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Black Kite

Junior DevOps Engineer

Boston, MA · On-site

$85K - $100K/yr

THE OPPORTUNITY We are looking for a motivated Junior DevOps Engineer with hands-on experience in PostgreSQL and Microsoft SQL Server and a strong interest in Google Cloud Platform (GCP) technologies.

OpenGov Inc.

Sr. DevOps Engineer

Boston, MA · On-site

$175K - $195K/yr

Mentor and develop junior engineers, elevating technical standards and building a culture of operational excellence across the team. Requirements and Preferred Experience * Bachelor's degree in ...

Level Data LLC

Senior DevOps Engineer

Boston, MA · Remote

$133K - $170K/yr

Drive architectural decisions, review designs, and mentor junior and mid-level DevOps engineers. * Security, Compliance & Risk Management: Embed security and compliance controls into infrastructure ...

Fairygodboss

Software Engineer III (DevOps)

Lowell, MA · On-site

$102.30 - $147.05/hr

... junior engineers. You will work in a collaborative environment, contributing to the technical ... Understanding of working in a DevOps Model. Taking ownership from working with product management ...

UKG, Inc.

Software Engineer III (DevOps)

Lowell, MA · On-site

$52.25 - $71.75/hr

... junior engineers. You will work in a collaborative environment, contributing to the technical ... Work with the Operations team to build production deployment processes & systems. * Automating ...

Tulip Interfaces

Lead DevOps Engineer

Somerville, MA · On-site

$57.50 - $78.75/hr

Tulip, the leader in AI-native frontline operations, is helping companies around the world equip ... Mentor and coach junior and mid-level engineers through code reviews, pairing sessions, and regular ...

Tulip Interfaces

Lead DevOps Engineer

Somerville, MA · On-site

$57.50 - $78.75/hr

Tulip, the leader in AI-native frontline operations, is helping companies around the world equip ... Mentor and coach junior and mid-level engineers through code reviews, pairing sessions, and regular ...

Harvard University

Senior DevOps Engineer

Boston, MA · On-site

$141K - $181K/yr

The Senior DevOps Engineer will be responsible for secure research computing environments (SRCE), a ... to mentor junior staff * Abide by and follow the Harvard University IT technical standards ...

Harvard University

Senior DevOps Engineer

Boston, MA · On-site

$58/hr

The Senior DevOps Engineer will be responsible for secure research computing environments (SRCE), a ... to mentor junior staff * Abide by and follow the Harvard University IT technical standards ...

American Tower

Cloud Engineer

Westborough, MA · On-site

$57.50 - $76.75/hr

Collaborate with DevOps teams to automate deployment pipelines and continuous integration ... Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior engineers and cross-functional teams. * Other ...

PROLIM Global Corporation

Java Full Stack Developer

Boston, MA · On-site

$57.25 - $73.75/hr

... mentor junior developers, and enforce coding standards. • Automate build and deploy pipelines ... with DevOps tools (Docker, Jenkins). • Strong Knowledge of AWS cloud platforms. • Strong ...

Allego

Junior Support Engineer

Waltham, MA · On-site +1

$55K - $65K/yr

As a Junior Support Engineer, you will be the technical support line to our Customer Success Team ... operation environment Benefits Allego offers a competitive, comprehensive benefits package ...

allego

Junior Support Engineer

Waltham, MA · On-site

$55K - $65K/yr

As a Junior Support Engineer, you will be the technical support line to our Customer Success Team ... operation environment Benefits Allego offers a competitive, comprehensive benefits package ...

Allego

Junior Support Engineer

Waltham, MA · On-site

$55K - $65K/yr

As a Junior Support Engineer, you will be the technical support line to our Customer Success Team ... operation environment Benefits Allego offers a competitive, comprehensive benefits package ...

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Junior DevOps Engineer

Boston, MA • On-site

Black Kite
IT Services • 11 - 50 employees
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$85K - $100K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 12 days ago

Job description

ABOUT BLACK KITE
Black Kite is the global leader in third-party cyber risk intelligence, trusted by more than 3,000 organizations worldwide. We give security and business leaders a continuous, outside-in view of their entire vendor ecosystem - translating complex cyber, financial, and compliance signals into clear, actionable risk intelligence.
We go beyond open standards-based cyber ratings. Black Kite helps organizations make smarter risk decisions, strengthen business resilience, and scale their third-party cyber risk management programs in an increasingly complex digital environment. Our work has earned consistent recognition from customers and industry analysts alike.
WHY BLACK KITE
We're a fast-moving, high-impact team solving one of the most critical challenges in cybersecurity today. If you're looking to do meaningful work alongside sharp, collaborative people - and grow your career in a space that matters - you're in the right place.
THE OPPORTUNITY
We are looking for a motivated Junior DevOps Engineer with hands-on experience in PostgreSQL and Microsoft SQL Server and a strong interest in Google Cloud Platform (GCP) technologies.
You will be responsible for managing and optimizing databases hosted on GCP, especially Cloud SQL, while working closely with engineering teams to ensure performance, reliability, and scalability.
WHAT YOU'LL OWN
  • Write, analyze, and optimize SQL queries for performance and scalability
  • Manage and maintain PostgreSQL and SQL Server databases on GCP (Cloud SQL)
  • Perform query tuning and performance optimization using execution plans
  • Design, implement, and maintain indexes
  • Support and maintain high availability (HA) and disaster recovery setups in cloud environments
  • Perform routine database maintenance tasks:
    • Index rebuild/reorganization
    • Statistics updates
    • Backup & restore operations
  • Monitor and troubleshoot database performance issues in GCP environments
  • Work closely with GCP services and infrastructure (Cloud SQL, Compute Engine, IAM basics, networking concepts)
  • Collaborate with other teams to improve database usage and efficiency

WHAT YOU BRING
  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, IT, or related field and 1-2 years of database engineering experience
  • Basic hands-on experience with PostgreSQL and Microsoft SQL Server
  • Strong ability to write clean, efficient, and optimized SQL queries
  • Solid understanding of:
    • Query execution plans
    • Query optimization techniques
    • Indexing strategies
  • Familiarity with:
    • Joins, subqueries, CTEs, window functions
    • Data modeling basics (normalization, relationships)
  • Hands-on experience with Google Cloud Platform (GCP) or strong foundational knowledge, especially:
    • Cloud SQL
    • Basic cloud concepts (compute, networking, IAM)
  • Understanding of high availability and replication concepts in cloud environments
  • Experience with database maintenance and monitoring
  • Ability to work in Linux and/or Windows environments
  • Strong analytical thinking and problem-solving skills

PREFERRED
  • Experience with other GCP services (BigQuery, Pub/Sub, Cloud Storage, Monitoring)
  • Experience with non-relational databases, such as:
    • MongoDB
    • Elasticsearch
    • Redis
  • Familiarity with query profiling and performance tools
  • Basic scripting skills (Python, Bash, or PowerShell)
  • Exposure to CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices
  • Knowledge of database security and access control

The expected base compensation range for this role is $85,000-$100,000, commensurate with demonstrated skills and experience. Compensation at Black Kite extends well beyond base pay - our total rewards program includes performance-based bonuses, equity, flexible healthcare options, paid time off, and retirement savings. This range reflects a nationwide market spectrum and will vary based on qualifications, role scope, complexity, and location.

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