1149 - Senior DevOps Engineer

United States Digital Space LLC; United States; Remote; USD 56,000 - 67,000; Full time

Job summary

We Make Remote Work Remarkable is seeking a Senior DevOps Engineer to join our LATAM-based remote team. You will architect scalable, cloud-native infrastructure and lead migrations for high-traffic Java services.

You will standardize containerization with Docker and Kubernetes, build robust CI/CD pipelines, and implement security-as-code across deployments. Strong client-facing communication is essential in a consultancy context.

Qualifications

• 7+ years in DevOps, SRE, or platform engineering.
• Experience delivering infrastructure for multiple client engagements.
• Strong knowledge of Kubernetes, Docker, and cloud-native patterns.
• Proficient in Kafka, CI/CD, and security as code basics.

Responsibilities

• Architect resilient, cloud-native infra aligned with client goals.
• Produce architecture diagrams, runbooks, and migrations.
• Lead client discussions and translate requirements into roadmaps.
• Design and manage production-grade cloud environments for Java services.
• Standardize Docker and Kubernetes orchestration.
• Build robust CI/CD pipelines.
• Implement observability and performance tuning for Java apps.
• Integrate Security as Code into CI/CD.
• Ensure HA, failover, and DR strategies.

Skills

Kubernetes

Docker

Cloud platforms (AWS/Azure/GCP)

CI/CD

Tools

Jenkins

Terraform

Kafka

Git

AWS

Job description

We Make Remote Work Remarkable TopTalent from LatAm

Hello! We are the company, a Talent-as-a-Service. the company bridges the gap between world-class developers and designers from LatAm and first-class companies around the globe.

We need an English-fluent Senior DevOps Engineer, based in Latin America, available to work remotely.

We are looking for someone with exceptional communication and relationship-building skills, who embraces changes while maintaining strong attention to detail. An interested and proactive person, who's constantly learning and improving their skills.

Are you the one we are looking for?

Responsibilities:

• Architect resilient, cloud-native infrastructure solutions aligned with industry best practices and client business objectives.
• Produce comprehensive technical documentation, including architecture diagrams, migration roadmaps, and operational runbooks.
• Lead technical discussions during client engagements, translating requirements into actionable roadmaps.
• Design, deploy, and manage production-grade cloud environments hosting high-performance Java backend services.
• Standardize containerization and orchestration strategies using Docker and Kubernetes.
• Build and maintain robust CI/CD pipelines for continuous integration and delivery.
• Implement advanced observability strategies to analyze system performance and optimize Java applications.
• Develop and enforce "Security as Code" practices, integrating automated identity management and compliance into CI/CD.
• Ensure infrastructure designs adhere to industry standards and compliance frameworks.
• Implement high-availability configurations, automated failover, and disaster recovery strategies.

Requirements:

• 7+ years of hands-on experience in DevOps, SRE, or Platform Engineering roles within professional or consulting environments.
• Proven ability to manage and deliver infrastructure solutions across multiple, concurrent client engagements.
• Deep understanding of the Java ecosystem (Java 8, 11, 17, or 21) with specific expertise in running Spring Boot and Spring Cloud applications at scale.
• Production-level experience with event-streaming platforms (Apache Kafka, Confluent, or AWS MSK) and their integration into cloud environments.
• Expertise in Kubernetes/Docker orchestration and cloud-native infrastructure management.
• Demonstrated proficiency in at least one major cloud platform (AWS, Microsoft Azure, or Google Cloud Platform).

It's a plus:

• Strong preference for candidates with prior consulting, professional services, or direct client-facing delivery experience.

Compensation:

The salary range offered for this position varies from (USD) $5,000 - $6,000 per month, depending on seniority and skillset. This position is for a full time contract, through a payroll platform. The talent will work remotely allocated at our client.

Thank you!