Senior DevOps Engineer (AWS)

About us:

Talent has no borders. Proxify's mission is to connect top developers around the world with the opportunities they deserve. So, it doesn't matter where you are; we are here to help you fast-track your independent career in the right direction. 🙂

Since our launch, Proxify's developers have successfully worked with 1200+ happy clients to build their products and growth features. 5000+ talented developers trust Proxify and its network to fulfill their dreams and objectives.

Proxify is shaped by a global network of supportive, talented developers interested in remote full-time jobs. Our Glassdoor (4.5/5) and Trustpilot (4.8/5) ratings reflect the trust developers place in us and our commitment to our members' success.

The Role:

We are looking for a Senior DevOps Engineer with strong AWS expertise to join our fast-growing network. In this role, you will help design, build, and maintain robust cloud infrastructure, streamline CI/CD pipelines, and ensure scalable and secure deployments.

This is a hands-on engineering position requiring a proactive and detail-oriented professional with deep experience in cloud-native tooling and modern DevOps practices..

What we are looking for:

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in a DevOps role, with substantial expertise in AWS cloud environments.
• Proficiency in scripting languages such as Python, Bash, or PowerShell.
• Experience with infrastructure as code (IaC) tools like Terraform, Ansible, or AWS CloudFormation.
• Strong knowledge of containerization and orchestration tools, particularly Docker and Kubernetes.
• Solid understanding of network architecture, security, and application development methodologies.
• Proven ability to design and support robust build, deployment, and configuration management systems for multi-tier applications.
• Excellent problem-solving skills, with the ability to diagnose and resolve complex infrastructure issues.
• Effective communication skills, capable of handling multiple projects and priorities in a dynamic environment.
• Familiarity with monitoring and logging tools such as CloudWatch, ELK Stack, and Prometheus.

Nice-to-have:

• AWS certifications (e.g., AWS Certified DevOps Engineer).
• Experience in multi-cloud environments (e.g., Azure, GCP).
• Familiarity with serverless architecture and tools (e.g., AWS SAM, Serverless Framework).
• Knowledge of databases (SQL and NoSQL).
• Experience with Agile methodologies and DevSecOps practices.
• Hands-on experience with service mesh technologies (e.g., Istio, Linkerd).
• Familiarity with GitOps practices (e.g., ArgoCD, Flux).
• Experience supporting large-scale production environments.
• Background in software development or SRE.
• Passion for automation, scalability, and operational excellence.

Responsibilities:

• Design, implement, and manage AWS-based cloud infrastructure to ensure optimal performance, reliability, and scalability.
• Develop and maintain CI/CD pipelines for seamless deployment of applications and services.
• Automate infrastructure provisioning and management using tools such as Terraform, Ansible, or AWS CloudFormation.
• Monitor and optimise cloud resources and applications to ensure high availability and performance.
• Collaborate with software development teams to integrate DevOps practices into the development lifecycle.
• Implement and manage security best practices for cloud environments.
• Manage backup, disaster recovery, and business continuity planning.

What we offer:

• Get paid, not played
• No more unreliable clients. Enjoy on-time monthly payments with flexible withdrawal options

• Predictable project hours
• Enjoy a harmonious work-life balance with consistent 8-hour working days with clients.

• Flex days, so you can recharge
• Enjoy up to 24 flex days off per year without losing pay, for full-time positions found through Proxify.

• Career-accelerating positions at cutting-edge companies
• Discover exclusive long-term remote positions at the world's most exciting companies.

• Hand-picked opportunities just for you
• Skip the typical recruitment roadblocks and biases with personally matched positions.

• One seamless process, multiple opportunities
• A one-time contracting process for endless opportunities, with no extra assessments.

• Compensation
• Enjoy the same pay, every month with positions landed through Proxify.