DevOps Engineer
BuildOps
At BuildOps, we’re building a groundbreaking software solution, purpose-built to support today’s commercial contractors. From helping our customers manage their service department all the way to project management, we’re breaking the mold and building a team that invests in our mission statement. We love driven, self-motivated folks experienced in tech start-ups and thrive in fast-paced environments. Could you be our next hire?
This candidate will join a well-funded, fast-growing technology startup with the unique opportunity to help build out a critical function for the company.
We are seeking a skilled DevOps Engineer to join our Engineering team. This role involves managing and optimizing our development and deployment processes to ensure seamless integration and delivery of software products. The ideal candidate will have experience in cloud infrastructure, automation, and continuous integration/continuous deployment (CI/CD) practices.
What you will do:
Infrastructure Management:
- Maintain and optimize cloud-based infrastructure to support scalable applications.
- Implement infrastructure as code (IaC) using tools like Terraform/Terragrunt and/or CloudFormation.
CI/CD Pipeline Development:
- Develop and maintain CI/CD pipelines to automate the build, test, and deployment processes.
- Collaborate with development teams to integrate automated testing into the CI/CD pipeline.
Monitoring & Performance Optimization:
- Set up monitoring and alerting systems to ensure the reliability and performance of applications.
- Analyze system performance metrics and implement improvements as needed.
- Understanding of underlying systems and technologies (operating systems/*nix{linux/unix}, networking{firewalls, proxies, etc}, databases{mysql/postgresql}, queues & streams)
- knowledge of modern metrics and apm systems (datadog, newrelic, prometheus, grafana statsd, etc)
Collaboration & Support:
- Work closely with development, QA, and product teams to ensure smooth software delivery.
- Provide support for incident management and troubleshooting.
What We Look For:
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field; Master's degree preferred.
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
- 3+ years of experience in DevOps or related roles.
- Proficiency in cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud.
- Experience with CI/CD tools like Jenkins, GitLab CI, or CircleCI.
- Strong scripting skills in languages like Bash, Python, or Ruby.
- Familiarity with containerization technologies such as Docker and Kubernetes.
- Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
- Strong communication skills and ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic startup environment and adapt to change
What we offer:
- Company equity/stock options.
- Comprehensive benefits package.
- Work from home stipend and flexible PTO.
- MacBook computer and accessories.
- Fast-paced, collaborative, and dynamic work environment.
- Opportunities for growth and career advancement.
- Chance to work with cutting-edge technology and innovative solutions.
- Ability to make a significant impact on the growth and success of the company.
About BuildOps:
BuildOps is a fast-paced, high-growth start-up committed to transforming a $300B+ industry through an innovative all-in-one SaaS platform. Leveraging the latest technology, we’re taking Commercial Specialty Contractors from the world of pen and paper to cloud-based, data-driven operations. Our leadership team has deep experience in both the Construction and SaaS technology industries, as well as a resume that includes Stanford, Harvard, Wharton, Cornell, Microsoft, and multiple successful start-up exits.
BuildOps has more than doubled year-over-year while raising over $140 million in total funding (including a recent round in Feb 2024). Top-tier investors like Founders Fund, Siemens, B Capital Group (BCG's venture arm), 01 Advisors, and more have backed BuildOps! Also, Dick Costolo, former CEO of Twitter, just joined our board, adding to an impressive group of investors/advisors including former President of Salesforce, Gavin Patterson; CAA founder Michael Ovitz; NFL legend Joe Montana; former heavyweight champion Mike Tyson, and Boost Mobile CEO Stephen Stokols.
Forbes Magazine
“BuildOps is unique because it addresses the problem of efficiency in construction for an often-overlooked audience. Rather than focusing on large projects, or catering to owners, they look to the needs of technician-heavy subcontracting firms working in the commercial space.”
TechCrunch
“The new financing will be used to support the company’s continued growth. BuildOps sells software that integrates scheduling, dispatching, inventory management, contracts, workflow and accounting into a single software package for commercial real estate contractors with staff ranging from a few dozen to several hundred employees.”
Crunchbase
In a statement, [former NFL superstar] Joe Montana noted that his firm (Liquid 2 Ventures) has an investment thesis in supporting America’s working class… “I just love the idea of making their lives far easier and better,” he said. With BuildOps, “you have one solution that does it all and talks seamlessly to every single part of their business from parts to ordering to inventory and more.”