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Full-Time

Lead Devops Engineer

Posted on 6/28/2024

Digital Turbine

1,001-5,000 employees

Mobile growth platform for advertising monetization

Consumer Software

Fintech

Senior, Expert

Austin, TX, USA

Hybrid position in Austin, TX.

Category

DevOps & Infrastructure

DevOps Engineering

Required Skills

Bash

Kubernetes

Python

Digital Ocean

Development Operations (DevOps)

Google Cloud Platform

Requirements

Minimum 5+ years of experience as a DevOps Engineer.
2+ years’ experience leading a team of DevOps engineers.
Extensive hands-on experience with Google Cloud Platform (GCP), including Kubernetes Engine (GKE).
Strong understanding of CI/CD principles and methodologies.
Proficiency in scripting languages like Bash, Python, or Go.
Excellent communication, collaboration, and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

Lead and mentor a team of DevOps engineers, fostering collaboration and knowledge sharing.
Design, build, and implement robust CI/CD pipelines for efficient software delivery.
Build, manage and optimize solutions on Google Cloud.
Automate infrastructure provisioning and configuration management.
Troubleshoot and resolve complex infrastructure and application issues.
Collaborate with development and operations teams to ensure seamless deployments and efficient workflows.
Stay up to date on the latest DevOps trends and technologies, including Kubernetes best practices.

We are seeking a highly skilled Lead DevOps Engineer with a strong inclination and interest in transitioning into a people management role. As a Lead DevOps Engineer, you will spearhead our DevOps initiatives, ensuring the seamless integration of development and operations teams, while also actively participating in the mentorship and development of team members. This Lead DevOps Engineer role requires a deep understanding of DevOps principles, excellent leadership abilities, and a passion for fostering a collaborative and high-performance work culture.

By leveraging your experiences and development skills you will work hand in hand with DevOps Engineers to provide quality solutions that improve delivery of value to customers, reduce costs, and eliminate toil.

Responsibilities of the Lead DevOps Engineer:

Lead and mentor a team of DevOps engineers, fostering collaboration and knowledge sharing.
Design, build, and implement robust CI/CD pipelines for efficient software delivery.
Build, manage and optimize solutions on Google Cloud.
Automate infrastructure provisioning and configuration management.
Troubleshoot and resolve complex infrastructure and application issues.
Collaborate with development and operations teams to ensure seamless deployments and efficient workflows.
Stay up to date on the latest DevOps trends and technologies, including Kubernetes best practices.

Qualifications of the Lead DevOps Engineer:

Minimum 5+ years of experience as a DevOps Engineer.
2+ years’ experience leading a team of DevOps engineers.
Extensive hands-on experience with Google Cloud Platform (GCP), including Kubernetes Engine (GKE).
Strong understanding of CI/CD principles and methodologies.
Proficiency in scripting languages like Bash, Python, or Go.
Excellent communication, collaboration, and problem-solving skills.

Preferred Experience of the Lead DevOps Engineer:

Experience with monitoring and logging solutions built on the Grafana Stack.
Certifications in GCP or Kubernetes.
Experience with Gitlab CI/CD.

Digital Turbine

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Digital Turbine enhances advertising and monetization for clients such as advertisers, publishers, carriers, and OEMs through its mobile growth platform. The company uses proprietary technology that is integrated directly into devices by wireless operators and OEMs, allowing for efficient ad delivery. This integration helps clients maximize their revenue opportunities. Unlike many competitors, Digital Turbine focuses on providing a comprehensive ad stack that is embedded in devices, which streamlines the advertising process. The goal of Digital Turbine is to drive mobile growth and monetization for its clients while generating revenue through partnerships and service fees.

Company Stage

Series B

Total Funding

$28.8M

Headquarters

Austin, Texas

Founded

2011

Growth & Insights

Headcount

6 month growth

↑ 8%

1 year growth

↑ 9%

2 year growth

↑ 10%

Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

The appointment of Michael Akkerman as Chief Business Officer could bring fresh strategic insights and leadership to drive growth.
Despite a GAAP net loss, Digital Turbine's strong non-GAAP adjusted financial metrics indicate underlying business health and potential for profitability.
The partnership with Scope3 to deliver green advertising solutions aligns with global sustainability trends, potentially attracting eco-conscious brands and consumers.

What critics are saying

The significant GAAP net loss and goodwill impairment charge could signal underlying financial instability and affect investor confidence.
The shift towards alternative app stores, while innovative, may face adoption challenges and resistance from established app store ecosystems.

What makes Digital Turbine unique

Digital Turbine's collaboration with Scope3 to create Green Mobile Advertising Solutions positions it as a leader in sustainable advertising, a niche not widely addressed by competitors.
The company's focus on mobile gaming-first advertising strategies, as highlighted in their 'Game-Changing Shift' reports, sets them apart in effectively reaching underserved audience segments.
Digital Turbine's ability to leverage alternative app stores, driven by regulatory changes like the EU’s Digital Markets Act, offers a unique distribution advantage over traditional app store models.

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