Remote Junior DevOps Engineer

Role Overview

Join a dynamic engineering team as a Remote Junior DevOps Engineer, where you'll play a vital role in building and maintaining modern deployment pipelines and infrastructure for globally distributed systems. This opportunity is ideal for tech-savvy individuals with a passion for continuous learning, automation, and scalable cloud environments. You’ll contribute to deployment strategies, configuration management, and system monitoring in a fully remote setting, bringing innovation to the forefront.

Key Responsibilities

Infrastructure Automation

• Assist in designing, maintaining, and optimizing CI/CD pipelines using Jenkins or GitHub Actions.
• Implement basic Infrastructure as Code practices using Terraform or CloudFormation.
• Support automated system provisioning and configuration using Ansible or similar tools.

Cloud Operations

• Monitor cloud-based environments (AWS, Azure, or GCP) for availability and performance.
• Execute backup and recovery processes with guidance from senior engineers
• Collaborate in managing Kubernetes clusters and Docker containers to ensure smooth application lifecycle management

Code Integration & Deployment

• Troubleshoot build failures and assist in merging code using Git version control.
• Participate in release management and contribute to iterative deployment processes.
• Document deployment workflows and assist in post-deployment monitoring

Incident Response & Monitoring

• Set up and maintain observability tools like Prometheus, Grafana, or Datadog.
• Participate in root cause analysis for service disruptions under the guidance of a mentor.
• Respond to basic incident tickets and learn escalation processes for critical issues.

Ideal Work Environment

Fully Remote, Globally Connected

Enjoy the benefits of a 100% remote-first culture that values autonomy and global collaboration. As a Junior DevOps Engineer, you’ll work within a streamlined remote infrastructure that includes asynchronous communication and scheduled syncs to keep teams aligned.

Inclusive Culture & Growth Mindset

You’ll be part of a supportive team that encourages experimentation, fosters learning, and embraces failure as a step toward innovation. Regular learning sessions, access to engineering mentorship, and hands-on guidance create the perfect ecosystem for professional growth.

Tools & Technologies

DevOps Stack Exposure

• CI/CD: Jenkins, GitHub Actions, CircleCI
• Infrastructure as Code: Terraform, AWS CloudFormation
• Containers & Orchestration: Docker, Kubernetes, Helm
• Monitoring & Logging: Datadog, ELK Stack, Grafana
• Source Control: Git (GitHub, GitLab)

Cloud Platforms

• Practical experience with at least one of: AWS, Microsoft Azure, or Google Cloud Platform
• Exposure to serverless functions, cloud-native services, and autoscaling infrastructure

Qualifications & Skills

Must-Have

• A formal education in computing, such as a degree in software engineering, IT, or related technical studies
• 0–2 years of hands-on experience with DevOps practices or in a cloud-based environment
• Comfortable working with common automation scripts using tools like Python, Bash, or PowerShell
• Strong understanding of software development lifecycles and deployment best practices
• A strong drive to grow professionally in a dynamic, tech-forward environment

Nice-to-Have

• Exposure to agile methodologies and ticket tracking tools like Jira
• Basic understanding of network protocols and firewalls
• Experience collaborating using remote tools like Slack, Notion, or Zoom

Compensation and Perks

• Annual Salary: $102,300
• Flexible work hours and an asynchronous-first communication style
• Learning & Development stipend for certifications, courses, and conferences
• Generous paid time off, wellness programs, and remote workspace allowance
• Access to senior mentorship, weekly knowledge-sharing sessions, and career roadmapping

Career Growth & Advancement

This role sets the stage for a long-term DevOps career by offering exposure to production environments, critical automation tools, and real-world incident response workflows. With proven performance, you’ll have a clear pathway toward mid-level roles, such as DevOps Engineer or Site Reliability Engineer, within 12–24 months.

Why This Role Is Different

Unlike traditional entry-level tech jobs, this role emphasizes long-term skill development over mundane task execution. You’ll be contributing to systems that serve millions of users, leveraging cutting-edge DevOps practices that emphasize automation, scalability, and observability.

Our team is committed to developing junior engineers into thought leaders through structured onboarding, measurable goals, and exposure to impactful projects.

Call to Action

Are you ready to fast-track your DevOps career from the comfort of your home? Apply today to join a forward-thinking team that values creativity, mentorship, and continuous improvement. Build infrastructure that powers the future, while growing your technical skills every day.

Take the leap. Your future in DevOps starts here.