DevOps Engineer II

Job Description

Job Title: DevOps Engineer II. Location: New Haven, CT, USA (Hybrid)

Responsibilities:

• Improve platform observability by developing and maintaining logging, monitoring, dashboards, and alerting solutions.
• Manage monitoring tools including Zabbix, OpenSearch, CloudWatch, and Grafana to enhance system visibility and operational reliability.
• Investigate and resolve issues across infrastructure, Kubernetes workloads, cloud services, and CI/CD pipelines.
• Support Kubernetes platforms in both on-premises and cloud environments by deploying workloads, troubleshooting issues, and improving reliability.
• Build, maintain, and optimize CI/CD pipelines using tools such as GitHub Actions.
• Troubleshoot and improve the reliability of relational database platforms, including PostgreSQL, MySQL/InnoDB, and Amazon Aurora.
• Maintain hybrid infrastructure across AWS and on-premises environments;
• Develop and maintain Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using Terraform and Ansible.
• Build, deploy, and troubleshoot Docker-based containerized applications.
• Improve alert quality and reduce unnecessary notifications to strengthen incident response.
• Support internal development platforms and shared infrastructure services.
• Collaborate with hardware, software, and infrastructure engineering teams to improve platform reliability.
• Automate operational processes to reduce manual effort and improve consistency across environments.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or equivalent practical experience.
• At least 3 years of experience in DevOps, infrastructure, systems engineering, or a related role.
• Strong Linux administration and troubleshooting skills in distributed environments.
• Hands-on experience with AWS cloud infrastructure.
• Experience working with CI/CD systems such as GitHub Actions.
• Experience using Infrastructure as Code tools, including Terraform.
• Familiarity with Docker and containerized application deployment;
• Working knowledge of Kubernetes and container orchestration.
• Experience with monitoring and observability platforms such as Zabbix, CloudWatch, OpenSearch, and Grafana.
• Familiarity with relational databases including PostgreSQL, MySQL/InnoDB, and Amazon Aurora.
• Scripting experience using Python or Bash.
• Solid understanding of networking fundamentals, including DNS, routing, and firewalls.
• Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced and evolving technical environment.

Preferred:

• Experience supporting hybrid cloud and hardware-integrated systems.
• Knowledge of platform reliability engineering and observability best practices.
• Experience improving infrastructure automation.
• Interest in expanding expertise in Kubernetes, infrastructure automation, and platform reliability.

Benefits and Compensation:

• Base salary: $126,000 to $172,000 USD per year (New Haven market).
• Competitive compensation package including base salary, equity, bonus opportunities, and additional benefits.
• Comprehensive employee benefits and total rewards package;
• Hybrid work arrangement with remote flexibility for candidates located within a few hours of the New Haven office.
• Opportunities for career development, technical learning, and professional growth.
• Collaborative and inclusive work environment focused on innovation and teamwork.

Other Information:

• Report to the DevOps Engineering Manager.
• Support D-Wave's enterprise Quantum Computing as a Service (QCaaS) platform and hardware-integrated infrastructure.
• Work with both cloud-based and on-premises environments to improve reliability and operational performance.
• D-Wave values innovation, accountability, collaboration, and continuous learning;
• No third-party candidates will be considered.
• D-Wave is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and welcomes applicants from diverse backgrounds.