Engineer, Sr. Dev Ops

Engineer, Sr. Dev Ops

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Position open to remote:
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Reengineering one of America’s most antiquated industries is no small task. But at Variant, we like a challenge. And we’re committed to our cause. We believe drivers and shippers deserve better. We believe technology can transform trucking. And we know that when you hire the very best people, you get the very best results.

And at Variant, that means reimagining every aspect of the driver experience. It also means successfully scaling a business model that others said couldn’t be scaled. So, if you want to be part of a cross‑functional team that is using a first‑of‑it‑kind platform to overhaul the long‑haul trucking industry, we invite you to get on board.

This is a once‑in‑a‑lifetime opportunity to be part of transforming one of America’s largest industries from the inside out. If that’s not enough, we also offer a highly‑competitive compensation package, unlimited paid‑time off, a collaborative work environment, and a team invested in each other’s growth. Additionally, we have profit‑sharing, an employee stock purchasing program, 401K matching, a professional development allowance, and a tricked‑out office that you can work from post‑COVID.

So, join us, and let’s reengineer this industry. Permanently. And for the better.

The Sr Dev Ops Engineer will manage our growing hybrid infrastructure and build tools to increase the productivity of the engineering team. Dev Ops Engineers at U.S. Xpress are part of the Cloud Ops and Infrastructure team. They are extremely code savvy with hybrid‑cloud approach, function using software engineering paradigms, extensively use infrastructure as code, deploy applications at scale on Kubernetes, and work with several AWS and container platforms.

They also work closely with backend, frontend, mobile, and data engineering teams.

• · Create custom Git Hub Actions for building applications
• · Develop script modules to deploy applications to end platform
• · Develop a framework to backup/restore from containers and platforms
• · Gain knowledge about Kubernetes and develop controllers to auto remediate issues inside a containerized cluster
• · Work on IAAC using Terraform to create resources using the best practices that enables reporting and monitoring
• · Engage in idea/knowledge transfer within team and with the development teams
• · Mentor junior developers in all technical aspects such as design and implementation
• · Harden the security of the accounts, but at the same time allow the ease of deployment
• · Collaborate in‑person with all levels of the organization to harness collective intelligence of the workforce
• · Attend all in‑person meetings and trainings on recent developments, goals, and objectives. Participate in such discussions by offering input and advice
• · Regularly engage remotely and in‑person with customers and potential customers to establish rapport, open communication, and expectations

• · Bachelor of Science degree or equivalent required
• · Equivalent years of experience are defined as one year of professional experience for each year of college requested

• 5-7 years relevant experience required
• · Transportation, Logistics, and/or Tech experience a plus

• · Excellent Knowledge of container platform like Talos and Kubernetes
• · Experience using AWS console and creating resources in AWS
• · Experience in terminal‑based languages like Bash and Power Shell
• · Experience in debugging issues in Linux systems
• · In depth knowledge and experience working in
• · Have coded IAAC using an infrastructure creation tool such as Terraform
• · Experience troubleshooting Linux systems be it in server or Docker
• · Demonstrated ability to think strategically
• · Demonstrated ability to think conceptually
• · Demonstrated depth of business knowledge and technical expertise
• · Demonstrated proficiency in data and process analysis and data modeling
• · Demonstrated ability to build and maintain strong relationships with peers and business partners across the corporation
• · Capable of performing project leader role on medium to large…