DevOps Engineer

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, MIS or related technical field required.
• 3+ years professional experience managing large-scale, highly available cloud platforms
• 3+ years hands-on Python development with focus on automation and infrastructure
• 2+ years deep experience with AWS core services (EC2, Lambda, S3, CloudWatch, Systems Manager, API Gateway)
• Proven experience with Infrastructure as Code (CloudFormation, CDK, or Terraform)
• Applicants must be authorized to work in the US without requiring employer sponsorship currently or in the future. U.S. FinTech does not offer H-1B sponsorship for this position.
• Strong Programming: Advanced Python skills plus proficiency in at least one other language (Go, JavaScript, Java, or similar)
• Cloud Architecture: Deep understanding of AWS services, networking, security, and cost optimization
• Automation: Expert-level experience with CI/CD tools (Jenkins, CodePipeline, GitHub Actions)
• Monitoring & Observability: Hands-on experience with logging, metrics, and tracing solutions
• Containerization: Working knowledge of Docker and container orchestration
• Experience with modern web frameworks and APIs (React.js, RESTful services)
• Database management (both relational and NoSQL)
• Version control and collaborative development practices (Git, code reviews)
• Testing frameworks and quality assurance automation
• Basic understanding of machine learning concepts and AI tooling integration
• AWS certifications (Solutions Architect Associate or DevOps Engineer)
• Experience with Kubernetes or ECS for container orchestration
• Knowledge of chaos engineering and resilience testing
• Exposure to AI/ML services (SageMaker, Bedrock) and their operational integration
• Experience building internal developer tools and platforms
• Hands-On Mindset: Prefers to build and fix things directly rather than just manage processes
• Problem Solver: Strong analytical skills with ability to troubleshoot complex distributed systems
• Code Quality Focus: Writes maintainable, well-tested code with proper documentation
• Collaborative: Works effectively with development, security, and business stakeholder teams
• Continuous Learner: Stays current with industry trends and emerging technologies
• Ownership Mentality: Takes accountability for system reliability and customer impact
• Availability for occasional off-hours work during critical releases and maintenance windows
• Participation in on-call rotation with proper tooling and escalation procedures
• Remote work environment with emphasis on team collaboration and hands-on problem solving