Staff Software Development Engineer - DevOps
About Gruve
Gruve is an innovative software services startup dedicated to transforming enterprises to AI powerhouses. We specialize in cybersecurity, customer experience, cloud infrastructure, and advanced technologies such as Large Language Models (LLMs). Our mission is to assist our customers in their business strategies utilizing their data to make more intelligent decisions. As a well-funded early-stage startup, Gruve offers a dynamic environment with strong customer and partner networks.
About the Role
We are looking for a highly experienced Principal DevOps Engineer to lead our multi-cloud infrastructure, CI/CD ecosystem, and automation strategy across AWS/Azure/GCP. This role requires deep hands-on expertise, strong architectural vision, and the ability to drive platform reliability, scalability, and cost optimization while mentoring engineering teams.
Key Responsibilities
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Architect scalable, secure, and highly available multi-cloud infrastructure.
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Own and optimize CI/CD pipelines for fast, reliable, and secure releases.
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Lead Kubernetes platform operations and containerization strategy.
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Drive Infrastructure-as-Code initiatives using Terraform.
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Implement observability, monitoring, and reliability best practices (SLOs/SLIs).
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Optimize cloud costs through right-sizing and governance controls.
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Integrate security and compliance into CI/CD (DevSecOps).
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Mentor engineers and define DevOps standards across teams.
Required Qualifications
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12+ years in DevOps / Cloud Engineering.
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Strong hands-on experience in AWS/Azure/GCP (multi-cloud preferred).
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Expertise in CI/CD tools (Jenkins, GitHub Actions, ArgoCD).
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Deep knowledge of Kubernetes, Docker, and Terraform.
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Proficiency in Python and Shell scripting.
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Strong understanding of Git workflows, release management, and branching strategies.
Preferred
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Experience with observability tools (Prometheus, Grafana, ELK).
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Knowledge of FinOps and cloud cost optimization.
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Familiarity with DevSecOps, IAM, RBAC, and security automation.
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Exposure to SRE and platform engineering practices.
Why Gruve
At Gruve, we foster a culture of innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive and contribute their best work. If you’re passionate about technology and eager to make an impact, we’d love to hear from you.
Gruve is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and thank all who apply; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.