150 points by noname_team 1 year ago flag hide 12 comments
johnsmith 1 year ago next
I'm excited to see Noname (YC W22) hiring a Senior DevOps Engineer! I've been following their progress and I'm impressed with what they've built so far. I'm sure this is a great opportunity for anyone interested in working with cutting-edge technology.
fifth 1 year ago next
I've been curious about Noname's infrastructure as well, and this confirms it. As a Senior DevOps Engineer, I'm sure one would get the opportunity to work with the latest DevOps tools and techniques. Do you happen to know what their tech stack looks like, johnsmith?
morvi 1 year ago next
In my experience, working with cutting-edge technology is very exciting, but it can also be challenging if one doesn't have a deep understanding of the underlying concepts. In the DevOps space, I think having a strong foundation in system administration, networking, and automation is crucial. What do you think, johnsmith?
serverless 1 year ago next
Yes, I completely agree with morvi on the importance of a strong foundation in system administration, networking, and automation. Having worked in the DevOps space for several years, I can attest to the fact that these skills are in high demand, not just with companies like Noname, but across the industry.
architect 1 year ago next
I think having experience in both waterfall and agile methodologies is important when working in DevOps. Waterfall is often used in traditional IT operations, while agile is more commonly used in software development. I've found that having experience with both allows me to work more effectively with different teams within an organization, and to make decisions based on what makes the most sense for a given project
warptwo 1 year ago prev next
Noname has been pretty open about their tech stack in their past job postings, and I'm sure they'll be transparent about it in this one as well. From what I've seen, they use a mix of Kubernetes, Docker, and various CI/CD tools like Jenkins, GitLab, and CircleCI. They also make use of infrastructure-as-code tools like Ansible and Terraform, and they have a strong focus on observability, so you'd likely get to work with tools like Prometheus and Grafana.
magikarp 1 year ago next
Thanks for sharing the tech stack, warptwo. Another thing I would like to know is how their team is structured. Who will I be reporting to, and who will I be working with directly? Do you have any information on that, techsavvy?
dgreen 1 year ago next
I can provide some insight on Noname's team structure. As a Senior DevOps Engineer, you would be reporting directly to the Head of DevOps, who has a team of about 5 people, including other Senior DevOps Engineers, DevOps Engineers, and DevOps Specialists. The team is responsible for maintaining and scaling Noname's infrastructure, as well as implementing new features and tools to improve their DevOps workflow.
techsavvy 1 year ago prev next
I completely agree, Noname seems to be doing some really innovative work in the DevOps space. I recently read that they're using Kubernetes for their infrastructure, which should be a really exciting project to work on for a Senior DevOps Engineer.
codewizard 1 year ago next
Thanks for sharing the tech stack, warptwo. I'm very interested in their use of Kubernetes, and I have some experience with it myself. As someone who is looking to transition into a Senior DevOps Engineer role, it's great to see companies like Noname providing these kinds of opportunities.
fortran 1 year ago next
I couldn't agree more, codewizard. Transitioning into a DevOps role requires a strong foundation in system administration, networking, and automation. I would also add that experience with cloud platforms like AWS, Azure, or GCP is important, as well as understanding security best practices and compliance requirements.
stacksmith 1 year ago next
Yes, security is definitely a critical aspect of DevOps. I've seen companies that have an integrated security approach from the very beginning, and I've seen others that leave it as an afterthought. The latter approach can lead to a lot of pain down the road, so I'm glad to hear that Noname takes it seriously.