Cyndx is an Artificial Intelligence and Natural Language Processing (NLP) platform that offers 'search and discovery' solutions for entrepreneurs, start-ups, investors, and acquirers. Our subscription-based solution helps enhance capital raising, acquisitions, and other business opportunities. Our platform hosts data on over 25 million companies world-wide and is used by some of the largest financial institutions in the world.
We're seeking an experienced DevOps Engineer to join our dynamic team in New York City. This role is ideal for a candidate with a strong DevOps background, a knack for problem-solving, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced startup environment. As our DevOps Engineer, you'll play a key role in managing and enhancing our infrastructure, working closely with the backend team to ensure scalable and reliable systems for our applications.
Note: this is a hybrid role and is required to be in the office 4 days a week (Monday-Thursday)
Key Responsibilities:
- Develop and manage infrastructure using Terraform, enabling repeatable, secure, and scalable provisioning of cloud resources.
- Build and maintain Docker containerization for microservices, optimizing application deployment and enhancing CI/CD processes.
- Write and manage automation scripts in Python and other scripting languages to streamline deployment, monitoring, and operational processes.
- Configure and manage cloud infrastructure in Google Cloud Platform (GCP), ensuring efficient use of cloud resources and cost-effective solutions.
- Collaborate with the backend engineering team to integrate infrastructure requirements into application development.
- Handle multi-tasking between projects and actively engage in improving systems architecture to meet the growing needs of our startup.
- Troubleshoot and resolve infrastructure issues promptly, maintaining high system uptime and reliability.
Requirements:
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience).
- 3+ years of experience as a DevOps Engineer or similar role in a fast-paced startup environment.
- Proficiency in infrastructure as code (IaC) using Terraform (3+ years of experience).
- Strong experience with Docker (3+ years), including deployment, orchestration, and container management.
- Advanced scripting skills, preferably in Python and other scripting languages for automation.
- Hands-on experience with Google Cloud Platform (GCP) services, deployment, and maintenance.
- Proven ability to multi-task, work independently, and prioritize in a dynamic startup environment.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience with monitoring tools (e.g., Prometheus, Grafana) and CI/CD pipelines.
- Strong understanding of networking, security, and load balancing in cloud environments.
Reporting:This role reports to the backend engineering team and requires frequent collaboration with development and product teams.
Benefits:
- Competitive salary
- Lunch provided 2 days a week
- Comprehensive benefits, including health, dental, and vision insurance.
- Generous PTO and a centrally located office