unique blend of professionalism, camaraderie, and a relentless pursuit of technological excellence makes LexisNexis/Flyreel not just a workplace but a hub of creative energy and innovation.
About the role:
The Senior Engineer II - DevOps is a key role providing expert-level technical leadership in large multifunctional development initiatives. The role involves complex problem-solving, writing advanced code, and serving as a senior source of expertise in modern application design and development. Responsibilities also include providing recommendations on project sizing and budgeting.
You'll be responsible for:
- Architecting, implementing, and optimizing CI/CD pipelines with Vercel and GCP, ensuring high efficiency and reliability of our deployment process.
- Mastering Kubernetes for orchestrating containerized applications, focusing on high availability, auto-scaling, and security.
- Utilizing LaunchDarkly for advanced feature flagging strategies, supporting continuous deployment and testing.
- Contributing to backend development, particularly within Node.js environments, ensuring code quality and maintainability.
- Leading cloud infrastructure projects on GCP, optimizing for cost, performance, and security.
- Serving as a subject matter expert in system architecture and DevOps best practices, consulting on and developing solutions for complex challenges.
- Driving the adoption of new technologies and processes across the team, providing mentorship and training.
- Collaborating with stakeholders across the organization to support strategic initiatives and ensure alignment with business objectives.
Qualifications:
- Possess expert knowledge of Google Cloud Platform (GCP), Kubernetes, Vercel, and LaunchDarkly.
- Experience in backend development, especially with Node.js.
- Demonstrable experience with scripting and automation tools.
- • Comprehensive understanding of networking, security, and database architecture.
- •Show exceptional problem-solving abilities and a consultative approach to addressing challenges.
Women in Technology:
LexisNexis Risk is supportive of women in Technology and has been a founding signature for the Tech Talent Charter. We have the following initiatives in place to support women in technology:
• Mentoring scheme for women in technology.
• Women's network forum, regularly run events for schools about careers in technology to inspire the next generation of girls in technology.
Culture and benefits:
Learn more about the LexisNexis Risk team and how we work here.
