Symbotic
Senior DevOps Engineer
Job Description
What we need
Exol is seeking an experienced and security-focused Senior DevOps Engineer to join our growing team. In this role, you will bridge the gap between software development and IT operations, ensuring our infrastructure and software delivery pipelines are efficient, scalable, and secure.
You will be the subject matter expert of our cloud infrastructure, heavily focused on Google Cloud Platform. You will work directly with software developers to automate software deployment workflows, infrastructure as code (IaC) pipelines, and ensure high availability for our software services.
This is a fast-paced environment where agility is key. We need someone who can not only write clean, modular Terraform code but also strategize on cloud architectures and operational excellence.
What we do
Exol* is pioneering fulfillment as-a-service, offering outsourced warehousing operations and specializing in automated warehousing solutions. Our focus is on the efficient movement of goods in cases and pallets across all sectors, such as CPG, food and beverage, wholesale, and retail.
*Exol is an independently managed joint venture between Symbotic and Softbank
What you’ll do
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Infrastructure as Code (IaC): Design, build, and maintain production-grade cloud infrastructure using Terraform.
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You will be responsible for state management, module development, and ensuring our delivery pipelines are efficient, repeatable, and scalable.
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Cloud Architecture: Architect and deploy secure, scalable solutions on GCP (GKE, Cloud Run, Compute Engine, Cloud SQL, VPCs, etc).
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CI/CD Implementation: Build and optimize CI/CD pipelines (e.g., GitHub Actions, GitLab CI, or Jenkins) to enable seamless code deployment from development to production.
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Multi-Cloud Strategy: Leverage your experience with other cloud providers (AWS or Azure) to assist with integrations, migrations, or disaster recovery strategies.
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Reliability & Monitoring: Implement robust monitoring, logging, and alerting solutions (e.g., Prometheus, Grafana, Google Cloud Operations Suite) to ensure system health.
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Collaboration: Act as an embedded consultant for the software development team, helping them containerize applications (Docker/Kubernetes) and troubleshoot issues.
What we need
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Bachelor’s degree in computer science or a related field preferred.
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Minimum 8 years of DevOps or Cloud Engineering experience, with multiple years working in GCP.
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Terraform Expertise: Deep proficiency in Terraform is non-negotiable. You must have experience writing custom modules, managing remote state, and preventing infrastructure drift.
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Cloud Versatility: Demonstrated experience with multiple cloud providers is required.
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Containerization: Strong experience with Docker or Kubernetes or GKE specifically.
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Scripting: Proficiency in Python, Go, or Bash for automation tasks.
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Environment: Proven track record working in a fast-paced software start-up environment; ability to context-switch and manage competing priorities effectively.
Preferred Qualifications
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GCP Professional Cloud Architect or DevOps Engineer certification.
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Experience with "GitOps" workflows (e.g., ArgoCD, Helm Charts).
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Proven knowledge of security compliance frameworks (SOC 2, ISO 27001) and deploying secure infrastructure.
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Experience deploying and managing database platforms and storage lifecycles.
Our Environment
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Travel could be up to 10% of the time. Employee must have a valid driver’s license and the ability to drive and/or fly to client and other customer locations
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The employee is responsible for owning a credit card and managing expenses personally to be reimbursed on a bi-weekly basis.
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This is an in-warehouse role; you’ll spend time on the floor as well as in the office.
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Flexibility to work multiple shifts (day, swing, night) or be on call depending on operational demands.
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Ability to walk/stand for extended periods, climb stairs/ladders, and tolerate warehouse environmental conditions (temperature variations, noise, etc).
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