Sr. DevOps Engineer

Reports to: CTO Department: Engineering FLSA Category: Exempt Position Type: Full-Time, Senior level Travel Requirement: 0-10%, Quarterly for meetings Office Location: Remote, US Based JOB SUMMARY We are a next-generation AI-powered MarTech and AdTech startup on a mission to level the playing field for small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs). By leveraging state-of-the-art large language models (LLMs), Agentic frameworks, and proprietary ML pipelines, we’re redefining how marketing and advertising ecosystems operate, with intelligence, scale, and automation. We are seeking a Sr. DevOps Engineer to serve as the crucial link between our software development and operations teams. In this senior-level role, you will leverage your background in Full-Stack Engineering not to write application features, but to architect the ecosystem that makes feature delivery efficient, reliable, and scalable. You will be responsible for creating and deploying the infrastructure and tools necessary for rapid software delivery, upholding the highest standards of quality and security. By fostering a culture of collaboration and automation. Your goal is to streamline our Java/Spring and Modern Frontend environments so that deployment is seamless, frequent, and fearless. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES Integration of Development & Operations Bridge the Gap: Act as the primary liaison between software engineers and operations. Use your deep understanding of Java/Spring and Frontend frameworks to translate developer needs into operational solutions. Culture of Collaboration: Foster innovation by breaking down silos. Champion a "You Build It, You Run It" mentality where operations and development share responsibility for system health. CI/CD & Automation Architecture Pipeline Management: Design, manage, and optimize CI/CD pipelines to achieve elite deployment frequency Automated Testing & Deployment: Automate the entire delivery lifecycle. Ensure that unit tests (JUnit), integration tests, and frontend builds (React/Angular) are executed reliably within the pipeline to prevent regressions. Efficiency Enhancement: relentlessly identify manual bottlenecks in the software delivery process and eliminate them through scripting (Python/Bash) and automation tools. Infrastructure & Reliability Infrastructure as Code (IaC): Create and maintain scalable, cloud-native infrastructure on GCP (or AWS) using Terraform, treating infrastructure changes with the same rigor as application code. Security & Quality: Embed security scanning (DevSecOps) directly into the build process to uphold high security standards without slowing down development velocity. Monitoring & Observability System Health: Implement comprehensive monitoring solutions to track application performance, providing developers with the metrics they need to resolve technical debt and optimize code. Feedback Loops: create rapid feedback loops that alert the engineering team to issues immediately, enabling quicker resolution and higher software quality. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES, AND QUALIFICATIONS Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field. 7+ years of technical experience, with a specific focus on the intersection of Software Engineering and Operations. Previous experience as a Full-Stack or Backend Engineer is required. Technical Expertise (The "Full-Stack" Operations Toolkit): CI/CD Mastery: Expert-level proficiency with tools like Jenkins, GitHub, or GitLab. Backend Knowledge: Ability to debug and support Java and Spring Boot applications. You understand how memory management, garbage collection, and database connections work within the app. Frontend Knowledge: Familiarity with the build and deployment lifecycles of modern JavaScript frameworks (React, Vue, or Angular). Cloud & Containers: Deep experience with Kubernetes, Docker, and Cloud Platforms (GCP preferred). Database Management: Experience automating database migrations and managing schemas in a production environment. Core Competencies: Strategic Thinking: Ability to make key technical decisions that shape the platform's future. Operational Excellence: A strong drive to improve efficiency, reduce "toil," and enhance the overall quality of software products. Mentorship: Ability to guide junior engineers and developers on DevOps best practices. Why Join Us? Shape the AI core of an innovative MarTech/AdTech platform from the ground up. Work directly with leadership (C-suite) on strategic technical vision. Help build a platform from 0→1 with a visionary leadership team. A mission-driven team committed to ethical AI and transforming marketing for the better. Influence the architecture of next-gen agentic AI systems. PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS/WORKING CONDITIONS: Standing/Walking/Mobility: Must have mobility to attend meetings remotely and in person. Climbing/Stooping/Kneeling: 0% - 10% of the time. Lifting/Pulling/Pushing: 0% - 10% of the time. Fingering/Grasping/Feeling: Must be able to write, type and use a telephone system 100% of the time. Sitting: Sitting for prolonged and extended periods of time. This job description reflects management’s assignment of essential functions; it does not prescribe or restrict the tasks that may be assigned. Management may revise duties as necessary without updating this job description. For more information about the company, please visit our website: https://clarvos.com/ Clarvos is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as veteran, disability or any other federal, state or local protected class. Clarvos complies with federal and state disability laws and makes reasonable accommodation for applicants and employees with disabilities. If you require reasonable accommodation in completing the application, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please direct your inquiries to [email protected] .