LatAm - Senior DevOps Engineer

Perficient; Colombia; Presencial; COP 185.054.961 - 296.087.938; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Perficient is seeking a DevOps Engineer AWS to join our team in Colombia. The role requires strong expertise in Linux and containerized applications, proficiency in programming with C# and Java, and experience with CI/CD tools like Azure DevOps and GitHub Actions. Candidates should have over 5 years in a DevOps role and strong knowledge of AWS and Azure services. This position offers a dynamic work environment focused on collaboration and continuous improvement.

Formación

• 5+ years of experience in a DevOps or cloud engineering role.
• Proficiency in Terraform and CloudFormation for infrastructure as code (IaC).
• Strong hands-on experience with AWS (EC2, S3, RDS, Lambda, etc.) and Azure services.

Responsabilidades

• Deploy, manage, and optimize containerized applications using Docker.
• Collaborate with development teams to implement DevOps best practices.
• Monitor and troubleshoot cloud infrastructure to ensure high availability.

Conocimientos

Linux distributions expertise

Containerization (Docker)

Kubernetes orchestration

C# programming

Java programming

Database technologies (PostgreSQL, MySQL, NoSQL)

CI/CD pipelines (Azure DevOps, GitHub Actions)

Infrastructure automation

Cloud infrastructure monitoring

Security best practices in cloud

Mentoring junior team members

Terraform and CloudFormation

Scripting (Bash, Python, PowerShell)

Problem-solving skills

Educación

5+ years in DevOps/cloud engineering

Cloud certifications (AWS, Azure, Kubernetes)

Herramientas

Docker

Kubernetes

Azure DevOps

GitHub Actions

Monitoring tools (Prometheus, Grafana, ELK)

Descripción del empleo

Job Description

We currently have a career opportunity for a DevOps Engineer AWS to join our team located in LATAM.

Schedule

Primary work schedule is 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM PST. Candidates must also have flexibility to work a 12‑hour shift every two weeks, requiring availability during overnight or early morning hours in the LATAM time zone.

Responsibilities

• Strong expertise in Linux distributions such as Ubuntu, CentOS, or Amazon Linux.
• Deploy, manage, and optimize containerized applications using Docker and orchestrate them with Kubernetes (EKS for AWS and AKS for Azure).
• Proficiency in programming with C# and Java.
• Experience with database technologies such as PostgreSQL, MySQL, or NoSQL databases.
• Build and maintain CI/CD pipelines using Azure DevOps and GitHub Actions to support Java, .Net, and NodeJS applications.
• Automate infrastructure provisioning, configuration, and deployment processes to ensure scalability, reliability, and security.
• Collaborate with development teams to integrate DevOps best practices into the software development lifecycle (SDLC).
• Monitor and troubleshoot cloud infrastructure and applications to ensure high availability and performance.
• Implement and enforce security best practices for cloud environments, including IAM policies, network security, and compliance.
• Mentor and guide junior team members on DevOps tools, practices, and methodologies.
• Stay up to date with emerging technologies and industry trends to continuously improve our DevOps processes.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in a DevOps or cloud engineering role.
• Proficiency in Terraform and CloudFormation for infrastructure as code (IaC).
• Strong hands‑on experience with AWS (EC2, S3, RDS, Lambda, etc.) and Azure services.
• Expertise in managing Kubernetes clusters (EKS on AWS and AKS on Azure).
• Experience with CI/CD tools such as Azure DevOps and GitHub Actions.
• Solid understanding of containerization technologies like Docker and container orchestration with Kubernetes.
• Familiarity with programming languages such as Java, .Net, and NodeJS.
• Strong scripting skills (Bash, Python, or PowerShell).
• Knowledge of networking, security, and compliance in cloud environments.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to work in a fast‑paced, collaborative environment.
• Strong communication skills to effectively collaborate with cross‑functional teams.
• Certifications such as AWS Certified DevOps Engineer, Azure DevOps Engineer Expert, or Certified Kubernetes Administrator (CKA).
• Experience with monitoring and logging tools like Prometheus, Grafana, ELK Stack, or CloudWatch.
• Knowledge of serverless architectures and microservices.
• Experience with multi‑cloud environments and hybrid cloud solutions.

EEO Statement

Perficient, Inc. prides itself on providing equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a protected veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. Perficient, Inc. complies with applicable state and local laws governing non‑discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including but not limited to hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training. Perficient, Inc. expressly prohibits any form of unlawful employee harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or covered veterans. Improper interference with the ability of Perficient, Inc. employees to perform their expected job duties is absolutely not tolerated.

Disclaimer

The above statements are not intended to be a complete statement of job content, rather to act as a guide to the essential functions performed by the employee assigned to this classification. Management retains the discretion to add or change the duties of the position at any time.