Senior DevOps Engineer–REF1105
About Creative Software
Founded in 1999, Creative Software is a global technology enabler and pioneer in Sri Lanka’s tech industry. We manage teams of high-performing, dedicated software engineers for our global clientele, providing them with end-to-end software development and maintenance services through team augmentation.
Embark on a Creative career that offers a dynamic work environment, competitive intern allowance, and room for personal and professional growth. Be part of a community of professionals, contributing to an inclusive culture that provides you with valuable local and global exposure. At Creative, we offer a variety of spaces that support work-life balance and integrates wellness into our workspace experience.
We are seeking a skilled and motivated Senior DevOps Engineer to join our team. The ideal candidate will bring a strong background in cloud-native technologies, software development, and hands-on experience with modern automation, observability, and infrastructure practices. This role is a great opportunity to work on cutting-edge systems while contributing to scalable, resilient, and maintainable infrastructure.
Key Responsibilities
· Design, develop, and maintain scalable tools and applications using Python or Shell scripting.
· Deploy, manage, and troubleshoot Kubernetes clusters and related tooling (Helm, Docker).
· Set up and maintain observability platforms (Prometheus, Grafana, Fluentbit/Fluentd).
· Implement distributed tracing and monitoring using OpenTelemetry.
· Build and maintain CI/CD pipelines and adopt Infrastructure as Code (IaC) principles using tools like ArgoCD and Terraform.
· Contribute to system architecture and implementation aligned with CNCF projects and best practices.
Preferred Qualifications
· Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Engineering, or a related field.
· Prior 2+ years’ experience in DevOps & Infrastructure/Systems management, or platform engineering.
· Familiarity with GitOps principles
· CNCF certifications (CKA, CKS, etc.) and experience architecting solutions on a major cloud platform (AWS, Azure, or GCP) will be added advantages.
Soft Skills & Collaboration
· Strong stakeholder management skills, capable of engaging with senior leadership, infrastructure, and development teams.
· Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to work effectively across geographically distributed teams.
· Ability to clearly communicate technical concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
· Proactive, problem-solving mindset, able to identify and drive infrastructure improvements.
· Strong organizational and prioritization skills, able to manage multiple concurrent tasks and projects.
· Ability to drive technological changes in infrastructure and platform, while actively keeping local teams and relevant stakeholders informed.