Overview
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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).
- 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.