DevOps Engineer / SRE - Platform Engineer / AI Spacetech

Attis; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 130,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible time-off policy

Cost-effective healthcare

401k matching plan

Salary and equity options

Job summary

A rapidly growing technology company in Houston is hiring a DevOps Engineer to manage cloud infrastructure and support AI initiatives. This role combines responsibilities of a Site Reliability Engineer with platform engineering, emphasizing ownership and collaboration. Ideal candidates have over 2 years of experience in cloud and platform roles, proficient in Kubernetes, Docker, and Terraform. Competitive salary and benefits with opportunities for career growth in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in Platform, SRE, or Cloud Engineering roles.
• Experience in highly regulated industries and space tech.
• Hands-on experience with Kubernetes and Docker.

Responsibilities

• Own the stability, performance, and scalability of the cloud infrastructure.
• Manage a multi-account AWS cloud infrastructure using Terraform.
• Oversee EKS clusters and deployments with ArgoCD and Helm.

Skills

Kubernetes

Docker

Terraform

GitOps

CI/CD (GitLab)

Scripting (Python/Bash)

Tools

Grafana

Prometheus

Job description

DevOps Engineer / Site Reliability Engineer - Platform / AI Spacetech / SRE

We’re looking for a highly skilled DevOps Engineer / Platform / SRE to take on a pivotal role within a growing technology team. This is a unique opportunity for an ambitious engineer to take complete ownership of a sophisticated cloud platform.

This position blends the responsibilities of a Site Reliability Engineer (SRE) with the developer enablement principles of Platform Engineering, making it ideal for someone who thrives in a dynamic, fast‑paced, and collaborative environment.

Base pay range

$130,000.00/yr - $150,000.00/yr

Why Join?

• £130k‑$150k salary and equity options, flexible time‑off policy, cost‑effective healthcare, a 401k matching plan, and more.
• Take Ownership: Step up from being part of a team to owning an entire platform.
• Drive Innovation: Support developers in building and deploying state‑of‑the‑art AI and machine‑learning solutions.
• Career Growth: Ideal for a high‑performer with 2‑4 years of experience ready for the next challenge and a clear path for advancement.

The Company

My client is a forward‑thinking and rapidly growing technology company applying sophisticated AI and machine‑learning to solve complex, real‑world challenges. They partner with government and commercial entities in highly regulated sectors, delivering a state‑of‑the‑art platform that provides critical insights and operational efficiency.

The Role

• Own the stability, performance, and scalability of the entire cloud infrastructure.
• Manage and administer a multi‑account AWS cloud infrastructure using Terraform.
• Oversee and maintain multiple EKS clusters, handling deployments with ArgoCD and Helm.
• Lead efforts in logging, monitoring, and alerting to ensure system reliability.
• Own and optimize GitLab CI/CD pipelines in close collaboration with developers.
• Support the development team with their infrastructure needs, acting as a true platform enabler.
• Assist in building and delivering on‑premises versions of the product for specific government clients.

The Essential Requirements

• Experience working within space tech, or highly regulated industries such as government, finance, or healthcare.
• US Citizenship or Permanent Resident (Green Card) status (for ITAR controlled projects).
• 2+ years of professional experience in a Platform, SRE, or Cloud Engineering role.
• Hands‑on experience with Kubernetes and Docker.
• Strong knowledge of managing infrastructure as code with Terraform.
• Familiarity with GitOps workflows and packaging applications using Helm charts or ArgoCD.
• Proficiency with CI/CD, preferably GitLab.
• Scripting and automation skills using Python or Bash.
• Experience with a major cloud provider (AWS preferred).

What Will Make You Stand Out

• Experience with observability tools like Grafana and Prometheus.
• Previous work in the space industry.

Seniority level: Mid‑Senior; Employment type: Full‑time; Job function: Information Technology, Engineering, and Other; Industries: Defense and Space Manufacturing, Space Research and Technology, IT System Operations and Maintenance.

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Disclaimer

DISCLAIMER: No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate on the grounds of age, sex, race, religion or belief, disability, pregnancy and maternity, marriage and civil partnership, sexual orientation, gender, and/or gender reassignment, and we confirm that we are happy to accept applications from anyone for this role. Attis Global Ltd operates as an employment agency and employment business. More information can be found at attisglobal.com.