Job description

This is a remote position.

Our client is a non-profit organization based in the United States. They provide a global crowdfunding platform for grassroots charitable projects around the world. Our client is looking for a Lead DevOps Engineer with 5+ years experience to join their team. This person will be responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining their cloud-based infrastructure on AWS. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in DevOps, with expertise in AWS, CI/CD pipelines using GitHub Actions, and a passion for automation, security, and collaboration. As a DevOps Lead, you will be responsible for leading our client’s DevOps team, ensuring the smooth operation of their cloud infrastructure, and driving the adoption of DevOps best practices across the organization.

This role offers the opportunity for an experienced DevOps engineer to work on a product that makes a positive impact on the lives of many. If you care about collaboration, curiosity, communication excellence, and continuous improvement, this position is right for you.

This is a remote position, available to U.S. candidates only.

Roles and Responsibilities:

Design, implement, and maintain cloud infrastructure on AWS, ensuring scalability, security, and high availability.
Develop and maintain CI/CD pipelines using GitHub Actions, ensuring automated testing, building, and deployment of our applications.
Automate repetitive tasks and implement infrastructure-as-code (IaC) using tools like Chef, CloudFormation, CDK.
Implement and manage containerization using Docker, ensuring efficient and scalable deployment of applications.
Ensure the security and compliance of cloud infrastructure, implementing best practices, and adhering to industry standards (e.g., HIPAA, PCI-DSS).
Work closely with cross-functional teams, including development, QA, and product, to ensure smooth operation of applications and infrastructure.
Implement monitoring and logging tools (DataDog, CloudWatch), ensuring real-time visibility into infrastructure and applications.
Identify and resolve issues, debug complex problems, and optimize system performance.

Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field
5+ years of experience in DevOps, with a focus on cloud infrastructure, CI/CD pipelines, and automation
Experience leading DevOps teams, with a proven track record of delivering high-quality solutions
Expertise in AWS, including EC2, ECS, RDS, IAM
Expertise in IaC tools (preferably - AWS CDK) and CI/CD pipelines (GitHub Actions)
Proficiency in automation tools like Chef, Ansible, or Puppet
Experience with containerization using Docker, including Docker Compose and Docker Swarm
Strong understanding of security best practices, including network security, access control, and compliance
Strong knowledge of Python and Shell scripting
Familiarity with monitoring and logging tools (DataDog, AWS CloudWatch)
Excellent leadership and communication skills
Strong problem-solving skills, with the ability to break down complex issues into manageable parts
Ability to adapt to changing requirements and priorities

Nice To Haves:

Experience with other cloud providers (e.g., Azure, Google Cloud)
Familiarity with serverless architectures, and event-driven programming
Knowledge of Kubernetes, and container orchestration
Experience with security tools (e.g., AWS IAM, AWS Cognito), and compliance frameworks (e.g., HIPAA, PCI-DSS)
Any of the following certifications: AWS Certified DevOps Engineer – Professional, GitHub Actions Certified Developer, Chef Certified Developer, Docker Certified Associate

Benefits:

Flexible work hours
Remote work
Generous time off
Professional development opportunities
Health benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision, STD, LTD, Life)
Paid family leave
401K

Applicants must reside in the United States. Applicants must be able to demonstrate that they have legal authorization to work in the United States for the duration of this permanent position. Our client does not sponsor employment visas.

In efforts to safeguard the health of employees and their families, our requires all employees to adhere to their Vaccination Mandate policy upon their start date. New employees working remotely who will have occasional contact with the office and/or co-workers will also be required to be fully vaccinated.

Our client is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity in their organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

Salary:

$150,000 - $165,000 USD

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