Enterprise - Senior DevOps Engineer - Git, Linux, Kubernetes

Company: Erias Ventures
Location: Columbia
Posted on: April 1, 2026

Job Description:

Erias Ventures was founded to serve its customers with an entrepreneurial mindset. We value creative problem-solving , open communication , and empowering our employees to make decisions and put forth new ideas. Our staff includes technical experts working across multiple disciplines, bringing diverse perspectives to every project. We are seeking engineers who wish to grow their careers and want to become part of a technically strong and growth-oriented company focused on bringing innovative solutions to the difficult mission problems facing our customers. Description We are seeking a DevOps Engineer to support the development life cycle of platform architectural design, deployment and debugging for modern mission applications. Building a release pipeline to enable fast, but safe delivery of critical business software to Production Develop & maintain sound version control best practices-based CM systems (GIT), including branching and merging strategies Serve as a technical lead for an Agile team and actively participate in all Agile ceremonies. Participate in all team ceremonies including planning, grooming, product demonstration and team retrospectives Ability to automate release deployments across development, test, stag in g, Quality Assurance and production stacks using a combination of scripting languages and other automation toolkits Set-up up new sites and applications via configuration management such as Puppet and Ansible Maintain / upgrade/ patch tracking and documentation software (Confluence / Jira) Create, Assist, and Implement design and maintenance web service infrastructure and deployments Analyze service stack and make recommendations for further improvements Identify processes and capabilities that can be streamlined and automated Communicate effectively to help bridge stakeholder and development requirements Assist with support and operations where necessary Maintain confidentiality with regard to information being processed, stored, or accessed Leverage programming languages such as Python, Ruby, Perl, and Java Proficient with DevOps or Site Reliability Engineering methodologies Proficient automating network infrastructure configuration using Software Defined Networking Ability to have a holistic view of service development and deployment architecture Understanding of SLA requirements and role of high availability architectures, performance optimization, and monitoring techniques Act in the capacity to support deployment and operations when necessary Set up and configure a continuous integration environment by leveraging Configuration Management, containerization, serverless technologies, and Kubernetes Architect and develop best practices for software build tools (Gradle, Maven, ANT, Shell) and continuous integration tools (Jenkins, Bamboo), and infrastructure automation (Amazon Web Services, VMWare, Puppet, Chef, ansible, etc.) Experience working cross functionally across multiple teams This position allows partial telework. Clearance A current Top-Secret/SCI with polygraph security clearance is required. Candidates cannot be sponsored or nominated for a government security clearance under this position. Experience Bachelor 's degree or higher is required in either Engineering (i. e. Computer, Electrical, Mechanical, Aerospace, etc.) or Computer Science with a minimum of ten (10) years of related experience (excludes education experience such as Bachelor' s or Master's degree in relevant field). Required skills: Must be fluent with Git Strong knowledge of Linux and Linux environments (RHEL 617/8, RHCSNRHCE CentOS) Experience with Windows system administration, system monitoring, instrumentation, resiliency and performance 10 years working in an Agile dev environment (excludes education experience such as Bachelor's or Master's degree in relevant field) Experience integrating Jenkins/Bamboo Docker, and Kubernetes for automated deployment Experience with caching technologies (Memcache, Active MQ, Redis, APC, etc.) Experience with MySQL (Clusters, Replication, and Tuning) and Elasticsearch (Kibana a plus). Knowledge of security practices, networking protocols, firewalls, PCI compliance etc. 10 years of system architecture required with a demonstrated ability to read the code and understand the coding logic to assist in troubleshooting 10 years' experience managing/monitoring AWS cloud and virtualized servers for optimal performance while working in a Platform as a Service (PaaS) environment Familiarity with software development life cycle models, agile, and DevOps programming methodologies Fluent skills in object-oriented programming and experience in at least one programming language such as Ruby, C, C++, GO, Python, or Java Experience acquiring in-depth understanding of large complex software systems to isolate defects, reproduce defects, assess risk, and understand varied customer deployments Ability to successfully work with customers, developers, testing, project management, and support staff Excellent problem solving, analytical skills and technical troubleshooting skills Clarity and precision in verbal and written communications Benefits Erias Ventures provides a complete package of wealth, health, and happiness benefits. The expected salary range for this position, depending on education and years of experience is $225,000 - $245,000. Wealth Benefits: Above Market Hourly Pay 11% Roth or Traditional 401k with Immediate Vesting and Deposit Spot Bonuses for Assisting with Business Development and Company Growth Professional Development Bonuses for Certificates and Degrees Health Benefits: Company subsidized Medical Coverage 100% Company Paid Vision and Dental Coverage 100% Company Paid Long Term Disability , Short Term Disability , and Group Life Insurance Monthly Wellness Reimbursement Happiness Benefits: Paid Time Off with Flexible Work Schedules and Birthday Off Amazon Prime Membership and Monthly Internet Reimbursement Technology and Productivity Allowance for Equipment and Supplies Morale Building and Company Events to Celebrate our Successes and Build our Community Onboarding and Annual Swag Company Paid Professional Development and Training At Erias Ventures, we are dedicated to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. As an equal opportunity employer, we ensure that all qualified applicants are considered for employment based on merit, without discrimination. We welcome individuals regardless of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. Referrals & Inquiries Do you know a cleared professional seeking to advance their career? Interested in earning some extra cash? If so, refer them to us with their name and contact details, and you could be eligible for a referral bonus of up to $10,000 for each successful hire. Not seeing the right position right now? Reach out to us, and we’ll notify you as new contracts and opportunities become available! Please send referrals and inquiries to: jobs@eriasventures.com

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