Staff DevOps Engineer / AWS / Remote
Remote, AZ, US
DevOps
Full Time, Full Time
$150000 - $178000
On-site
Other/Non Classified
Remote, AZ, US
$150000 - $178000
Full Time, Full Time
Other/Non Classified
On-site
DevOps
Job details
This Staff Cloud DevOps Engineer opportunity is a full-time role supporting a fully remote environment. The company is a fast-growing, technology-driven organization operating in a highly scalable cloud environment, leveraging AWS, Kubernetes (EKS), and GitLab CI/CD pipelines to build and maintain secure, high-performance infrastructure. This role is focused on designing and optimizing cloud-native systems, driving automation, and supporting enterprise-level applications.
This is a high-impact, leadership-level DevOps role where you’ll have direct influence over cloud architecture and long-term technical strategy. The biggest draw here is the ownership — you’re not just maintaining systems, you’re shaping how they’re built and scaled moving forward. They’re looking for someone who thrives in complex environments, enjoys solving large-scale infrastructure challenges, and wants to mentor others while continuing to grow technically. You’ll gain exposure to advanced DevOps practices, cloud security initiatives, and large-scale system design in a collaborative and forward-thinking environment.
Required Skills & Experience
· Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, IT, or related field
· 5+ years of experience in DevOps or Site Reliability Engineering
· 5+ years of hands-on AWS experience
· Strong Kubernetes experience (EKS, cluster management, scaling, troubleshooting)
· Experience building and maintaining CI/CD pipelines using GitLab
· Strong Infrastructure as Code experience (Terraform, CloudFormation, or CDK)
· Proficiency in Python or Go
· Deep understanding of containerization and microservices architecture
· Strong networking fundamentals in cloud environments
· Experience with monitoring, logging, and observability tools
Desired Skills & Experience
· AWS certifications (Solutions Architect Professional or DevOps Engineer Professional)
· Kubernetes certifications (CKA, CKAD, CKS)
· Experience with multi-cloud environments (AWS, GCP, Azure)
· Experience with Prometheus, Grafana, or ELK stack
· Experience with configuration management tools (Ansible, Chef, Puppet)
· Experience with database systems such as MySQL or PostgreSQL
· Exposure to cloud security frameworks and compliance standards
What You Will Be Doing
Tech Breakdown
· 40% AWS Cloud Infrastructure (EKS, networking, scalability)
· 25% Kubernetes Architecture & Management
· 20% CI/CD Pipelines (GitLab) & Automation
· 15% Infrastructure as Code & Security
Daily Responsibilities
· 50% Hands On
· 10% Management Duties
· 40% Team Collaboration
The Offer
• Bonus eligible
You will receive the following benefits:
· Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
· Vacation Time
· Stock Options
Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the US on a full-time basis now and in the future.
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