Junior DevOps Engineer

About the Role

Foxit is a global software company reshaping how the world interacts with documents. With over 700 million users worldwide, we deliver cutting-edge PDF, collaboration, and e-signature solutions across desktop, mobile, and cloud platforms. As we expand our SaaS and cloud-native capabilities, we are seeking a DevOps leader who thrives in distributed environments and can enable secure, scalable, and automated global operations.

Role Overview:

We’re looking for a Junior DevOps Engineer to automate and secure Foxit’s multi-cloud infrastructure, enabling rapid, reliable, and compliant delivery of our applications worldwide. This role blends infrastructure automation, CI/CD optimization, cloud security, vulnerability management, observability, and AI-enabled operational efficiency.

You will be hands-on with container orchestration, infrastructure as code, network and application security, and cloud-native tooling, while also building innovative solutions—including custom AI-powered bots—to streamline operations, security, and incident response.

Key Responsibilities:

Cloud Infrastructure & Automation

• Deploy and maintain AWS infrastructure using Terraform with minimal guidance
• Manage containerized workloads (Docker, Kubernetes EKS) and effectively use Helm for packaging and deployment
• Implement deployment strategies (blue-green, canary, rolling updates) independently
• Develop and optimize automation scripts using Python and Bash for operational efficiency
• Research and implement AI-driven tools to enhance log analysis and alert management

CI/CD & Reliability Engineering

• Optimize and troubleshoot CI/CD pipelines (Jenkins, GitHub Actions, GitLab CI) to ensure reliable delivery
• Configure and manage monitoring using Datadog, CloudWatch, Azure Monitor, and implement log aggregation solutions
• Perform comprehensive log analysis to identify performance issues, bottlenecks, and proactively resolve problems

Security & Compliance

• Apply OWASP Top 10 principles in infrastructure configuration and deployment processes
• Implement and maintain SAST and DAST tools in CI/CD pipelines
• Configure and optimize WAF rules and network security controls
• Execute vulnerability management lifecycle: scanning, assessment, prioritization, and remediation coordination

Qualifications:

Technical Skills (Required)

• Languages: Solid scripting experience in Python and Bash; basic understanding of Java or PHP
• Cloud Platforms:1+ years hands-on experience with AWS (EC2, Lambda, S3, VPC, IAM)
• Infrastructure as Code: Working proficiency in Terraform; CloudFormation knowledge preferred
• Containerization:1+ years production experience with Docker and Kubernetes (EKS/AKS); Helm chart creation and management
• DevOps Practices: Proven experience building and maintaining CI/CD pipelines using Jenkins, GitHub Actions, or GitLab CI
• Version Control: Expert-level Git workflow management and branching strategies
• Linux/Unix: Strong command-line proficiency and system administration skills

Technical Skills (Nice to Have)

• Monitoring & Observability: Experience with DataDog, CloudWatch, Azure Monitor, or similar platforms
• Security Tools: Familiarity with SAST/DAST tools, WAF configuration, and vulnerability scanners
• Networking: Solid understanding of DNS, load balancers, VPNs, and network security concepts
• Database Management: Experience with RDS, Azure SQL, or container-based database deployments

Professional Experience:

• 1-3 years in DevOps, site reliability engineering, or infrastructure-focused development with measurable impact on system reliability
• Can independently manage staging infrastructure and resolving complex technical issues
• Demonstrate ability to learn new technologies rapidly and implement them effectively in production environments
• Possess strong analytical and troubleshooting skills with ability to work independently
• Excellent technical communication skills and collaborative mindset

Education & Certifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field OR equivalent practical experience with demonstrable expertise
• Good to have:  AWS Certified Solutions Architect Associate or Certified Kubernetes Administrator

Join us to automate, scale, and secure systems that power millions. Let’s build smarter, faster, together.