Job Specifications
Solace helps companies connect and integrate all of their assets through the power of event-driven architecture. Our technology makes it easy to unlock data silos and capture events occurring across large enterprises; stream information about those events everywhere it needs to be in real-time; and give the apps, AI agents and people who receive it the power to immediately react with decisive actions and smart decisions.
Many of the world’s biggest companies trust Solace to modernize their IT infrastructure by embracing trends like AI, cloud and IoT so they can create awesome experiences for their customers, partners and employees.
So, the next time you drive a car, order furniture online, fly in a plane, check your bank balance on your phone, your positive experience could be a direct result of our technology—and your hard work!
Overview
The Solace Platform Engineering team is looking for a Senior DevOps Engineer to help design, build, and evolve the CI/CD pipelines, developer tooling, and development environments that power Solace Cloud and its supporting microservices.
In this role, you will operate at the intersection of platform engineering, DevOps, and developer experience, building scalable, secure, and reliable systems that enable product teams to move faster with confidence. You’ll work deeply with AWS, Kubernetes, Infrastructure as Code, and CI/CD systems, partnering closely with software engineers, SREs, and security teams to define best practices and improve building and delivering software at Solace.
What You’ll Do
As a Senior DevOps Engineer, you’ll take ownership of critical platform capabilities and help shape the future of how Solace engineers build and ship software.
Key Responsibilities
Design, build, and maintain highly reliable CI/CD pipelines that support large-scale, cloud-native microservices
Build and maintain developer environments (local, ephemeral, and cloud-based) that are fast, secure, and easy to use
Define and implement Infrastructure as Code using Terraform and Helm to manage cloud resources and Kubernetes workloads
Partner with engineering teams to standardize deployment, testing, and release workflows
Improve platform observability, security, and reliability across the SDLC
Mentor other engineers and contribute to technical design discussions and architectural decisions
Drive continuous improvement by identifying friction points in the developer experience and delivering practical solutions
What You’ll Bring
Required Experience
5+ years of experience in Platform Engineering, DevOps, SRE, or related roles
Strong hands-on experience designing and operating CI/CD systems (e.g., GitHub Actions, Jenkins or similar)
Solid experience with Kubernetes, containerization, and orchestration (Docker, Helm)
Proven experience with Infrastructure as Code, particularly Terraform
Strong proficiency in at least one programming language such as Go, Python, or similar
Experience working in AWS or other major cloud platforms
Strong understanding of software delivery lifecycles, testing strategies, and release management
Ability to work cross-functionally and influence platform standards across teams
Nice to Have
Experience building internal developer platforms (IDPs) or self-service tooling
Familiarity with secrets management (e.g., HashiCorp Vault)
Experience improving developer experience (DevX) at scale
Background in highly regulated or security-conscious environments
Who You Are
A hands-on engineer who enjoys building platforms other engineers love to use
Passionate about automation, reliability, and developer productivity
Comfortable owning complex systems and driving them forward
Curious, pragmatic, and continuously learning
A collaborative team player who values high standards and shared success
Why You’ll Love Working at Solace
At Solace, we’re all about smart people, meaningful work, and good vibes.
Work with brilliance – Our team is packed with some of the sharpest minds in the industry.
Balance matters – We believe work should fit into your life, not the other way around.
Hybrid-first – Flexibility is built into how we work, so everyone feels included and empowered.
Values-driven – We live and breathe our core values: craftsmanship, trust, courage, freedom, momentum, humility, and human experience.
Growth mindset – Our training programs are designed to help you level up, fast.
Customer Obsessed – We’re proud of our world-class customer lineup (we’re not shy about it).
Keep it fun – We’re social, we keep things simple, and we know how to have a good time.
Creative culture – We’ve got a great sense of humour and we make cool videos on topics like MITT and this (check them out!).
Role Status: EXISTING
Expected Salary Range: Expected salary range for this role is from $115,000 to $145,000. The final offer within this range will reflect the successful candidate’s skills and experience.
At Solace, we are committed to a fair, inclusive, and transparent recruitment proc
About the Company
Solace helps large enterprises become modern and real-time by giving them everything they need to make their business operations and customer interactions event-driven. With PubSub+, the market's first and only event management platform, the company provides a comprehensive way to create, document, discover and stream events from where they are produced to where they need to be consumed - securely, reliably, quickly, and guaranteed. Behind Solace technology is the world's leading group of data movement experts, with over 20 ...
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