Senior Staff DevOps Engineer
TLDR
Lead design and evolution of large-scale AWS-based Kubernetes infrastructure, implement CI/CD and GitOps, drive security, observability, and modernization while mentoring teams.
In this role, you will lead the design, implementation, and continuous evolution of large-scale cloud and Kubernetes infrastructure, ensuring reliability, scalability, and security across enterprise systems:
- Architect and manage enterprise-grade Kubernetes environments on AWS EKS, including multi-cluster setups, service mesh architectures, and custom controllers
- Define and execute long-term cloud and DevOps roadmaps aligned with organizational goals and platform modernization strategies
- Lead the design and implementation of CI/CD and GitOps pipelines using tools such as ArgoCD, ensuring scalable and automated delivery workflows
- Develop and enforce Infrastructure as Code standards using Terraform, CloudFormation, or AWS CDK to ensure modular, repeatable deployments
- Drive cloud security strategy including zero-trust architectures, automated compliance, and security-as-code aligned with regulatory frameworks (e.g., SOC2, HIPAA)
- Build and optimize observability platforms integrating metrics, logs, and traces while introducing predictive monitoring capabilities
- Lead cloud migration and modernization initiatives in collaboration with engineering and business stakeholders
- Drive incident response efforts, participate in on-call rotations, and improve system reliability through post-incident analysis and automation
- Mentor engineers, promote DevOps best practices, and champion continuous improvement across teams and platforms
- 9+ years of experience in DevOps, SRE, or cloud infrastructure engineering roles
- 7+ years of hands-on experience with AWS cloud services and architecture design
- 7+ years of advanced Kubernetes experience, including cluster management, scaling, and optimization
- Strong programming skills in at least one language such as Python or Go, with production-grade engineering experience
- Expertise in Infrastructure as Code tools such as Terraform, CloudFormation, or AWS CDK
- Proven experience designing and operating enterprise CI/CD pipelines, with strong GitOps and ArgoCD knowledge
- Deep understanding of containerization, orchestration, networking, and cloud security best practices
- Experience with observability tools such as Datadog or AWS CloudWatch is a plus
- Strong communication skills with the ability to explain complex systems to both technical teams and executives
- Ability to lead Proof of Concept initiatives and evaluate emerging technologies
- Experience leveraging AI-assisted development tools to improve engineering productivity is highly valued
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field (or equivalent experience)
- Competitive annual salary range: $170,000 – $220,000
- Performance-based incentive compensation opportunities
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance coverage
- Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Account (FSA) options
- 401(k) retirement plan with employer matching
- Paid time off including vacation, sick leave, and holidays
- Life, disability, and supplemental insurance options
- Tuition assistance and ongoing learning opportunities
- Employee assistance programs and mental health support resources
- Pet insurance and additional voluntary benefits
- Flexible work policies with on-call and incident response flexibility
- Financial planning tools and employee wellness programs
Requirements
This role requires deep expertise in cloud infrastructure, Kubernetes, and DevOps engineering, combined with strong leadership and system design capabilities:
Benefits
Benefits
Equity Compensation
Performance-based incentive compensation opportunities
Flexible Work Hours
Flexible work policies with on-call and incident response flexibility
Health Insurance
Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Account (FSA) options
Learning Budget
Tuition assistance and ongoing learning opportunities
Financial planning tools and wellness programs
Financial planning tools and employee wellness programs
Paid Time Off
Paid time off including vacation, sick leave, and holidays
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- Founded
- Founded 2020
- Employees
- 11-50 employees
- Industry
- Professional Services