DevOps Engineer - Boston, Massachusetts

About Perk

Perk is revolutionizing travel and spend management with its intelligent platform. We empower businesses to eliminate manual, time-consuming tasks, automating everything from travel bookings to expenses and invoice processing. By removing shadow work, we boost productivity, improve morale, and foster innovation. Trusted by over 10,000 companies globally, including Wise, On Running, Breitling, and Fabletics, Perk is committed to restoring valuable time and resources to employees.

Founded in 2015, Perk has rapidly grown into a global organization with over 1,800 employees across 12 offices, headquartered in London and Boston. We blend innovation, control, and simplicity to redefine the business landscape and enhance the employee experience. Our values drive us to be owners, deliver exceptional experiences, and collaborate as one team. We prioritize curiosity, purpose, and mindset, harnessing the full potential of our talent. Join us at Perk and help shape the future of work!

The Platform Team at Perk

The Platform team builds the core infrastructure that drives the rest of Perk. We provide shared services, core components, and developer tools that enable our product teams to innovate quickly and efficiently while maintaining high reliability, scalability, and security. Our work may be behind the scenes, but it has a profound impact on the entire company. We take ownership of the long-term health of the platform by solving complex problems, making informed decisions, and creating clean abstractions that engineers love to use. If you are passionate about building foundational tools and services that empower other engineers, you'll find a home within our team.

Role Overview: DevOps Engineer

We are seeking a skilled and experienced DevOps Engineer to join our Platform team in Boston. In this role, you will be instrumental in building, maintaining, and scaling the infrastructure and tools that empower our developers to deliver reliable, secure, and high-performing services. As a DevOps Engineer, you will work closely with development, SRE, and security teams to ensure the smooth operation of our platform and the continuous delivery of value to our users. If you have a passion for platform engineering, developer experience, and solving complex infrastructure challenges, we encourage you to apply.

A Day in the Life of a DevOps Engineer at Perk

As a DevOps Engineer at Perk, your day will be dynamic and challenging. Here’s a glimpse of what you can expect:

• Morning: Start your day by reviewing monitoring dashboards and alerts to identify any potential issues. Collaborate with the SRE team to investigate and resolve incidents promptly.
• Mid-day: Work on automating infrastructure provisioning using Infrastructure as Code tools like Terraform or Pulumi. Develop and maintain CI/CD pipelines for automated software releases, ensuring smooth and efficient deployments.
• Afternoon: Partner with development teams to understand their infrastructure needs and provide guidance on best practices for building resilient and scalable applications. Participate in code reviews to ensure the quality and security of our infrastructure codebase.
• Ongoing: Stay up-to-date with the latest DevOps technologies and trends. Continuously improve our infrastructure and processes to enhance efficiency, reliability, and security. Participate in on-call rotations to provide support for our production environment.

Why Boston?

Boston is a vibrant city with a thriving technology ecosystem and a rich history. As the home of Perk's US headquarters, our Boston office offers a dynamic and collaborative work environment. Boston provides access to top talent from renowned universities and a supportive community for technology innovation.

Living and working in Boston also offers numerous benefits, including:

• Career Opportunities: Boston is a hub for technology companies, providing ample career opportunities and professional growth.
• Education and Culture: The city boasts world-class educational institutions, museums, theaters, and historical sites.
• Quality of Life: Boston offers a high quality of life with beautiful parks, waterfronts, and a vibrant culinary scene.
• Accessibility: With a well-developed public transportation system and an international airport, Boston is easily accessible to other major cities.

Career Path for a DevOps Engineer at Perk

At Perk, we are committed to providing our employees with opportunities for growth and advancement. A DevOps Engineer can progress along several career paths:

• Senior DevOps Engineer: As you gain experience and expertise, you can advance to a Senior DevOps Engineer role, taking on more complex projects, mentoring junior engineers, and contributing to strategic decision-making.
• Principal Engineer: With significant experience and a deep understanding of our platform, you can become a Principal Engineer, leading technical initiatives, driving innovation, and providing technical guidance to the entire organization.
• Engineering Manager: If you have a passion for leadership and people management, you can transition into an Engineering Manager role, leading a team of DevOps Engineers and overseeing the development and maintenance of our infrastructure.
• Architect: You could also specialize as an Architect, focusing on the overall design and strategy of Perk's infrastructure, ensuring it aligns with business goals and industry best practices.

Salary and Benefits

Perk offers a competitive salary and benefits package, including:

• Competitive Salary: We provide competitive compensation based on experience and qualifications. The estimated salary range for this position in Boston, Massachusetts is $130,000 - $180,000 per year.
• Health Insurance: Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance plans.
• Paid Time Off: Generous vacation, sick leave, and holiday benefits.
• Retirement Plan: 401(k) plan with company matching.
• Employee Stock Options: Opportunity to own a part of Perk through employee stock options.
• Flexible Work Arrangements: We offer flexible work arrangements to support work-life balance.
• Commuter Benefits: Commuter benefits to help with transportation costs.
• Wellness Programs: Wellness programs to promote employee health and well-being.
• Team-Building Activities: Regular team-building activities and social events.
• Snacks and Drinks: Complimentary snacks and drinks in the office.

Perk Culture

At Perk, we foster a culture of ownership, collaboration, and innovation. We value:

• Ownership: We empower our employees to take ownership of their work and make a real impact.
• 7-Star Experience: We are committed to delivering exceptional experiences to our customers and employees.
• One Team: We work together as one team to achieve our goals.
• Curiosity: We encourage curiosity and continuous learning.
• Purpose: We are driven by a shared purpose to transform the way businesses work.
• Mindset: We believe that mindset is just as important as knowledge.

How to Apply

If you are a passionate and experienced DevOps Engineer looking for a challenging and rewarding opportunity, we encourage you to apply. Please submit your resume and cover letter through our online application portal.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

FAQ

1. What are the key responsibilities of a DevOps Engineer at Perk?

   Key responsibilities include designing, building, and maintaining scalable cloud infrastructure, enabling development teams, partnering with SRE and security teams, and participating in on-call rotations.

2. What qualifications are required for this role?

   We require 3+ years of experience in AWS, strong knowledge of Infrastructure as Code, understanding of CI/CD practices, experience with monitoring tools, and experience with containerization technologies.

3. What is the salary range for this position?

   The estimated salary range for this position in Boston, Massachusetts is $130,000 - $180,000 per year.

4. What benefits does Perk offer?

   Perk offers a comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance, paid time off, retirement plan, employee stock options, flexible work arrangements, and more.

5. What is the company culture like at Perk?

   Perk fosters a culture of ownership, collaboration, and innovation, valuing curiosity, purpose, and mindset.

6. What opportunities for career growth are available?

   DevOps Engineers can advance to Senior DevOps Engineer, Principal Engineer, Engineering Manager, or Architect roles.

7. What tools and technologies do DevOps Engineers use at Perk?

   We primarily use AWS, Terraform, Pulumi, GitHub Actions, CircleCI, Datadog, Kubernetes, and Docker.

8. What is the on-call rotation schedule for this role?

   DevOps Engineers participate in an on-call rotation to provide support for our production environment.

9. What is the interview process like?

   The interview process typically includes a phone screening, a technical interview, and a final interview with the hiring manager.

10. Does Perk offer relocation assistance?

    Relocation assistance may be available for qualified candidates.