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DevOps Engineer

Typical $25–60/hr Worldwide Remote · worldwide coding Contract / freelance
Pay rate · Typical $25–60/hr
Typical hourly range for this type of role — the exact rate is confirmed by the hiring company.
  • Job Description
  • DevOps Engineer
  • Full-time
  • Remote - US

Job Summary

Join our team as a pivotal DevOps Engineer, where you’ll architect, implement, and optimize scalable infrastructure solutions across dynamic cloud environments. You’ll play a key role in driving world-class production reliability, automation, and security for high-traffic systems. If you thrive in a remote, fast-paced setting and have a passion for building robust, secure, and efficient infrastructure, we want to hear from you.

Key Responsibilities

  • Design, build, and maintain resilient, secure, and scalable infrastructure leveraging AWS, Kubernetes, and Docker.
  • Manage end-to-end cloud infrastructure, addressing real production issues and ensuring high system availability.
  • Implement and optimize CI/CD pipelines using Jenkins, GitHub Actions, and Infrastructure as Code (Terraform/CDK).
  • Drive cost optimization initiatives and monitor resource utilization across multiple cloud providers (AWS, GCP, Azure).
  • Champion DevSecOps best practices, including container security, API protection, and secret management.
  • Develop and maintain comprehensive observability through logging, metrics, alerting, and rapid debugging strategies.
  • Mentor and set standards for the next wave of DevOps hires, fostering a culture of technical excellence.

Required Skills and Qualifications

  • 5+ years of experience in DevOps roles with strong AWS, Kubernetes, and Docker expertise.
  • Deep technical knowledge of DevSecOps toolkits, including Jenkins, Terraform, Git/Version control, and containerization technologies.
  • Hands-on experience with large-scale, high-availability production environments and real-time issue resolution.
  • Solid understanding of DevOps automation tools (Terraform, GitHub Actions) and best practices for zero-downtime deployments.
  • Proficiency in infrastructure security: IAM, secrets management, network security, and API protection.
  • Proven experience with AWS services (RDS, S3, Lambda, EC2, ECS, API Gateway, WAF), with exposure to GCP/Azure in multi-cloud setups.
  • Exceptional written and verbal communication skills for effective cross-functional collaboration and documentation.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience with security platforms such as Prisma Cloud, SIEM, CrowdStrike, or similar tools.
  • Familiarity with API and container security in cloud-native environments.
  • Demonstrated leadership in mentoring, standard-setting, or guiding DevOps teams through infrastructure evolution.
  • Compensation & Benefits Notice
  • The national pay range for this full-time position is base salary of $160,000 –$220,000 USD. All employees are eligible for equity compensation, and employees may also receive performance-based bonuses, dependent on role and subject to company policies. The hiring company provides a comprehensive benefits package, including up to 100% reimbursement for health-insurance premiums, paid time off, a 401(K) plan with a company match, and additional benefits designed to support a high-performing, remote-first workforce.
  • The hiring company is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable local laws, regulations and ordinances. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation during the application process, reach out to support@the hiring company
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