Senior DevOps Engineer

Role Overview

The DevOps engineer is responsible for the optimization and design of MediaAlpha’s AWS Cloud Environment. This role shall advise on improvements to the overall architecture of the platform while also leading DevOps-oriented projects that support MediaAlpha’s technologies.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with development.
• Update existing code and scripts (Perl, Python, etc.), as well as resolving script errors.
• Managing installation and configuration of solutions to keep the environment up to date.
• Support and collaborate closely with counterparts on the Technology, and Security team.
• Partner to improve application, system, security, and database processes.
• Identify and automate manual processes as discovered.
• Maintain the cloud environment.
• Support Cloud operations including management of day-to-day administration, planning, remediation issues, and timely resolution of issues for the cloud environment.
• Monitors and improves the cloud health, automation, and expense processes.
• Overseeing routine maintenance procedures and diagnostic tests.
• Respond to ticket requests and escalated incidents as required.
• Document processes and maintain performance metrics.
• Guide overall operations.
• Architect cloud environments within the Amazon platform.
• Mentor others on DevOps process and methodology.
• Conforming to best practices in cloud administration and cybersecurity.
• Contributing expertise on information system options, risk, and operational impact.

Requirements

• AWS Certifications a major plus
• At least 5 years of experience working in cloud and devops environments.
• At least 3 years of experience writing scripts with languages such as Python and Perl.
• At least 1 year experience with web applications and their backend function(s).
• Ability to oversee and mentor junior engineers, as well as report to management.
• Ability to install and configure software, gather test-stage data, and perform debugging.
• Aid software deployment by writing script updates and running diagnostics.
• Proficiency in documenting processes and monitoring performance metrics.
• Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills.
• Familiarity with:
  • Automation / DevOps - Packer, Terraform, Ansible, Docker, Kubernetes, CloudFormation, CI/CD, GIT, Blue / Green Deployments, Pagerduty
  • SSAE 16 SOC2, PCI, CCPA, OWASP, SSL, TLS, Encryption
  • AWS - EC2, IAM, RDS or Aurora, VPC, Route53, CloudWatch, S3, Billing
  • Bash, Shell, Perl, Python, PHP, Linux (Amazon or CentOS preferred), Apache

Work Location:

Hybrid: 1-2 days/week in-office on Tuesdays / Thursdays.

Compensation & Benefits

We are excited to offer a competitive base pay range of $120,000 to $200,000 per year for this position, based on experience and qualifications. But that's not all - as a valued member of our team, you will also have access to an array of top-notch benefits, including:

• Annual bonus program and participation in our Restricted Stock Unit program
• 100% Employer-paid health, dental, and vision insurance for you, your dependents, and spouse or registered domestic partner
• 100% Employer paid short term disability, long term disability, and life insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan with matching contributions to help you plan for your future
• Open Paid Time Off policy with a birthday day off and 11 holidays 
• Professional development reimbursement along with a subscription to Coursera
• Cell Phone, Wellness, and Internet expense reimbursement, along with a subscription to the Calm App
• 100% fully paid parental leave for team members up to 22 weeks for the primary caregiver and 12 weeks for the secondary caregiver 
• Dog-friendly offices (LA and AZ) along with a $300 pet adoption reimbursement 

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

MediaAlpha is committed to fostering, cultivating, and maintaining a culture of diversity, equity, and inclusion. Our philosophy and actions are built on the premise that as an employer and citizens of our communities, we can create opportunities for lasting change. 

Fair Chance

MediaAlpha will consider qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with state and local "Fair Chance" laws. We are also committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified applicants with disabilities and disabled veterans in our application process. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, please contact us at peopleops@mediaalpha.com or (213) 316-6256.