Senior DevOps Engineer (AWS)

Proxify; Brasil; Remote; BRL 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-time monthly payments

24 flex days off per year

Career-accelerating positions

Flex days (24/year)

Remote opportunities

Exclusive long-term roles

Simple contracting process

Consistent monthly pay

Job summary

A tech consultancy is looking for a Senior DevOps Engineer to design, build, and maintain AWS-based cloud infrastructure. The role involves developing CI/CD pipelines and automating resource management. A minimum of 5 years of experience in DevOps with strong AWS expertise is required. This position offers predictable hours, flex days, and competitive pay.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in a DevOps role.
• Experience in AWS cloud environments.
• Proficiency in scripting languages.
• Proficient in Docker and Kubernetes for containerized apps.
• Solid understanding of networking, security, and app development lifecycle.
• Design and support build, deployment, and configuration management for multi-tier apps.

Responsibilities

• Design and manage AWS-based cloud infrastructure.
• Develop and maintain CI/CD pipelines.
• Automate infrastructure provisioning.
• Monitor and optimize cloud resources and applications for high availability.
• Collaborate with development teams to embed DevOps into the lifecycle.
• Apply security best practices in cloud environments.
• Manage backup, disaster recovery, and business continuity.

Skills

AWS expertise

Scripting languages (Python, Bash, PowerShell)

Infrastructure as Code tools (Terraform, Ansible, CloudFormation)

Containerization and orchestration tools (Docker, Kubernetes)

Network architecture

Monitoring and logging tools (CloudWatch, ELK Stack, Prometheus)

Agile methodologies

CloudFormation

Docker

Kubernetes

CloudWatch

ELK Stack

Prometheus

Networking

Security

CI/CD

GitOps

Istio

Linkerd

ArgoCD

Flux

SRE

Tools

Terraform

Ansible

CloudFormation

Docker

Kubernetes

CloudWatch

ELK Stack

Prometheus

ArgoCD

Flux

Istio

Linkerd

Job description

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.