Software company nearForm has been developing complex solutions for global organisations since 2011.
David Gonzalez is a DevSecOps engineer with nearForm.
He says that if you are experienced IT professional ready to ditch the commute and embrace a dynamic work environment from the comfort of your own home then you should take a look at jobs available with nearForm.
Tell us about your job?
I am DevSecOps engineer: I code, automate and keep complex systems moving and operational.
Describe your typical working day?
I wake up, read through the emails and github notifications, walk with my daughter to the creche and then the action starts! Depending on the day, I will be developing new functionalities on applications, working on the infrastructure or designing what the next steps on the toolset developed on my project.
I usually skip lunch (just have something quick in front of the computer) and go to the gym or walk my dogs, depending on my motivation.
As I am a home worker, I tend to go out as much as I can, even for short walks around my estate to keep the ideas flowing. Then I go back to work. I usually finish the day at around 6 pm. As I don’t have to commute, I don’t spend energy on the stress of moving around so at 6:05, I am ready to spend quality time with my family and, as a good Spaniard, cook something amazing for dinner!
What are your qualifications?
I am an engineer, I graduated in Spain in 2007. I am also a Google Developer Expert and member of the Node.js Security Working Group.
Tell us about your previous work experience?
I used to work in finance as software/DevOps engineer.
What is the best thing about your job?
The best thing is how dynamic it is: I can be working on 3 / 4 applications at the same time while coordinating a deployment to production. I like the action and I like being busy.
And the biggest challenge?
The biggest challenge is keeping up to date with every single piece of technology. It is really hard nowadays to be on the top of everything and as much as I enjoy learning new things, sometimes it can be challenging. In fact, over the last 2-3 years, I published three books around my learnings to help new engineers get onto the career ladder which usually is the biggest problem at the start of an IT career.
What advice would you give someone considering applying for a job with nearForm?
Study, study, study; practice, practice practice. Not only for nearForm but for any company in general, getting visibility is important: Blogs, books talks… at the end of the day, people will hire you for what you have demonstrated to be able to do.
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