DevOps Engineer (Senior) ID46624

AgileEngine, LLC.; Madrid; Hybrid; EUR 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional growth including mentorship

Competitive USD-based compensation

Exciting projects with Fortune 500 companies

Flexible schedule with remote options

Job summary

A leading software development company is recruiting a skilled DevOps Engineer to enhance its cloud infrastructure by managing Amazon EKS clusters. This role involves leveraging Kubernetes and Terraform for optimal performance and security of containerized applications within AWS. Ideal candidates will have 3-5 years of DevOps experience and strong communication skills, with opportunities for professional growth and a flexible working schedule.

Qualifications

• 3–5+ years of experience as a DevOps Engineer.
• Proven track record managing AWS environments with multiple services.
• Ability to design and implement custom Kubernetes resources.

Responsibilities

• Design, deploy, and manage Amazon EKS clusters.
• Integrate Kubernetes with AWS ecosystem services.
• Implement Infrastructure-as-Code practices using Terraform.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Ability to work independently and collaboratively

3–5+ years of experience as a DevOps Engineer

Deep understanding of Kubernetes internals

Strong experience with EKS

Proficiency in Terraform for Infrastructure-as-Code

Strong knowledge of containerization with Docker

Upper-intermediate English level

Tools

AWS

Terraform

Kubernetes

Docker

Job description

WHY JOIN US

AgileEngine is an Inc. 5000 company that creates award‑winning software for Fortune 500 brands and trailblazing startups across 17+ industries. We rank among the leaders in application development and AI/ML, and our people‑first culture has earned us multiple "Best Place to Work" awards.

ABOUT THE ROLE

This pivotal six‑month project offers a DevOps Engineer the chance to significantly enhance cloud infrastructure by designing and managing scalable Amazon EKS clusters. You will leverage deep expertise in Kubernetes and Terraform to implement advanced architectures and ensure the reliability and security of containerized workloads within the AWS ecosystem. This role provides an opportunity to enforce Infrastructure‑as‑Code best practices, optimize performance, and make a high‑impact contribution.

WHAT YOU WILL DO

• Work on a project with a 6‑month duration.
• Design, deploy, and manage Amazon EKS clusters across multiple accounts and regions.
• Implement advanced Kubernetes architectures including multi‑tenant clusters, namespaces, RBAC, and network policies.
• Develop and maintain custom Kubernetes resources and controllers to extend cluster functionality.
• Ensure reliability, scalability, and security of containerized workloads.
• Integrate Kubernetes with AWS ecosystem services such as IAM, ALB Ingress Controller, and CloudWatch.
• Implement Infrastructure‑as‑Code practices using Terraform for cluster and workload provisioning.
• Perform cluster monitoring, troubleshooting, and tuning for performance and cost optimization.
• Establish and enforce best practices and standards for Kubernetes and container orchestration.

MUST HAVES

• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to work independently as well as within a collaborative environment.
• 3–5+ years of experience as a DevOps Engineer.
• Proven track record managing AWS environments with multiple services and accounts.
• Deep understanding of Kubernetes internals including API server, scheduler, controllers, CRDs, and admission controllers.
• Strong experience with EKS and self‑managed Kubernetes clusters.
• Ability to design and implement custom Kubernetes resources and controllers using the Operator pattern and controller‑runtime.
• Proficiency in Terraform for Infrastructure‑as‑Code.
• Strong knowledge of containerization with Docker and container lifecycle.
• Upper‑intermediate English level.

NICE TO HAVES

• AWS Certified DevOps Engineer Associate or Professional certification.
• Kubernetes certifications such as CKA, CKAD, or CKS.
• Familiarity with monitoring and observability tools including Prometheus, Grafana, and ELK/EFK.
• Strong scripting skills with Python or Bash.
• Working knowledge of developing basic REST API Services.

PERKS AND BENEFITS

• Professional growth: Mentorship, TechTalks, and personalized growth roadmaps.
• Competitive compensation: USD‑based pay with education, fitness, and team activity budgets.
• Exciting projects: Modern solutions with Fortune 500 and top product companies.
• Flextime: Flexible schedule with remote and office options.

JOB DETAILS

• Seniority level: Mid‑Senior
• Employment type: Full‑time
• Industry: IT Services and IT Consulting