Remote senior devops engineer - cloud infrastructure
Summary
Fully remote Senior DevOps engineer (placed by staffing firm Placements24 for its client) who designs and maintains scalable cloud infrastructure, automates CI/CD pipelines, and applies infrastructure-as-code. Core stack includes AWS/Azure/GCP, Terraform/CloudFormation, Docker, Kubernetes, and CI/CD tooling like Jenkins or GitLab CI.
Our client is seeking a seasoned Senior Dev Ops Engineer to join their fully remote team, focusing on building and maintaining robust cloud infrastructure. This critical role involves automating and streamlining our development and deployment processes, ensuring high availability and scalability of our systems. You will work with state-of-the-art technologies to enhance our CI/CD pipelines, manage cloud resources, and implement infrastructure-as-code principles. This is an exceptional opportunity for an experienced professional who thrives in a remote setting and is passionate about driving operational excellence through automation and collaboration.
Key Responsibilities Design, build, and maintain scalable and reliable cloud infrastructure on platforms like AWS, Azure, or GCP. Develop and manage CI/CD pipelines for automated application builds, testing, and deployments. Implement and manage infrastructure-as-code using tools such as Terraform or Cloud Formation. Monitor system performance, identify potential issues, and implement proactive solutions to ensure high availability and stability. Automate operational tasks and processes to improve efficiency and reduce manual effort. Collaborate with development and QA teams to ensure seamless integration and deployment workflows. Manage container orchestration platforms like Kubernetes or Docker Swarm. Requirements Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience. 5+ years of experience in Dev Ops or a similar infrastructure engineering role. Strong expertise in cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP) and their core services. Proficiency with scripting languages (e.g., Bash, Python, Power Shell) and configuration management tools (e.g., Ansible, Chef, Puppet). Hands-on experience with containerization technologies (Docker) and orchestration (Kubernetes). Experience with CI/CD tools such as Jenkins, Git Lab CI, or Circle CI. Understanding of networking concepts, security best practices, and monitoring tools. Benefits Highly competitive salary commensurate with experience. Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance. Generous remote work allowance and support for home office setup. Unlimited paid time off and opportunities for professional growth. Engage in challenging projects with a talented, distributed team.