Senior Deployment Engineer

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Mexico.

📋 Description

• Configure and implement Derq’s edge and cloud-based traffic safety solutions at client locations.

• Utilize Derq’s Deployment Manager and internal resources to onboard new sites and set up intersection layouts, detection zones, event mappings, cameras, sensors, traffic controllers, and V2X integrations.

• Assist in deployment planning and readiness by coordinating configuration tasks, identifying risks proactively, and ensuring that prerequisites are fulfilled before going live.

• Serve as a senior technical escalation point for deployment and configuration challenges, collaborating closely with Engineering, Product, Project Management, and Support teams.

• Diagnose complex technical problems involving Linux servers, networking, sensors, cameras, traffic controllers, cloud connectivity, and software deployments.

• Monitor live systems, investigate alerts, support incident response efforts, and conduct root cause analysis for recurring operational challenges.

• Develop scripts, automation, and tooling enhancements to minimize manual effort and boost the quality, consistency, and speed of deployments.

• Contribute to GitHub repositories by managing configuration files, deployment workflows, and internal tools.

• Create and update deployment guides, runbooks, troubleshooting documentation, and configuration best practices.

• Foster knowledge sharing within the team and aid in enhancing the consistency, quality, and scalability of Derq’s deployment operations.

⛳️ Requirements

• 5–7 years of experience in deployment, configuration, systems engineering, or a similar technical position.

• Extensive hands-on experience with Linux server administration, including troubleshooting, log analysis, service monitoring, and performance diagnostics.

• Solid understanding of networking concepts, including TCP/IP, routing, DNS, DHCP, NAT, VPNs, VLANs, firewalls, and port forwarding.

• Experience in deploying, configuring, and supporting production systems within customer environments.

• Practical scripting experience with Python and Bash/Shell to automate operational tasks and enhance deployment efficiency.

• Familiarity with Git and GitHub workflows, including commits, pull requests, and best practices for version control.

• Strong grasp of cloud and infrastructure concepts, particularly AWS, Docker, and CI/CD pipelines.

• Experience with edge computing, IoT systems, connected devices, video analytics, or hardware-integrated software solutions.

• Proven ability to troubleshoot across software, infrastructure, networking, and connected devices.

• Experience in creating technical documentation, including runbooks, configuration guides, and troubleshooting procedures.

• Familiarity with ITS, traffic controllers, SPaT/MAP, V2X, smart city deployments, or traffic management systems is a significant advantage.

🏝️ Benefits

• Competitive salary and performance-based bonuses.

• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.

• Opportunities for professional development and career advancement.

• Flexible working hours and remote work options.

• Collaborative and innovative work environment.