Senior Back-End Software Engineer

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The Opportunity:

The Senior DevOps Engineer at PepsiCo will be instrumental in merging the realms of software development and IT operations within the Strategy & Transformation (S&T) organization, leveraging DevOps methodologies to enhance the software delivery process. This role is central to PepsiCo's digital transformation efforts, ensuring the development and deployment of high-quality software through the implementation of Continuous Integration and Continuous Deployment (CI/CD) pipelines and Infrastructure as Code (IaC) practices. The candidate will lead the automation and scalability of infrastructure, alongside monitoring and logging to uphold system performance and swiftly resolve issues.

This individual will not only provide technical leadership and direction to our software development teams but also promote a culture of collaboration across various engineering teams. By integrating security practices early in the development lifecycle (DevSecOps) and optimizing system performance, the Senior DevOps Engineer will contribute to the creation of resilient and efficient software solutions. Additionally, they will manage the DevOps toolchain, orchestrate disaster recovery plans, and oversee cost optimization efforts. Embracing a DevOps culture, this role is pivotal in shortening development cycles, boosting deployment frequency, and ensuring stable operating environments, thereby elevating product quality and enhancing customer satisfaction across PepsiCo's value chain.

Your Impact:

As Senior Software Engineer your scope would consist of

• Design, implement, and manage Continuous Integration and Continuous Deployment (CI/CD) pipelines to automate and streamline our software release processes.
• Adopt and promote Infrastructure as Code (IaC) practices to ensure scalable, reliable, and reproducible infrastructure management.
• Lead the development and maintenance of monitoring and logging systems to proactively identify and resolve system and application issues.
• Integrate security practices into the development lifecycle (DevSecOps) to identify and mitigate security risks early in the process.
• Foster a culture of collaboration between the development, operations, and cross-functional teams to optimize workflow and project delivery.
• Conduct system performance optimizations to ensure efficient operation of our applications and services.
• Oversee the selection and management of the DevOps toolchain, including version control systems, deployment automation tools, and orchestration platforms.
• Develop and implement disaster recovery and backup strategies to ensure data integrity and system resilience.
• Monitor cloud and infrastructure costs, implementing strategies to optimize expenses without compromising on performance.
• Manage and execute system changes with minimal disruption, ensuring stability and control across environments.

Who Are We Looking For?

Education

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.

Experience

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in a DevOps role, with a proven track record of developing and deploying scalable software solutions.
• Strong expertise in CI/CD pipeline tools (e.g., Jenkins, GitLab CI, CircleCI), Infrastructure as Code (e.g., Terraform, Ansible), and container orchestration platforms (e.g., Kubernetes, Docker).
• Proficient in monitoring and logging tools (e.g., Prometheus, Grafana, ELK stack) and cloud services (e.g., AWS, Azure, GCP).
• Solid understanding of coding and scripting languages (e.g., Python, Bash, Go).
• Experience with version control systems (e.g., Git) and agile project management methodologies.
• Excellent problem-solving skills, with the ability to lead and mentor teams in a dynamic and fast-paced environment.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, capable of working closely with cross-functional teams to achieve project and organizational goals.

If this is an opportunity that interests you, we encourage you to apply even if you do not meet 100% of the requirements. 

What can you expect from us:

• Opportunities to learn and develop every day through a wide range of programs.
• Internal digital platforms that promote self-learning.
• Development programs according to Leadership skills.
• Specialized training according to the role.
• Learning experiences with internal and external providers.
• We love to celebrate success, which is why we have recognition programs for seniority, behavior, leadership, moments of life, among others.
• Financial wellness programs that will help you reach your goals in all stages of life.
• A flexibility program that will allow you to balance your personal and work life, adapting your working day to your lifestyle.
• And because your family is also important to us, they can also enjoy benefits such as our Wellness Line, thousands of Agreements and Discounts, Scholarship programs for your children, Aid Plans for different moments of life, among others.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We respect and value diversity as a work force and innovation for the organization.