AWS DevOps Lead

The AES Group; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 69,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

The AES Group in Austin, TX is seeking an experienced AWS DevOps Lead to support cloud infrastructure, DevOps automation, and Site Reliability Engineering (SRE) initiatives. The ideal candidate will have strong hands‑on experience with AWS, Kubernetes, Linux, and Python, along with a proven track record of supporting enterprise‑scale production environments.

Candidates must have prior experience working on projects for large enterprise technology organizations and be comfortable working onsite

Qualifications

• 8+ years of IT experience.
• Hands-on AWS cloud services and infrastructure.
• Strong DevOps and Site Reliability Engineering (SRE) experience.
• Kubernetes and container orchestration expertise.
• Linux administration and troubleshooting.
• Python scripting and automation skills.
• Experience with enterprise-scale production environments.
• Ability to work onsite in Austin, TX from Day 1.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and maintain scalable, reliable cloud infrastructure using AWS.
• Develop and manage DevOps automation, deployment pipelines, and infrastructure management processes.
• Support Kubernetes-based container orchestration and application deployment.
• Perform Linux system administration, troubleshooting, performance monitoring, and production support.
• Apply Site Reliability Engineering (SRE) practices to improve system availability, reliability, and performance.
• Develop Python scripts to automate operational tasks and improve engineering efficiency.
• Monitor system health, investigate incidents, identify root causes, and implement preventive measures.
• Collaborate with development, infrastructure, and operations teams to improve deployment reliability and operational efficiency.
• Follow best practices for cloud security, scalability, monitoring, and incident management.

Skills

AWS cloud services

DevOps

Kubernetes

Linux

Python

SRE

Production environments

Incident management

On-site work

Job description

Title: AWS DevOps Lead
Location: Austin, TX (On-site Day 1)
Pay rate: $50-$55/hr

Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced AWS DevOps Lead to support cloud infrastructure, DevOps automation, and Site Reliability Engineering (SRE) initiatives. The ideal candidate will have strong hands‑on experience with AWS, Kubernetes, Linux, and Python, along with a proven track record of supporting enterprise‑scale production environments. Candidates must have prior experience working on projects for large enterprise technology organizations and be comfortable working onsite in Austin, TX, from Day 1.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and maintain scalable, reliable, and secure cloud infrastructure using AWS.
• Develop and manage DevOps automation, deployment pipelines, and infrastructure management processes.
• Support Kubernetes-based container orchestration and application deployment.
• Perform Linux system administration, troubleshooting, performance monitoring, and production support.
• Apply Site Reliability Engineering (SRE) practices to improve system availability, reliability, and performance.
• Develop Python scripts to automate operational tasks and improve engineering efficiency.
• Monitor system health, investigate incidents, identify root causes, and implement preventive measures.
• Collaborate with development, infrastructure, and operations teams to improve deployment reliability and operational efficiency.
• Follow best practices for cloud security, scalability, monitoring, and incident management.

Required Skills and Qualifications

• 8+ years of overall IT experience.
• Strong hands‑on expertise in AWS cloud services and infrastructure.
• Solid experience in DevOps and Site Reliability Engineering (SRE).
• Strong knowledge of Kubernetes and container orchestration.
• Hands‑on experience with Linux administration and troubleshooting.
• Proficiency in Python scripting and automation.
• Experience supporting enterprise‑scale applications and production environments.
• Strong problem‑solving, troubleshooting, and incident management skills.
• Ability to work onsite in Austin, TX, from Day 1.