Senior DevOps Engineer

URBN (Urban Outfitters, Anthropologie Group, Free People & Nuuly)

. Build and maintain features that enhance systems .

Posted 10/7/2026full-timeRemote • Pennsylvania • United StatesSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in designing, implementing, and managing scalable cloud infrastructure on Google Cloud Platform, with a strong focus on DevOps practices, CI/CD pipelines, and cloud security. Proficient in optimizing performance and troubleshooting issues in distributed systems, particularly with Kafka and Kubernetes.

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Google Cloud Platform ManagementKubernetes Deployment and TroubleshootingCI/CD Pipeline MaintenanceKafka Optimization and ManagementInfrastructure-as-Code Tools

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Hard Skills

Cloud Infrastructure DesignDevOps EngineeringScripting Languages (Python, Bash, Shell)YAML Configuration ManagementMonitoring and Logging SolutionsAsynchronous Message BrokersContainerization ConceptsInfrastructure Security Best PracticesPerformance Bottleneck IdentificationCloud Networking

Soft Skills

Problem-Solving SkillsAnalytical SkillsCommunication AbilitiesTeamwork Abilities

Tools & Technologies

TerraformAnsibleDeployment ManagerGitHub ActionsConfluent KafkaCompute EngineKubernetes EngineCloud StorageCloud NetworkingIAM

Industry Keywords

Cloud Security Best PracticesCompliance StandardsDistributed Systems DesignEvent-Driven ArchitectureInfrastructure Documentation

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AnsibleCloudDistributed SystemsGoogle Cloud PlatformKafkaKubernetesPythonTerraformZookeeper

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Build and maintain features that enhance systems
Serve as a deeply technical guide to the business team adopting features built by engineering teams
Enable seamless scalability of production infrastructure and proactively address growth concerns
Design, implement, and manage scalable, highly available cloud infrastructure on Google Cloud Platform, including Compute Engine, Kubernetes Engine, Cloud Storage, Cloud Networking, and Confluent Kafka
Collaborate with software development teams to establish efficient CI/CD pipelines and automate application deployments
Implement monitoring, logging, and alerting solutions for cloud infrastructure health, performance, and security
Optimize the Kafka message broker for event-driven architecture and system performance
Identify and address performance bottlenecks with cross-functional teams
Ensure cloud infrastructure and application security through best practices and current threat mitigations
Troubleshoot and resolve infrastructure, deployment, and application issues with developers
Develop and maintain infrastructure, deployment, and troubleshooting documentation
Track cloud, Kubernetes, and DevOps advancements and propose infrastructure improvements

Requirements

What you’ll need

More than 3 years of hands-on experience as a DevOps Engineer, with a strong focus on cloud infrastructure
Knowledge of streaming data and distributed systems design with asynchronous message brokers like Kafka
Familiarity with infrastructure-as-code tools like Terraform, Ansible, or Deployment Manager
Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills
Strong communication and teamwork abilities
Experience designing and managing cloud infrastructure on GCP, including virtual machines, storage, networking, and IAM
Experience managing Kubernetes deployment, monitoring, scaling, and troubleshooting
Experience maintaining CI/CD pipelines with GCP and GitHub Actions
Understanding of Kafka components including Zookeeper and Brokers, and optimization of Kafka client applications (Producers/Consumers)
Proficiency in YAML and writing structured configuration files for infrastructure management and application deployment
Proficiency in scripting languages such as Python, Bash, or Shell
Strong understanding of containerization and orchestration concepts
Knowledge of cloud security best practices and compliance standards

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Paid time off (PTO)
Generous employee discounts
Retirement savings
Anti-harassment training for managers and employees