Senior DevOps Engineer
Summary
Senior DevOps Engineer builds and maintains cloud infrastructure, Kubernetes operators, and CI/CD pipelines using Go, Python, and GitOps tools to ensure scalable, reliable systems for an AI-driven product company.
We are seeking a Senior DevOps Engineer with strong development experience in Go and Python to join our infrastructure team. In this role, you will lead and implement DevOps practices while leveraging your programming expertise to build automation tools, improve infrastructure, and enhance system reliability.
Key Responsibilities
Design, implement, and manage our cloud infrastructure across multiple environments (all major clouds and self-hosted)
Develop and maintain infrastructure as code using modern tooling and GitOps approaches
Build kubernetes operators and custom solutions using Go and Python
Lead CI/CD implementation and continuous improvement efforts
Monitor system health, performance, and security using modern stacks and OpenTelemetry
Design and implement scalable and resilient architecture solutions
Collaborate with development teams to improve deployment workflows
Troubleshoot and resolve complex infrastructure and application issues
Establish best practices for infrastructure management and security
Mentor junior team members on DevOps practices and technologies
Requirements
6+ years of experience in IT operations, systems engineering, or a similar role
3+ years of professional software development experience in Go and/or Python
Strong experience with GitOps and infrastructure as code tools (ArgoCD, Flux, Terraform)
Expertise in containerization technologies (Docker, Kubernetes)
Deep knowledge of cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, or Azure)
Experience designing and maintaining CI/CD pipelines (GitHub Actions or GitLab CI/Concourse)
Proficiency with monitoring, logging, and observability tools and practices (Prometheus Stack and OTel)
Strong Linux/Unix system administration skills
Knowledge of networking concepts and security best practices
Excellent problem-solving abilities and communication skills
Preferred Qualifications
Experience with microservices architecture
You can explain Kubernetes to your non-technical friends without making their eyes glaze over
Knowledge of database administration (PostgreSQL, MongoDB, Redis)
Experience with message brokers and event streaming platforms (Kafka, RabbitMQ)
Familiarity with service mesh concepts (Envoy, Istio, Linkerd)
Experience with GitOps workflows
Contributions to open-source projects
Your infrastructure diagrams are works of art (or at least comprehensible)
Experience leading technical projects and mentoring other engineers
Team Culture
Our infrastructure team handles more layers than a well-designed Kubernetes cluster
We're like Git - always ready to commit to good ideas and branch out when needed
"Move fast and fix things" is our motto (we're not breaking production on Fridays)
What we offer
Innovative Product Company: Be part of a company with a long-term vision that values sustainable growth.
High-Performing Team: Join a talented team that supports your professional growth and values your expertise.
Career Growth: Opportunity to step up as a Backend Lead, leading projects and mentoring other team members.
Impactful Work: Take ownership of projects that directly affect our users, product, and business strategy.
Comprehensive Benefits: Enjoy medical insurance, sport compensation, and other perks that support your well-being.
Flexible Work Arrangement: B2B contract with a US-based company, allowing for a remote-first setup that fits your lifestyle.