Senior DevOps Engineer; AWS

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The Role:

We are looking for a Senior Dev Ops Engineer with strong AWS expertise to join our fast‑growing network. In this role, you will help design, build, and maintain robust cloud infrastructure, streamline CI/CD pipelines, and ensure scalable and secure deployments.

This is a hands‑on engineering position requiring a proactive and detail‑oriented professional with deep experience in cloud‑native tooling and modern Dev Ops practices.

What we are looking for:

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in a Dev Ops role, with substantial expertise in AWS cloud environments.
• Proficiency in scripting languages such as Python, Bash, or Power Shell.
• Experience with infrastructure as code (IaC) tools like Terraform, Ansible, or AWS Cloud Formation.
• Strong knowledge of containerization and orchestration tools, particularly Docker and Kubernetes.
• Solid understanding of network architecture, security, and application development methodologies.
• Proven ability to design and support robust build, deployment, and configuration management systems for multi‑tier applications.
• Excellent problem‑solving skills, with the ability to diagnose and resolve complex infrastructure issues.
• Effective communication skills, capable of handling multiple projects and priorities in a dynamic environment.
• Familiarity with monitoring and logging tools such as Cloud Watch, ELK Stack, and Prometheus.
• Located in CET timezone (+/- 3 hours), we are unable to consider applications from candidates in other time zones.

Nice‑to‑have:

• AWS certifications (e.g., AWS Certified Dev Ops Engineer).
• Experience in multi‑cloud environments (e.g., Azure, GCP).
• Familiarity with serverless architecture and tools (e.g., AWS SAM, Serverless Framework).
• Knowledge of databases (SQL and No
  
  SQL).
• Experience with Agile methodologies and Dev Sec Ops  practices.
• Hands‑on experience with service mesh technologies (e.g., Istio, Linkerd).
• Familiarity with Git Ops practices (e.g., ArgoCD, Flux).
• Background in software development or SRE.
• Passion for automation, scalability, and operational excellence.

Responsibilities:

• Design, implement, and manage AWS‑based cloud infrastructure to ensure optimal performance, reliability, and scalability.
• Develop and maintain CI/CD pipelines for seamless deployment of applications and services.
• Automate infrastructure provisioning and management using tools such as Terraform, Ansible, or AWS Cloud Formation.
• Monitor and optimise cloud resources and applications to ensure high availability and performance.
• Collaborate with software development teams to integrate Dev Ops practices into the development lifecycle.
• Implement and manage security best practices for cloud environments.
• Manage backup, disaster recovery, and business continuity planning.

What we offer:

• Get paid, not played
• No more unreliable clients. Enjoy on‑time monthly payments with flexible withdrawal options
• Predictable project hours
• Enjoy a harmonious work‑life balance with consistent 8‑hour working days with clients.
• Flex days, so you can recharge
• Enjoy up to 24 flex days off per year without losing pay, for full‑time positions found through Proxify.
• Career‑accelerating positions at cutting‑edge companies
• Discover exclusive long‑term remote positions at the world's most exciting companies.
• Hand‑picked opportunities just for you
• Skip the typical recruitment roadblocks and biases with personally matched positions.
• One seamless process, multiple opportunities
• A one‑time contracting process for endless opportunities, with no extra assessments.
• Compensation
• Enjoy the same pay, every month with positions landed through Proxify.

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