Head of DevOps

Description

We're looking for a highly skilled and motivated professional to join our Tel-Aviv team as the Head of DevOps (Retail Execution). This leader will be instrumental in optimizing our infrastructure, enhancing observability, championing efficient CI/CD practices, and implementing FinOps strategies to ensure cost-effective resource utilization. 

About Trax 

Trax’s mission is to enable brands and retailers to harness the power of digital technologies to produce the best shopping experiences imaginable. Trax’s retail platform allows customers to understand what is happening on shelf, in every store, all the time so they can focus on what they do best – delighting shoppers. Many of the world’s top CPG companies and retailers use Trax’s dynamic merchandising, in-store execution, shopper engagement, market measurement, analytics, and shelf monitoring solutions at scale to drive positive shopper experiences and unlock revenue opportunities at all points of sale. As pioneers in computer vision, Trax continues to lead the industry in innovation and excellence through development of advanced technologies and autonomous data collection methods. Trax is a global company with hubs in the United States, Singapore and Israel, serving customers in more than 90 countries worldwide. To learn more, visit www.traxretail.com. 

Responsibilities 

• Team leadership: Guide and mentor a high-performing team of DevOps engineers, fostering a collaborative and results-oriented culture.
• Kubernetes expertise: Design, implement, optimize, and secure our production-grade Kubernetes infrastructure, ensuring high availability, scalability, observability, and cost efficiency.
• Cloud operations: Architect and optimize our cloud environment (preferably AWS or GCP) with a strong emphasis on security, compliance, and cost-effectiveness.
• Observability: Implement robust monitoring, logging, and tracing solutions to provide deep insights into system health, performance, security, and cost drivers.
• CI/CD and development responsibilities: Design and maintain efficient CI/CD pipelines in collaboration with the development teams. Advocate for developer-friendly tools, processes, and documentation, streamlining development workflows within our cloud environment.
• FinOps champion: Proactively analyze cloud spending, identify cost optimization opportunities, and implement FinOps strategies to align resource usage with business goals.
• Staying up to date: Research and evaluate emerging DevOps tools, cloud technologies, security practices, and FinOps methodologies to continuously enhance our platform. 

Minimum Qualifications 

• 5+ years of experience in DevOps roles.
• 2+ years of experience in leading and mentoring technical teams.
• Deep expertise in Kubernetes architecture, administration, security, and troubleshooting.
• Strong knowledge of cloud platforms (preferably AWS or GCP), cloud-native technologies, and security practices.
• Solid understanding of CI/CD principles, methodologies, and security considerations within pipelines.
• Experience with infrastructure as code (IaC) tools such as Terraform or CloudFormation.
• In-depth knowledge of observability tools and techniques (e.g., Prometheus, Grafana, Jaeger).
• Experience in FinOps principles and cost-optimization practices.
• Solid coding skills, preferably in Python.
• Solid foundation in IT operations, including system administration (Linux), networking, and security.
• Fluency in English.
• Excellent communication, collaboration, and interpersonal skills.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Ability to prioritize tasks effectively and manage multiple projects simultaneously
• Ability to work independently and as part of a cross-functional team.

What we offer 

• Working on state-of-the-art technology with an international team.
• Hybrid working model.
• Career path internally.
• Learning & development opportunities.

Trax is committed to a diverse, inclusive, and equitable workplace where all team members, whatever their gender, race, ethnicity, national origin, age, sexual orientation or identity, education, or disability, feels valued and respected. We are committed to a nondiscriminatory approach and maintaining an inclusive environment with equitable treatment for all.

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