Role at a GlanceThe Software Platform team's purpose is to empower software engineers, reduce unnecessary blockers, and increase our velocity to create exceptional products. They do this by making software effortless to build, deploy, and manage. Using automation, shared libraries, and DevOps tools, they solve the common software problems so other engineers can focus on Gecko's unique challenges.
This role will specifically focus on leveling up our cloud architecture and automation, empowering engineers to manage and own their own deployments without needing extensive cloud expertise. We are looking for someone to become the primary owner of Gecko's Cloud, supported by the rest of the team.
What you will doPrimary owner of Gecko's Cloud, discovering and designing solutions for a well-architected cloud
- Operational excellence (i.e. observability)
- Security, privacy, and compliance
- Reliability
- Cost optimization
- Performance optimization
- Contribute significantly to the Software Platform team's other work
- Smooth, intuitive, automated CI/CD
- Customer authentication
- Permission management
- DevOps Tool management and optimization
- Optimizing the local development experience
- Effective onboarding and internal training
- Enable new business for Gecko by architecting solutions to achieve necessary certifications (e.g. DoD IL4/5)
Technologies We UseWe use a variety of technologies, but we primarily operate using Python, React, and Typescript with Google Cloud Platform (GCP) as our primary cloud provider. Our cloud architecture is primarily serverless, stateless, and event-driven. This is a non-exhaustive list and we are tech agnostic in our interview process, so we encourage you to apply regardless of your background.
About YouRequired Skills- Previous experience in a DevOps role
- Strong automation/scripting skills
- Previous experience with one or more cloud platforms (GCP, AWS, Azure, etc.)
- Previous experience with Terraform
- Previous experience with cloud automation, CI/CD, and Docker
- Proficiency with Linux and command line tools
- Experience in developing and maintaining technical documentation and procedures
- Strong communication skills, both verbal and written
- Ability to work both independently and with cross-functional teams
Preferred Skills- Python
- Experience working with the US Government (DoD specifically)
- GCP specific experience
At Gecko, our people are our greatest investment. In addition to competitive compensation packages, we offer company equity, 401(k) matching, gender-neutral parental leave, full medical, dental, and vision insurance, mental health, ongoing professional development, family planning assistance, and flexible paid time off.
Gecko values collaboration, innovation, and partnership, and we believe we do our best work when we're together in person. We're an office-first culture but understand that sometimes you may need to work from home. Many people are in the office five days a week, others need a bit more flexibility. Ultimately, we care about the outcomes we achieve - and creating a culture of autonomy and trust that enables that impact.
