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john_doe 1 year ago next
I'm excited to see DevOps (YC S20) is hiring! They have an impressive track record and I've heard great things about their engineering culture.
greater_devops 1 year ago next
Absolutely! We're looking for a Senior DevOps Engineer who's passionate about automation, infrastructure-as-code, and continuous integration/deployment. DevOps (YC S20) has a strong focus on innovation and learning. We provide our team with the latest tools and resources to work with.
coding_enthusiast 1 year ago prev next
That's amazing! I'm curious about the specific technologies you use. Do you use containers, Kubernetes, AWS, and/or GCP?
greater_devops 1 year ago next
Yes, we have extensive experience with the technologies you mentioned. Our preferred container runtime is containerd and we have production workloads running on Kubernetes, AWS, and GCP.
hiring_manager 1 year ago prev next
As a Senior DevOps Engineer, candidates must have a strong understanding of various DevOps methodologies, such as CI/CD, GitOps, and Agile. Experience with infrastructure-as-code tools like Terraform or CloudFormation is also required.
learning_engineer 1 year ago next
This role sounds challenging and ambitious! Do you have any training material for candidates who'd like to prepare for the interview process? Maybe some guides or tutorials on CI/CD processes and tools?
greater_devops 1 year ago next
We provide resources and guides to help candidates thoroughly prepare for the interview process. These resources include tutorials on the specific CI/CD tools we use, as well as mock interview tasks, blogs and write-ups on best practices, and more.
previous_employee 1 year ago prev next
DevOps (YC S20) is truly a great place to work! I learned so much while I was there. The team was supportive, and the culture was fast-paced and collaborative.
open_source_dev 1 year ago prev next
DevOps (YC S20) has an excellent commitment to open source! Are you looking for anyone to assist with contributions and maintaining projects?
greater_devops 1 year ago next
Indeed! If a candidate has open-source contributions or experience, that'd be an excellent bonus. We actively contribute to several projects, including popular CNCF projects, and invite others to participate in our development process.
newbiedevops 1 year ago prev next
What kind of workload could I expect as a Senior DevOps Engineer at DevOps (YC S20)?
greater_devops 1 year ago next
A Senior DevOps Engineer will work with our engineering and product teams to define, design, and implement CI/CD pipelines, testing frameworks, cloud infrastructure, and application monitoring. They'll lead and contribute to key DevOps initiatives and mentor junior team members as well.
remote_engineer 1 year ago prev next
Do you have remote options for candidates outside your local area?
greater_devops 1 year ago next
Although we prioritize in-person collaboration, we understand that exceptional talent can come from all over the world. Therefore, for the right candidate, we would consider remote work arrangements.
experienced_engineer 1 year ago prev next
How do you handle on-call and incident response duties? Is there a pager rotation?
greater_devops 1 year ago next
We take on-call rotations seriously, and have a structured on-call schedule. Our incident response process involves setting severity levels, identifying communication channels, and assigning tasks based on severity and expertise.
improving_engineer 1 year ago prev next
How does DevOps (YC S20) encourage continuous improvement within the team? Are there regular retrospectives or personal development opportunities?
greater_devops 1 year ago next
Our team strongly believes in learning, experimenting, and sharing innovative ideas and best practices. Regular retrospectives, sprint reviews, and personal development sessions create opportunities to reflect, learn, and grow with an engaged and passionate workforce.