Senior DevOps Engineer

lokajobs; United States; Remote; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

lokajobs is seeking a Senior DevOps specialist to design, build, and improve cloud infrastructure across multiple projects. You will focus on AWS environments, container orchestration with Kubernetes, and automation, ensuring secure, scalable delivery with independent technical decision-making.

This is a remote-first role with a globally distributed team. Responsibilities include turning needs into designs, automating tasks, maintaining CI/CD, and collaborating with customers and teammates to

Qualifications

• 4+ years of DevOps engineering experience.
• Experience with AWS, serverless computing, and scripting.
• Experience with Git, CI/CD tools, and Infrastructure as Code (AWS CDK, Terraform, CDKTF).
• Python and TypeScript proficiency; a computer science or related bachelor's degree.

Responsibilities

• Turn functional needs into technical designs and develop and maintain cloud applications on AWS.
• Orchestrate containerized workloads with Kubernetes and support serverless computing needs.
• Automate operational tasks and implement and maintain CI/CD pipelines.
• Address infrastructure security and compliance requirements.
• Evaluate implementation options, weigh benefits and risks, and recommend suitable approaches with limited oversight.
• Work with customers and teammates to deliver infrastructure changes and support project outcomes.

Skills

DevOps

AWS Cloud

Serverless

Scripting

Git

CI/CD tools

Infrastructure as Code

Python

TypeScript

English fluency

Remote collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

AWS CDK

Terraform

CDKTF

Docker

Kubernetes

Job description

Role overview

Design, build, and improve cloud infrastructure across multiple projects as a senior DevOps specialist. The work centers on AWS application environments, container orchestration, and automation, with responsibility for secure, scalable delivery and independent technical decision-making. The role is remote-first and suited to someone who enjoys collaborating with a globally distributed team.

Responsibilities

• Turn functional needs into technical designs and develop and maintain cloud applications on AWS.
• Orchestrate containerized workloads with Kubernetes and support serverless computing needs.
• Automate operational tasks and implement and maintain CI/CD pipelines.
• Address infrastructure security and compliance requirements.
• Evaluate implementation options, weigh benefits and risks, and recommend suitable approaches with limited oversight.
• Work with customers and teammates to deliver infrastructure changes and support project outcomes.

Requirements

• 4+ years of DevOps engineering experience.
• Experience with AWS, serverless computing, and scripting.
• Familiarity with Git, CI/CD tools, and infrastructure-as-code tools such as AWS CDK, Terraform, or CDKTF.
• Python and TypeScript skills; a computer science or related bachelor's degree.
• Strong English for meetings, customer calls, and written business communication; application materials should be in English.
• Ability to work autonomously, adapt to changing needs, and collaborate positively with a remote team.

Nice to have

Docker, Kubernetes, and database administration experience.

Benefits and work setup

Remote-first work, every other Friday off, paid sick days and local holidays, business English classes, ongoing learning support, fitness or mental health subscriptions, and career development. Programs may support working abroad for three months or international relocation.