DevOps Lead
SardineSalary not specified
- Full Time
- Junior (1 to 2 years)
$120,000 – $160,000Compensation
Mid-level (3 to 4 years), Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level
InternshipJob Type
UnknownVisa
Information Technology, Cloud ComputingIndustries
DevOps Software Engineer
Position Overview
- Location Type: Hybrid (Amsterdam or New York City)
- Job Type: Full-Time
- Salary: $140K - $206K
MotherDuck is transforming the data analyst user experience. We empower analysts using a novel cloud architecture built on DuckDB. We’re a diverse team of data industry veterans from Google, Amazon, Meta, Snowflake, and more. We’re looking for a solutions-oriented, collaborative, and creative DevOps Software Engineer to join our team and help streamline and support our existing infrastructure. This role requires a hybrid work arrangement and includes a 24-hour on-call shift approximately 3 weeks each year.
Responsibilities
- Design, implement, and manage scalable infrastructure using cloud-native technologies (primarily deployed in AWS, with multi-cloud expansion planned).
- Maintain, troubleshoot, and continuously improve existing CI/CD pipelines.
- Collaborate with development, security, and operations teams to implement best practices in automation, monitoring, and performance tuning.
- Manage infrastructure as code (IaC) using Terraform.
- Automate routine tasks to reduce manual effort and minimize downtime.
- Monitor system performance, troubleshoot issues, and ensure high availability of services.
- Implement robust security practices and ensure compliance with industry standards.
- Assist with incident response and conduct post-mortem analysis to continuously improve system reliability.
- Participate in on-call rotation.
Requirements
- Proven experience as a DevOps Engineer, Site Reliability Engineer, Systems Administrator, or related role.
- Experience with at least one major cloud provider (AWS, Google Cloud Platform, or Azure).
- Strong experience with CI/CD pipelines and automation tools (e.g., Jenkins, GitLab CI, CircleCI).
About MotherDuck
MotherDuck is on a mission to radically transform the data analyst user experience. We empower and delight analysts using a novel cloud architecture built on top of DuckDB, an open source foundation with a vibrant community. Our team is a diverse mix of passionate, collaborative and empathetic data industry veterans from Google, Amazon, Meta, Snowflake, Looker, SingleStore, Databricks, and the like.
Skills
AWS
Terraform
Jenkins
GitLab CI
CircleCI
CI/CD
Infrastructure as Code
Cloud-native technologies
Monitoring
Troubleshooting
Security Practices
Incident Response
MotherDuck
Database management and data exploration tool
About MotherDuck
MotherDuck provides a data exploration tool aimed at improving database management for businesses and organizations. This tool allows users to efficiently manage and analyze large datasets, making it suitable for a wide range of clients, from small businesses to large corporations. The product is designed to be user-friendly, addressing the high demand for reliable database management solutions in a competitive market. Unlike many competitors, MotherDuck's team consists of experienced database experts with backgrounds in web UI, cloud platforms, and data technologies, which enhances the product's effectiveness. The company operates on a subscription model, ensuring a steady revenue stream that supports ongoing product improvements. The goal of MotherDuck is to deliver a powerful yet accessible tool that simplifies data exploration and management for its users.
Seattle, WashingtonHeadquarters
2022Year Founded
$97.3MTotal Funding
SERIES_BCompany Stage
Data & Analytics, Enterprise SoftwareIndustries
11-50Employees