Sr. DevOps Engineer

Twenty80 is partnering with a tech-forward organization that’s investing in platform modernization at scale. We’re seeking a Platform Engineer (Lead-Level) to help lead the implementation of new features across a highly scalable, distributed system that includes middleware, microservices, and CI/CD infrastructure.

This is an exciting opportunity for a hands-on technical leader with a strong track record in large-scale distributed services and a passion for building mission-critical systems.

What You’ll Do

• Lead the implementation of new platform capabilities and microservices.
  

• Work closely with project managers to define scope and requirements.
  

• Assist in the creation of technical specifications and solution documentation.
  

• Collaborate with architects to design scalable and modern systems.
  

• Build and support both new and existing environments.
  

• Develop and maintain CI/CD pipelines following best practices.
  

• Design and test disaster recovery plans to meet SLA requirements.
  

• Patch and upgrade application software and infrastructure components.
  

• Act as SME on assigned systems (ElasticSearch, Vault, Apache NiFi).
  

• Provide mentorship to junior engineers and technical guidance across teams.
  

• Maintain and enhance data pipelines and assets using ElasticSearch.
  

• Build secure and scalable data flow processes using Apache NiFi.
  

• Configure and manage HashiCorp Vault for secrets and token policies.
  

• Provide rotating on-call support for production systems.
  

Requirements

What You’ll Bring

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field.
  

• 3+ years of deep hands-on experience with ElasticSearch, Apache NiFi, or HashiCorp Vault.
  

• 2–4 years supporting middleware and packaged applications.
  

• Experience with Java containers such as Tomcat, WebSphere, JBoss, or Weblogic.
  

• Proficiency in Docker and/or Kubernetes a strong plus.
  

• Hands-on experience with automation tools such as Jenkins, Ansible, SonarQube, Git, Artifactory, or Azure DevOps.
  

• Proficient in scripting with bash, Python, Ansible, PowerShell, or Perl.
  

• Knowledge of Linux environments (Red Hat preferred).
  

• Familiarity with networking fundamentals (DNS, DHCP, SSL, TCP/IP, routing, load balancing).
  

• Comfortable with basic troubleshooting and log analysis.
  

• Exposure to APM tools like Dynatrace a plus.
  

• Strong communication, documentation, and problem-solving skills.
  

• Self-driven and able to work both independently and collaboratively.
  

• Flexible and eager to stay current with new technologies.