Remote DevOps Engineer

Job Description:

We are seeking a skilled and motivated remote DevOps Engineer to join our growing team. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience with AWS services, container orchestration (Kubernetes), and infrastructure automation. You will be responsible for building, maintaining, and optimizing our cloud infrastructure, with a strong focus on CI/CD pipeline automation, Kubernetes cluster management, and network engineering. Additionally, experience with GitOps methodologies will be key in managing infrastructure and application deployments.

Benefits:

• Fully Remote
• Local presence in Pakistan

Key Responsibilities:

• Design, deploy, and manage scalable infrastructure on AWS using services such as EC2, RDS, SQS, and other cloud-based technologies.
• Build, maintain, and optimize CI/CD pipelines to automate software delivery and infrastructure provisioning.
• Manage Kubernetes clusters, including cluster hardening, scaling, and monitoring, to ensure high availability and security.
• Implement GitOps practices using tools like ArgoCD or FluxCD to manage Kubernetes environments and streamline deployment processes.
• Design and implement Docker containerization strategies and orchestrate multi-container applications.
• Ensure network security and design network architectures that scale securely and efficiently.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including development, QA, and operations to streamline processes and deliver high-quality products.
• Monitor system performance and troubleshoot issues across various cloud and on-prem infrastructure.
• Implement best practices for infrastructure security, including firewalls, VPNs, and IAM.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• AWS Expertise: Proven experience working with AWS services such as EC2, RDS, S3, SQS, and others.
• Kubernetes & Docker: Strong experience in deploying and managing Kubernetes clusters in a production environment and working with Docker containers.
• CI/CD Automation: Hands-on experience in building and maintaining CI/CD pipelines (e.g., Jenkins, GitLab CI, CircleCI).
• GitOps: Experience with GitOps practices for managing and deploying applications and infrastructure, using tools such as ArgoCD, Flux, or similar.
• Infrastructure as Code (IaC): Proficient with tools such as Terraform, CloudFormation, or Ansible for automating infrastructure.
• Network Engineering: Knowledge of VPCs, subnets, DNS, load balancers, and other networking components in AWS.
• Security: Experience in securing cloud-based infrastructures, implementing cluster hardening, and ensuring compliance with security best practices.

Bonus Skills:

• Proxmox Virtualization: Experience with Proxmox for managing virtualized environments and creating private cloud solutions.
• Database Administration: Experience managing Postgres and MySQL databases, including backups, performance tuning, and replication.
• Monitoring & Logging: Familiarity with monitoring tools like Prometheus, Grafana, and ELK Stack (Elasticsearch, Logstash, Kibana) for observability.
• Scripting: Proficiency in scripting languages such as Python, Bash, or PowerShell.

Soft Skills:

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to work effectively with cross-functional and diverse teams.
• Strong problem-solving abilities, with a proactive attitude towards identifying and addressing issues before they impact the business.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage competing priorities effectively.

Education & Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
• 3-5 years of relevant experience in a DevOps or Systems Engineering role.