DevOps Engineer Lead _100% Remote_Nightshift _Up to 300K
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Job description
We're seeking an experienced Lead DevOps/Cloud Engineer to architect, implement, and maintain our cloud infrastructure and deployment pipelines.
The ideal candidate will have deep expertise in Kubernetes, Terraform, and AWS services, with a strong background in automation and infrastructure as code. This role offers the opportunity to lead a talented team while building scalable, secure, and resilient cloud solutions that support our growing platform.
Required Skills & Experience
- 5+ years of experience in DevOps or Cloud Engineering with at least 2 years in a leadership role, with experience managing others in both project work and career progression
- Top 3 non-nego tools: AWS, Terraform, Docker
- Understanding of networking concepts and implementation in cloud environments
- Strong expertise in Kubernetes administration, deployment, and troubleshooting
- Experience implementing and managing CI/CD pipelines
- Extensive experience with Terraform for infrastructure as code
- Experience designing, implementing, or maintaining systems compliant with ISO 27001 and other security frameworks such as SOC 2, NIST 800-53, or HIPAA requirements
- Deep knowledge of AWS services (EKS, IAM, S3, RDS, EC2)
- Strong understanding of container technologies (Docker)
- Proficiency in scripting languages (Python, Bash) for automation
- Knowledge of monitoring, logging, and observability solutions
- Experience with security best practices and compliance requirements
- Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail
- Excellent communication skills in English (verbal and written) for explaining complex infrastructure concepts, troubleshooting, documentation, and technical specifications
- Demonstrated proficiency with preferred development environment (Mac or Linux) for infrastructure management and DevOps workflows
- Ability to collaborate synchronously with team members during core hours (10:00 AM - 6:00 PM US Eastern Time) while respecting work-life balance
Responsibilities
- Lead the design, implementation, maintenance, and continue evolution of our Kubernetes clusters across multiple environments
- Architect and maintain infrastructure as code using Terraform
- Implement and maintain CI/CD pipelines for reliable, automated deployments
- Deploy monitoring, logging, and alerting solutions for infrastructure and applications
- Establish security best practices and compliance across cloud resources
- Optimize cloud resource utilization for performance, reliability, and cost-efficiency
- Design disaster recovery and high availability solutions for critical services
- Collaborate with full-stack engineers and data engineers to support application deployment needs
- Automate repetitive operational tasks and infrastructure management
- Implement and maintain secrets management and access control systems
- Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior DevOps engineers
- Create comprehensive documentation for infrastructure, deployment processes, and operational procedures
- Lead incident response for production infrastructure issues
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with GitOps methodologies and tools
- Experience with authentication services like Auth0
- Knowledge of database management and optimization in cloud environments
- Familiarity with serverless architectures and technologies
- Background in advertising technology or marketing analytics infrastructure
- Knowledge of cost optimization strategies for cloud resources
- AWS certifications (Solutions Architect, DevOps Professional)
- Familiarity with policy as code and security automation
- Knowledge of first principles (e.g. basics of tools, internals of the computer, low level concepts and how work actually gets done, etc.)
- Strategic thinking skills (e.g. high level concepts, fundamental logic/reasoning)
- Background in implementing zero-trust security models
Originally posted on Himalayas
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