Remote AWS DevOps Engineer

Role Overview

Step into a high-impact DevOps position where cloud scalability, system reliability, and continuous innovation are the benchmarks of success. As a Remote AWS DevOps Engineer, you'll join a forward-thinking team that powers modern cloud-native infrastructure. From automation scripting to cloud security compliance, you'll collaborate across teams to deploy and manage fault-tolerant systems, all from the flexibility of your remote environment. With a yearly compensation of $133,743, this role offers technical growth and work-life balance in equal measure.

Core Responsibilities

Infrastructure Management

• Design, implement, and maintain Infrastructure-as-Code using tools like Terraform or AWS CloudFormation.
• Continuously monitor system performance and capacity to ensure availability and resilience.
• Build auto-scaling architectures aligned with application workloads and SLAs.

CI/CD Pipeline Optimization

• Develop and manage pipelines using AWS CodePipeline, Jenkins, or GitHub Actions.
• Automate release processes to achieve zero-downtime deployments.
• Enforce best practices in source control, testing, and staging environments.

Cloud Operations and Monitoring

• Leverage AWS CloudWatch, Prometheus, and Grafana to monitor metrics and logs.
• Conduct incident response drills and root cause analyses to improve MTTR.
• Use cloud-native tools to manage cost efficiency and forecast usage trends.

Security and Compliance

• Implement IAM best practices and manage secrets via AWS Secrets Manager.
• Ensure all infrastructure adheres to SOC 2, HIPAA, or ISO 27001 standards.
• Perform security audits and support compliance reporting processes.

Working Environment

Remote Collaboration Culture

Our distributed engineering culture prioritizes transparency and autonomy. Teams communicate through Slack, Notion, and Jira, ensuring aligned objectives and open lines of communication. Engineers are empowered to work independently while remaining deeply connected to a shared purpose.

Agile & Iterative Workflows

We deploy changes rapidly but thoughtfully. With bi-weekly sprints, cross-functional standups, and retrospectives, everyone contributes to delivering secure and scalable cloud systems. Your voice shapes every release cycle.

Technology Stack

Primary Tools and Frameworks

• AWS Services: EC2, Lambda, ECS, RDS, S3, CloudTrail
• Automation: Terraform, Ansible, AWS CDK
• CI/CD: GitLab CI, Jenkins, CircleCI
• Monitoring & Observability: CloudWatch, New Relic, Datadog
• Containers: Docker, Kubernetes (EKS)
• Version Control: GitHub, Bitbucket

Candidate Qualifications

Required Skills

• 4+ years of experience managing cloud infrastructure in AWS environments
• Proficiency with IaC tools like Terraform or AWS CloudFormation
• Advanced scripting knowledge in Python, Bash, or similar
• Strong background in setting up CI/CD pipelines with a GitOps approach
• Deep understanding of DevSecOps practices and cloud governance

Preferred Attributes

• AWS Certified DevOps Engineer or similar certifications
• Experience managing container orchestration with EKS or Kubernetes
• Familiarity with event-driven architecture and serverless technologies
• Comfortable with Git-based workflows and pull request best practices
• Strong written communication and a proactive mindset in remote environments

Growth Opportunities

Career Advancement

We invest in your growth through certifications, cloud summits, and tech leadership opportunities. Engineers are encouraged to publish internal whitepapers and contribute to open-source DevOps libraries. As you progress, you'll have opportunities to lead architecture decisions and mentor junior engineers remotely.

Impact Metrics

You'll play a key role in improving our deployment speed by 35%, reducing cloud costs by 20%, and increasing system uptime to 99.99%. Your metrics will directly influence strategic decisions across the organization.

Compensation & Perks

Salary and Benefits

• Annual Salary: $133,743 (USD)
• 100% Remote Work Environment
• Flexible Work Hours and Generous PTO
• Annual Certification Reimbursement and Tech Budget
• Comprehensive Health, Vision, and Dental Coverage
• Equity Options & Yearly Performance Bonus

Call to Action

If you’re passionate about building cloud infrastructure that empowers global innovation, we want to hear from you. This is more than just a DevOps job—it’s your chance to architect transformative systems at a remote-first company that genuinely values your skills. Join us and bring your cloud engineering vision to life. Apply today to start a rewarding journey toward scalable impact, technical mastery, and unmatched flexibility.