Lead the design, deployment, and security of cloud infrastructure for Loka’s global projects, mentoring a team while automating operations and driving CI/CD pipelines. Requires 5+ years of DevOps experience with Kubernetes, cloud-native tools, and a leadership mindset. Join a remote-first team with unique benefits and a culture of growth.
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Technical Skills Required
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Job Description
At Loka we use a modern tech stack to support meaningful projects across a huge range of industries. In the last year our teams have helped clients advance the world’s #1 AI reading tutor, eliminate $1B in food waste and develop novel drugs for fighting cancer, all while enjoying every other Friday off. Join us, feed your need to grow and ship projects you believe in with a team you’re proud to be a part of.
We’re seeking a DevOps Lead to deploy, secure and maintain robust applications in production environments, mainly . The ideal candidate will not only apply their brilliance but also take a leadership role in contributing positively to Loka’s unique culture.
The Role
- Build and design cloud infrastructure (mainly ).
- Lead projects from architecture to implementation.
- Orchestrate containers with Kubernetes.
- Automate operations and implement CI/CD pipelines.
- Ensure security compliance.
- Assess change implementation options, benefits and risks and recommend the most appropriate approach with minimal assistance.
- Lead and mentor a team of DevOps engineers, conducting regular one-on-one meetings and providing clear, constructive feedback.
Hard Skills Requirements
- 5+ years DevOps experience, 3+ years managing a team
- Serverless compute, scripting, , Docker, Kubernetes experience
- GitOps, CI/CD tools, CDK/Terraform/CDKTF
- NodeJS, TypeScript, Python, database administration (a plus)
- Bachelor's in Computer or related field
- Client interaction, team skills
- Autonomy, adaptability, positivity
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Additional Requirements
- Excellent English - Being a global team, we work entirely in English for meetings, customer calls and business communications
- CV written in English
Personality Profile
- Curious: Ambition to learn and grow into different industries with a modern tech stack.
- Autonomous and positive: We’re a fully remote, globally distributed team.
- Team player: Enjoy a collaborative approach.
- Adaptable: Operate with a startup mindset and move at a startup pace.
- Empathetic: Lead with compassion.
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Benefits
- Every other Friday off (26 extra days off a year)
- Remote-first culture
- Explore and Relocation programs (three months work abroad or full international relo)
- Paid sick days and local holidays
- Business English classes program
- Continuous Learning Support
- Fitness and/or Mental Health Subscriptions
- Access to LokaLabs™, our internal research and development program
- Defined career path
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