Remote DevOps Engineer

Description:

• We are looking for an experienced DevOps Engineer to help deploy and maintain our platform on AWS.
• This is a part-time/contract position focused on setting up and optimizing our cloud infrastructure.
• The role involves migrating our CI/CD from AWS CodeCommit to GitHub Actions.
• The engineer will ensure high availability, performance, and security across our web frontend, backend services, and databases.
• It is important to note that the code base is a bit dated, with the last update in April 2024, so part of the role will involve working with and deploying older dependencies.
• Key responsibilities include deploying and configuring AWS infrastructure (VPC, EC2, ELB, RDS, S3, Redis, Lambda, SQS, CloudFront, WAF) using CloudFormation.
• The engineer will manage secure DevOps access via a bastion server.
• They will implement monitoring, logging, and alerting with AWS CloudWatch.
• Maintaining security best practices, including encryption and MFA, is essential.
• The role also involves optimizing performance using caching (Redis) and scalable architectures.

Requirements:

• Proven experience with AWS services and Linux server administration is required.
• A strong understanding of CI/CD workflows, especially GitHub Actions, is necessary.
• Experience with infrastructure as code, specifically CloudFormation or Terraform, is essential.
• Familiarity with backend (Kotlin/Spring Boot) and frontend (React/TypeScript) deployment is required.
• Scripting skills in Bash, Python, or similar languages are necessary.

Benefits:

• The position offers the flexibility of part-time work, allowing for a better work-life balance.
• Working with a modern cloud infrastructure on AWS provides opportunities for professional growth and skill enhancement.
• The role involves engaging with both older and newer technologies, offering a diverse range of experiences.
• The opportunity to implement best practices in security and performance optimization is a key benefit of this position.