Devops Engineer with AWS - Contractor - name

OpenTalent; Poland; On-site; PLN 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

intive is hiring a DevOps Engineer to drive platform reliability, automate cloud and on‑prem environments, and manage Kubernetes workloads. You will implement CI/CD pipelines, IAM via Keycloak, and observability with Prometheus/Grafana.

Join a diverse team across continents, contributing to a scalable, developer-focused platform (Backstage) and documentation efforts.

Qualifications

• 3+ years as a DevOps Engineer or similar infra-focused role
• Hands-on with AWS core services and Linux on AWS
• Experience with Terraform IaC and Ansible

Responsibilities

• Ensure platform reliability with high-availability setups and DR planning
• Deploy and maintain services in cloud and on-prem environments
• Operate container workloads on Kubernetes with Helm and Argo CD
• Automate provisioning with Terraform and Ansible
• Develop Python and shell scripts to automate tasks
• Manage PostgreSQL databases on Amazon RDS incl. backups and upgrades
• Build and maintain CI/CD pipelines with GitLab CI/CD and quality gates
• Implement IAM and SSO via Keycloak
• Set up monitoring with Prometheus, Grafana, and OpenTelemetry
• Provide 3rd level support and incident resolution
• Assist cloud migration projects and patch/upgrade management
• Contribute to internal developer platforms (Backstage) and docs

Skills

Platform operations

CI/CD

Automation scripting

Incident management

Tools

Kubernetes

AWS

Terraform

Ansible

GitLab CI/CD

Keycloak

Prometheus

Grafana

OpenTelemetry

Backstage

PostgreSQL

Argo CD

Git

Linux

Job description

Join a diverse team of approx. 2000 professionals across four continents, driving innovation and growth within intive ’s technology hubs. Work alongside industry experts trusted by leading brands like Audi, BMW, Deichmann, Meta, NewsCorp, Tandem, Paramount, Vorwerk, and Warner Bros. Discovery to create pioneering, sustainable digital experiences.

At intive , agile thinking and deep industry expertise come together across Automotive & Mobility, Commerce, Financial Services, Healthcare & Life Sciences, and Technology, Media & Communication. Be part of a team that’s shaping the future of digital innovation.

Scope of Duties

• Ensure platform reliability through high-availability setups, backup/restore procedures, and disaster recovery planning
• Deploy and maintain services in cloud and on-premises environments
• Operate and maintain containerized workloads on Kubernetes, including Helm-based deployments and GitOps workflows using Argo CD
• Automate infrastructure provisioning and configuration using Terraform and Ansible
• Autonomously implement complete technical solutions and infrastructure components from scratch
• Operate and maintain PostgreSQL databases on Amazon RDS, including backup, tuning, and version upgrades
• Implement and maintain CI/CD pipelines using GitLab CI/CD, following established patterns and including automated quality gates and testing
• Implement and maintain identity and access management, including SSO integrations via Keycloak (OIDC/SAML)
• Implement and maintain monitoring, alerting, and observability using Prometheus, Grafana, and OpenTelemetry
• Provide 3rd level support and participate in incident management, including root cause analysis and resolution
• Support cloud migration projects, including cutover planning and execution
• Perform patch and upgrade management of infrastructure and services
• Debug, troubleshoot, and resolve technical and infrastructure-related issues
• Develop Python and shell scripts to automate operational and infrastructure-related tasks
• Contribute to internal developer platform capabilities, including service catalogs and developer portals (Backstage)
• Contribute to technical documentation, including system architecture and IT product documentation, following docs-as-code principles

Services Experience

• 3+ years of professional experience in a DevOps Engineer or similar infrastructure-focused role
• Strong experience with platform operations, including high availability, backup/restore, and disaster recovery
• Strong hands-on experience with AWS core services and Linux on AWS, preferably Amazon Linux
• Strong hands-on experience with Terraform and Infrastructure as Code (IaC)
• Practical experience with Ansible for infrastructure automation and configuration management