Role Description:

NetRefer is an industry-leading Affiliate Marketing pioneer with an award-winning 17-year legacy. You will be joining an enthusiastic, empathetic, strong team whose members value your voice and support each other as much as they do the global leaders and industry titans who are our clients.

Within NetRefer, the position of a DevOps Engineer plays a crucial role in developing, deploying, and maintaining the company’s software solutions. You will work closely with the development, operations, and infrastructure teams to ensure the smooth operation of NetRefer’s platform and related systems. Your primary objective will be to streamline the software delivery process, enhance system performance, and drive continuous improvement through automation and efficient practices.

Role Location: Malta

Key Responsibilities:

  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including developers, system administrators, and quality assurance, to define and implement effective DevOps practices.
  • Design, implement, and maintain the infrastructure, tools, and processes required for efficient software delivery, deployment, and monitoring.
  • Develop and maintain CI/CD pipelines to automate the build, test, and deployment processes.
  • Manage and monitor cloud-based infrastructure (e.g., Azure) and ensure the platform’s scalability, availability, and security.
  • Implement and maintain configuration management tools (e.g., Terraform, PowerShell) to manage the infrastructure and ensure consistency across environments.
  • Troubleshoot and resolve issues related to system performance, reliability, and security.
  • Monitor system metrics, logs, and alerts to identify areas for improvement and proactively address potential issues.
  • Collaborate with development teams to optimise application performance, scalability, and reliability.
  • Stay up-to-date with industry trends, best practices, and emerging technologies related to DevOps and system administration.
  • Documenting system configurations, procedures, and troubleshooting guides to facilitate knowledge sharing and ensure continuity.
  • Participating in an on-call rotation to provide 24/7 support for critical incidents and emergencies.

Key Requirements:

  • Proven experience as a DevOps Engineer or a similar role, preferably in a cloud-based environment Azure (is a plus), AWS, or Google Cloud.
  • Working knowledge of application and infrastructure monitoring systems such as Azure Monitor and Application Insights.
  • Solid understanding of configuration management and infrastructure-as-code tools (e.g., Terraform).
  • Familiarity with networking concepts and protocols (TCP/IP, DNS, VPN).
  • Proficiency in scripting tools (e.g., PowerShell) and automation tools (e.g., Octopus).
  • Knowledge of containerisation technologies (e.g., Kubernetes) is a plus.
  • Experience with message queuing tools and caching mechanisms (e.g., Redis).
  • Familiarity with monitoring and logging tools (e.g., Nagios, Site24x7).
  • Hands-on experience with implementing and optimising CI/CD pipelines to be able to ship code in an efficient and lean manner using tools such as Azure DevOps and Octopus.
  • Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced and dynamic environment.
  • Basic understanding of Data Lake and Data warehousing principles.
  • Excellent communication and collaboration skills.

 

Education, Certifications & Experience:

  • Bachelor’s degree in computer science, information technology, or a related field.
  • Minimum of 3 years of proven experience.
  • Experience with Azure DevOps, JIRA and Confluence.
  • Microsoft certifications such as Azure Administrator Associate, Developer Associate and DevOps Expert are highly recommended.

Soft Skills:

  • Ability to analyse and interpret complex problems or processes.
  • Strong planning and prioritisation skills.
  • Strong collaboration skills that enable coordination of activities between technical teams.
  • Ability to acquire new knowledge and learn new skills rapidly.
  • Ability to work under pressure and with minimal supervision.

What We Offer:

  • Competitive Salary
  • Career Progression
  • Personal Development
  • Private Health Insurance
  • Wellbeing Allowance
  • Team Building Events
  • Free Lunch Thursdays
  • Monthly Breakfast Boost
  • Casual Business Environment
  • Vending Machine Allowance
  • Discount & Award Programs

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