About Company
Squarespace empowers millions of dreamers, makers, and doers to create a beautiful online presence. From entrepreneurs and artists to established businesses, our platform provides all the tools needed to build a professional website, online store, or portfolio. We are a global technology company with a strong presence in New York, Portland, Dublin, and more, fostering a creative and collaborative environment where innovation is key. Our mission is to provide elegant and intuitive tools that help anyone build an exceptional online presence. We believe in empowering our employees to do their best work, supporting their growth, and celebrating their diverse perspectives. At Squarespace, you’ll be part of a team that values craftsmanship, curiosity, and creativity, contributing to products that impact millions globally.
Job Description
We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Remote DevOps Pipeline Specialist to join our distributed engineering team. In this critical role, you will be instrumental in designing, implementing, and maintaining robust CI/CD pipelines that power Squarespace’s global platform. You will work on cutting-edge technologies, ensuring our development teams can rapidly and reliably deliver features to our millions of users. This position demands a deep understanding of modern DevOps practices, a passion for automation, and the ability to troubleshoot complex systems across a distributed environment. You will collaborate closely with software engineers, Site Reliability Engineers (SREs), and product teams to optimize deployment strategies, enhance system observability, and foster a culture of continuous improvement across our infrastructure. If you thrive on building scalable, resilient, and efficient infrastructure from the comfort of your home office, we encourage you to apply. You will contribute directly to the stability, performance, and security of our core services, impacting the success of our global customer base. This is an exciting opportunity to shape the future of our engineering productivity and operational excellence within a company that values innovation and design.
Key Responsibilities
- Design, implement, and maintain scalable and reliable CI/CD pipelines using tools like Jenkins, GitLab CI, or GitHub Actions.
- Automate infrastructure provisioning, configuration management, and application deployment processes across various environments.
- Collaborate with development teams to integrate new services and features into existing pipelines, ensuring seamless delivery.
- Monitor pipeline health, performance, and security, implementing proactive measures to prevent disruptions and ensure compliance.
- Troubleshoot and resolve complex build, deployment, and environment-related problems efficiently.
- Develop and maintain comprehensive documentation for pipeline architecture, processes, and best practices.
- Champion DevOps best practices, including infrastructure-as-code, observability, automated testing, and continuous delivery.
- Participate in an on-call rotation to support critical infrastructure and deployments, ensuring high availability.
- Evaluate and recommend new tools and technologies to improve pipeline efficiency, security, and developer experience.
- Ensure compliance with security standards and industry best practices throughout the CI/CD lifecycle.
Required Skills
- 5+ years of experience in a DevOps, SRE, or similar role focusing on CI/CD pipelines.
- Strong proficiency with at least one major CI/CD platform (e.g., Jenkins, GitLab CI, GitHub Actions, CircleCI).
- Expertise in scripting languages (e.g., Python, Go, Bash).
- Solid understanding of containerization technologies (Docker, Kubernetes).
- Experience with infrastructure-as-code tools (e.g., Terraform, Ansible, Chef, Puppet).
- Proficiency with cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, Azure).
- Experience with version control systems (Git).
- Strong problem-solving and debugging skills in distributed systems.
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills in a remote work environment.
Preferred Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical field.
- Experience with service mesh technologies (e.g., Istio, Linkerd).
- Familiarity with monitoring and logging tools (e.g., Prometheus, Grafana, ELK stack, Datadog).
- Understanding of microservices architectures and their deployment challenges.
- Certifications in cloud platforms (e.g., AWS Certified DevOps Engineer – Professional).
- Experience with secret management tools (e.g., HashiCorp Vault).
- Previous experience working in a fully remote or highly distributed team environment.
Perks & Benefits
- Competitive salary and equity package.
- Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance for you and your family.
- Generous paid time off, including vacation, sick leave, and company holidays, plus flexible work arrangements.
- Remote work stipends for home office setup and monthly utilities.
- 401(k) retirement plan with company match.
- Professional development opportunities, including educational stipends and conference attendance.
- Employee assistance program for mental health and well-being.
- Company-sponsored virtual team events and wellness programs to foster connection.
- Paid parental leave for new parents.
- Access to Squarespace's award-winning products for personal use.
How to Apply
To apply for this exciting opportunity and become a part of the Squarespace team, please click on the application link below. Ensure your resume and cover letter clearly highlight your experience with CI/CD pipeline development, automation, and relevant cloud technologies. We look forward to reviewing your application!