IT Engineer

The Company: 

GitKraken makes a suite of legendary Git tools and services that help developers be more productive – and teams collaborate more closely – wherever they are and wherever they code. GitKraken tools – including the GitKraken Client, GitLens, and Git Integration for Jira  – are used by more than 20 million developers at 100,000 organizations around the world. We want all developers to be equipped to solve problems and seize opportunities to create a brighter future for all. We are a profitable, sustainably growing tech company that values talent, drive, and the ability to make an impact. Join us!

The Role:

We are looking for an IT Engineer to streamline the processes that serve the ever-evolving needs of GitKraken employees and users. You will work alongside GitKraken’s VP of Engineering and be on the cutting edge of new industry trends and work collaboratively across our team to ensure reliability and security as GitKraken continues to grow. 

We are committed to having an inclusive and authentic work environment where unique perspectives, skills, and backgrounds are celebrated. We work hard to foster diversity in our workplace and encourage people from all backgrounds to apply. Even if you don't meet 100% of the requirements, don't let self-filtering and imposter syndrome get in the way of a great fit. We would love to hear from you!

What You’ll Do:

• Manage cloud hosting provider relationships and implementation (AWS in US and EU)
• Monitor and manage network security to ensure safe, secure operation of the business
• Administer Microsoft Windows Technologies (Azure, Windows Server, Active Directory, IIS)
• Microsoft SQL Server setup and basic administration
• Setup and administer desktops and manage security updates, patching
• Manage, scale and optimize our in-office connectivity at our Scottsdale HQ
• End-user setup and support

What You’ll Bring:

• Virtual Machines: Hands-on experience with Azure/MS  VMs 
• Experience and networking with the big 3 OSes is a must: Windows, Mac, and Linux
• Experience with setup and administration with setup SQL Server databases 

Bonus Points:

• Experience deploying and managing Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC) using tools such as Terraform or CloudFormation
• Experience working with AWS and a strong understanding of AWS platform, service offerings, and billing (Cloud Formation Templates, VPCs and Subnets, ECS, S3, Route53, CloudWatch, CloudFront, RDS, EC2, ELB/ALB)
• Network Design and Architecture: Experience working on the high-level design and architectures of networks, servers, infrastructure, and other systems for SaaS
• Experience with setup and administration of MongoDB
• Experience with DevOps tools such as Jenkins
• Setup and configuration of VPN, Firewalls and other Network Infrastructure

About You:

• You are passionate about making development easier, more accessible, and inclusive.

• You have a product-centric mindset that you use to understand business needs. You have the technical and interpersonal skills to collaboratively design scalable systems and engineering solutions that meet those needs.
• You employ strong senses of empathy and curiosity to build experiences that delight users.
• You are comfortable operating in an environment that is loosely coupled, but tightly aligned towards a shared vision.
• You have the communication skills required to collaborate with and influence teams and individuals in order to drive initiatives forward without a strict top-down mandate.

How You’ll Be Rewarded:

💵  Excellence — Competitive compensation with annual performance-based pay increases

📩  Trust — Flexible Paid-Time-Off Policy (behaves like Unlimited PTO)

🛫  Travel — Company paid domestic trip after your 1-year anniversary & an international trip every 5 years

🏖  Balance — Paid company holidays with flexibility for additional holidays

💻  Equipment — Top-of-line technology to maximize your productivity

👶  Parent life — Generous paid parental leave

🍎  Health —  Health, dental, and vision insurance with competitive employer cost-sharing

🏆  Culture — Great Place to Work Certified

🌵  Headquarters — Modern, high-tech offices designed to maximize productivity in a hybrid environment

📚  Growth — Paid career and personal development, audiobooks, and mentorship

🔮  Future —IRA retirement plan plus company matching

Location:

GitKraken is headquartered in Scottsdale, Arizona and we would love to have this person be local to our main office for a hybrid approach of remote & in-office work. However, we believe that talent, drive, and attitude are more important than location. We will consider strong candidates from anywhere in the US who apply for this role. 

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement: 

At GitKraken, we believe that diversity among our teammates is critical to our success as a company. GitKraken evaluates all employees and job applicants without regard to race, color, religion, gender (including pregnancy, gender expression, or gender identity), national origin, age, disability status, or any other legally protected class. We recruit, hire, and retain top talent from a diverse candidate pool.