Senior CloudOps Engineer (Terraform, Kubernetes)

SYSGEN RPO; Philippines; On-site; PHP 1,800,000 - 2,400,000; Full time

Job summary

SYSGEN RPO is seeking a Senior CloudOps Engineer to design, build, and maintain highly available, scalable cloud infrastructure supporting ERP solutions for government and school districts. You will automate deployments, enhance security, and drive DevOps best practices across teams.

You will mentor junior engineers, lead CI/CD initiatives, and collaborate on new ERP hosting projects, leveraging IaC and modern cloud tooling to ensure reliable, scalable services.

Qualifications

• 2+ years in cloud-focused DevOps/CloudOps/SE roles, preferably AWS.
• 2+ years experience reviewing and mentoring juniors.
• 2+ years in CI/CD environments and automation pipelines.
• 2+ years Linux administration experience.
• 2+ years configuring Linux/Windows with Ansible, Run Deck, Chef or Puppet.
• 2+ years in designing or maintaining highly available and secure cloud systems.
• 2+ years migrating/managing AWS workloads.
• 2+ years OO language development (C#/.NET preferred).
• 2+ years scripting with Bash or Python.
• Expertise with core AWS services: EC2, VPC, ELB, RDS, Route 53, CloudWatch, S3.
• 2+ years with IaC tools like Terraform, CloudFormation or AWS CDK.
• Hands-on with CI/CD platforms such as Harness, Jenkins, GitHub Actions.
• 2+ years using real-time monitoring tools such as Datadog.
• Strong understanding of microservices architecture.
• Experience with PostgreSQL and MSSQL is a plus.
• AWS Certification is preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Develop & Optimize Cloud Infrastructure – Build and enhance the cloud environment that powers ERP solutions.
• Automate & Improve Operations – Implement automation tools to streamline deployments, monitoring, and security.
• Ensure Scalability & Security – Maintain robust, secure cloud environment for growing customer base.
• Collaborate & Innovate – Work with top engineers to drive improvements in cloud operations and software dev.
• Review and Mentor – Provide guidance to junior CloudOps team members.
• Lead DevOps Best Practices – Advocate for and implement best practices across products and teams.
• Collaborate on New Projects – Provide insights on design and implementation of new initiatives.
• Engage in Project Planning – Participate in project design to align with best practices and business goals.
• Advise Management – Offer technical guidance to leadership for better outcomes.
• Implement CI/CD Pipelines – Design and optimize CI/CD pipelines with product teams.
• Enhance ERP Hosting Platform – Leverage IaC, CM, and event-driven infra for secure deployments.
• Develop Automation Tools – Create tools to improve deployment and monitoring at scale.
• Drive DevOps Transformation – Architect solutions supporting DevOps and Agile transformation.
• On-Call Support – Participate in periodic on-call duties to maintain stability.
• Collaborate Across Teams – Work with internal/external teams for efficient solutions.
• Foster a Learning Culture – Share knowledge for professional growth.
• Provide Constructive Feedback – Give feedback to leadership to improve strategies.
• Stay Informed – Stay updated on DevOps best practices.

Skills

Cloud & DevOps Expertise

Code Review Experience

CI/CD Experience

Linux Administration

Linux & Windows Configuration

High Availability & Security

AWS Workload Management

Software Development

Scripting (Bash/Python)

AWS Services

Infrastructure as Code (IaC)

CI/CD Platforms

Monitoring & Observability

Microservices Architecture

Database Knowledge (PostgreSQL/MSSQL)

AWS Certification

Tools

Terraform

CloudFormation

AWS CDK

Ansible

Run Deck

Chef

Puppet

Datadog

Jenkins

GitHub Actions

Job description

Senior CloudOps Engineer - skilled bothTerraform and Kubernetes

Tasks

Do you thrive in a dynamic environment where your work directly impacts the future of government and school district technology? If so, we want you on our ERP Cloud Platform team

Why Join Us?

The team is building the next generation of ERP solutions to power Connected Communities—helping local governments and school districts centralize data and streamline their operations.

As a CloudOps Engineer, you will play a critical role in designing, building, and maintaining the highly available, scalable, and secure cloud infrastructure that supports our financial management, human resources, tax billing, and asset management solutions.

What You’ll Do:

• Develop & Optimize Cloud Infrastructure – Build and enhance the cloud environment that powers our next-generation ERP solutions.
• Automate & Improve Operations – Implement automation tools to streamline deployments, monitoring, and security.
• Ensure Scalability & Security – Maintain a robust, secure, and efficient cloud environment to support our growing customer base.
• Collaborate & Innovate – Work alongside top engineers to drive continuous improvements in cloud operations and software development.

Who We’re Looking For:

• Cloud & Automation Expertise – Strong background in cloud operations with a focus on automation, scalability, and security.
• Software Development Skills – Experience building and maintaining cloud-based services at scale.
• Passion for Innovation – A problem-solver eager to push the boundaries of cloud technology.

Tasks

• Review and Mentor – Act as a technical leader, mentor and review junior CloudOps team members work and provide thoughtful and useful feedback
• Lead DevOps Best Practices – Act as a thought leader, advocating for and implementing best practices and design patterns across all supported products and teams.
• Collaborate on New Projects – Contribute to the design and implementation of new initiatives by providing expert insights and constructive feedback.
• Engage in Project Planning – Actively participate in all stages of the project design phase, ensuring alignment with best practices and business objectives.
• Advise Management – Offer technical guidance and recommendations to leadership to enhance project outcomes and efficiency.
• Implement CI/CD Pipelines – Collaborate with various product teams to design, develop, and optimize comprehensive Continuous Integration/Continuous Deployment (CI/CD) pipelines.
• Enhance ERP Hosting Platform – Help build the next generation of our ERP hosting platform by leveraging Infrastructure as Code (IaC), Configuration Management, and Event-Driven Infrastructure to ensure secure, scalable, and resilient deployments.
• Develop Automation Tools – Create tools to streamline service deployment and improve monitoring in a large-scale distributed environment.
• Drive DevOps Transformation – Work with teams to architect and implement innovative software solutions that support DevOps and Agile transformation initiatives.
• Provide On-Call Support – Participate in periodic on-call duties to maintain system stability and reliability.
• Collaborate Across Teams – Work closely with internal and external teams to develop and implement efficient solutions.
• Foster a Learning Culture – Continuously expand your expertise and actively share knowledge with colleagues to support professional growth.
• Offer Constructive Feedback – Provide respectful and actionable feedback to leadership to improve DevOps strategies and objectives.
• Stay Informed – Maintain a strong understanding of DevOps principles and advocate for the adoption of best practices by application teams.

This role requires a proactive mindset, a passion for innovation, and the ability to work effectively in a dynamic, collaborative environment.

Qualifications

Technical Experience

• Cloud & DevOps Expertise – At least 2 years of experience in a cloud-focused DevOps, CloudOps, or software engineering role, preferably in AWS.
• Code and Pull Request Review Experience – At least 2 years of experience reviewing and providing constructive and useful feedback to junior team members.
• CI/CD Experience – At least 2 years working in a CI/CD environment, implementing and maintaining automation pipelines.
• Linux Administration – At least 2 years of experience managing Linux-based systems.
• Linux and Windows Configuration – At least 2 years of experience, using tools such as ansible, run deck, chef and puppet
• High Availability & Security – At least 2 years of experience designing or maintaining highly available and secure cloud systems.
• AWS Workload Management – At least 2 years of experience migrating and managing workloads in AWS.
• Software Development – At least 2 years of experience developing in an Object‑Oriented language (C# .NET preferred).
• Scripting Skills – At least 2 years of experience scripting with Bash or Python.
• AWS Services – Expertise with all core AWS services such as EC2, VPC, ELB, RDS, Route 53, CloudWatch, S3, etc. (required).
• Infrastructure as Code (IaC) – At least 2 years of experience with at least one IaC toolset such as Terraform (required), CloudFormation, or AWS CDK.
• CI/CD Platforms – Hands‑on experience with at least one CI/CD platform such as Harness, Jenkins, or GitHub Actions.
• Monitoring & Observability – At least 2 years of experience with at least one real‑time monitoring tool such as Datadog.
• Microservices Architecture – Strong understanding of microservice‑based system design.
• Database Knowledge – Experience with PostgreSQL and MSSQL Server is a plus.
• AWS Certification – Preferred but not required.