DevOps Engineer

Financecolombia; Argentina; A distancia; ARS 9.750.000 - 12.500.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

A remote-first startup is seeking a DevOps Engineer to optimize its cannabis retail platform. The role involves automation, maintaining CI/CD pipelines, and managing cloud infrastructure. Candidates should have experience with Docker, Kubernetes, and programming languages like Python or Java. A good command of English and a proactive attitude are essential. The position offers flexible work hours, remote work, and attractive benefits including medical insurance.

Servicios

Salary in USD

100% remote work

Flexible working hours

20 paid vacation days

12 holidays per year

3 sick leave days

Medical insurance after probation

Equipment reimbursement

Formación

• Proven experience working in a DevOps or similar role.
• Strong knowledge of CI/CD tools (Jenkins, GitLab CI).
• Familiarity with infrastructure-as-code tools (Terraform).
• Understanding of containerization and orchestration (Docker, Kubernetes).

Responsabilidades

• Collaborate with development and IT teams to design and implement automation solutions.
• Maintain and improve CI/CD pipelines for efficient software delivery.
• Troubleshoot and resolve issues related to system performance.
• Manage and optimize cloud-based infrastructure.

Conocimientos

DevOps experience

Python

Golang

Rust

Java

CI/CD tools

Containerization

Cloud infrastructure

Good English proficiency

Herramientas

AWS

GitLab

Terraform

Kubernetes

Docker

Descripción del empleo

Hi there!

We're Sweed, a product-driven startup building an all-in-one cannabis retail platform. We’re on the lookout for a DevOps Engineer to join our team remotely and help us scale and optimize our platform.

About Us

At Sweed, we’re reimagining how cannabis retailers operate. Our enterprise-grade platform combines POS, eCommerce, Marketing, Analytics and Inventory Management into a single, seamless solution—eliminating the need for multiple third-party tools.

We believe in simplicity, efficiency, and innovation. That’s why we build for scalability and performance, making life easier for cannabis retailers while driving real business growth.

Why We’re Doing This

At Sweed, we believe in the medicinal potential of cannabis. It has been shown to help with chronic pain, anxiety, depression, and many other conditions. Despite the lingering stigma, we see cannabis as a powerful tool for improving lives.

The industry is evolving rapidly, and we’re here to drive that transformation—making cannabis retail more efficient, accessible, and customer-friendly.

Where We Are Now

We’ve been on the market for 7 years, continuously growing and refining our product.

Our focus is on earning customer trust, which means constantly improving our delivery processes and rolling out new features. At the same time, we navigate the complex legal landscape of the cannabis industry, ensuring our platform remains compliant and future-proof.

Team Structure

Our total team size is over 200 people:

The development team is distributed globally and organized into cross-functional product teams. These teams typically consist of 8–12 members, including front-end and back-end developers, QA specialists, and analysts.
Each team is led by a Team Lead and a Product Owner, ensuring effective collaboration and clear direction.
Meanwhile, our CEO, account managers, and customer success team are based in the USA, working closely with us to align product development with business and user needs.

Who are we looking for?

The successful candidate will be a key player in enhancing our infrastructure, implementing automation processes, and optimizing the overall development and deployment pipeline.

Stack: AWS, GitLab, Terraform, Kubernetes, Prometheus, Grafana, Loki, ELK, MSSQL, PostgreSQL

Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with development and IT teams to design and implement automation solutions for infrastructure provisioning, configuration, and deployment.

• Maintain and improve CI/CD pipelines to ensure efficient and reliable software delivery.

• Implement and manage containerization technologies (Docker, Kubernetes) to enhance scalability and resource utilization.

• Troubleshoot and resolve issues related to system and application performance, ensuring high availability.

• Manage and optimize cloud-based infrastructure, including resource provisioning, cost optimization, and security.

• Work on enhancing monitoring and logging solutions to provide insights into system health and performance.

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure alignment between development and operations.

Qualifications:

• Proven experience working in a DevOps or similar role.

• Proficiency in programming languages such as Python, Golang, Rust, Java.

• Experience with configuration management tools (Ansible, Puppet, or Chef).

• Solid understanding of version control systems (Git).

• Familiarity with infrastructure-as-code tools (Terraform).

• Strong knowledge of CI/CD tools (Jenkins, GitLab CI).

• Understanding of containerization and orchestration (Docker, Kubernetes).

• Good proficiency in English (B2 or higher)

Preferred Qualifications:

• Relevant certifications (e.g., AWS Certified DevOps Engineer, Certified Kubernetes Administrator).

• Experience with serverless architectures and microservices.

• Knowledge of security best practices in cloud and on-premises environments.

Nice to have:

• Experience ETL (airbyte/airflow/dagster/dbt).

• Understanding the writing of SQL queries.

• Worked with Apache Kafka/RabbitMQ.

What Else Matters?

• Proactivity – We love team members who take initiative and provide feedback

• Critical thinking – We value problem-solvers who think beyond just writing code

• Adaptability – Our industry is evolving fast, and we need people who thrive in change

What We Offer

• Salary in USD (B2B contract with the US company)

• 100% remote – We’re a remote-first company, no offices needed!

• Flexible working hours – Core team time: 09:00-15:00 GMT (flexible per team)

• 20 paid vacation days per year

• 12 holidays per year

• 3 sick leave days

• Medical insurance after probation

• Equipment reimbursement (laptops, monitors, etc.)

Hiring Process

1. Recruiter Call (up to 1 hour) – Includes a short English check & optional tech screening

2. Technical Interview (1.5 hours) – Deep dive into your skills

3. Final Interview (1 hour) – Chat with our Head of DevOps