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DevOps Engineer (Cloud Infrastructure & Automation) – Remote
AWS | Kubernetes | Terraform | CI/CD | Cloud Infrastructure
Position Type: Full-Time, Remote
Working Hours: Flexible (Aligned with U.S. Business Hours)
About the Role
At Pavago, one of our clients is hiring a DevOps Engineer to design, automate, and scale modern cloud infrastructure that powers high-performing applications and engineering teams.
This is a hands-on engineering role focused on cloud infrastructure, CI/CD automation, Kubernetes, Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC), monitoring, and platform reliability. You’ll work closely with software engineers to improve deployment processes, automate workflows, strengthen infrastructure security, and ensure production environments remain scalable and resilient.
If you’re passionate about automation, cloud-native technologies, and building reliable systems that enable engineering teams to move faster, this role is built for you.
What You’ll Own
Cloud Infrastructure
Design, deploy, and manage cloud infrastructure across:
Amazon Web Services (AWS)
Microsoft Azure
Google Cloud Platform (GCP)
Build scalable, secure, and highly available cloud environments.
Optimize cloud architecture for performance, reliability, and cost efficiency.
Support production infrastructure and disaster recovery planning.
Infrastructure as Code (IaC)
Build and maintain infrastructure using:
Terraform
AWS CloudFormation
Pulumi
Manage infrastructure through version-controlled deployments.
Standardize infrastructure provisioning and configuration.
Continuously improve automation and infrastructure consistency.
CI/CD & Automation
Design, build, and optimize CI/CD pipelines using:
GitHub Actions
Jenkins
GitLab CI/CD
Automate application deployments, testing, and release workflows.
Improve deployment speed while maintaining reliability.
Reduce manual operational tasks through automation.
Containers & Kubernetes
Deploy and manage containerized applications using:
Docker
Kubernetes
Maintain scalable and resilient Kubernetes clusters.
Optimize container orchestration and workload performance.
Support application scalability across multiple environments.
Monitoring & Reliability
Implement monitoring and observability using:
Prometheus
Grafana
Elasticsearch
Monitor infrastructure health and application performance.
Investigate incidents and resolve production issues quickly.
Improve system uptime, alerting, and operational visibility.
Requirements
Must-Have Qualifications
Experience
3+ years of experience in DevOps, Cloud Engineering, Site Reliability Engineering (SRE), or Infrastructure Engineering.
Core Skills
Hands-on experience with:
AWS, Azure, or GCP
Docker
Kubernetes
CI/CD pipelines
Experience with Infrastructure-as-Code tools such as Terraform, CloudFormation, or Pulumi.
Strong scripting skills using:
Python
Bash
PowerShell
Strong troubleshooting and automation mindset.
Excellent written and verbal English communication skills.
Nice to Have
Experience working in Terraform-heavy environments.
Multi-cloud infrastructure experience.
Experience supporting high-traffic or high-availability applications.
Familiarity with microservices architectures.
Cloud cost optimization experience.
Experience with monitoring, observability, and platform engineering.
Tools & Technologies
AWS
Microsoft Azure
Google Cloud Platform (GCP)
Kubernetes
Docker
Terraform
AWS CloudFormation
Pulumi
GitHub Actions
Jenkins
GitLab CI/CD
Prometheus
Grafana
Elasticsearch
Python
Bash
PowerShell
What Makes You a Strong Fit
Passionate about automation and cloud-native technologies.
Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting abilities.
Comfortable working in production environments.
Proactive and ownership-driven.
Collaborative team player who works well with software engineers.
Continuously looks for opportunities to improve reliability and efficiency.
What a Typical Day Looks Like
Monitor cloud infrastructure and resolve operational issues.
Build and improve CI/CD pipelines.
Deploy and manage Kubernetes workloads.
Optimize infrastructure performance and scalability.
Automate repetitive operational tasks.
Collaborate with development teams on deployment strategies.
Improve monitoring, alerting, and system reliability.
In short: You build and maintain secure, scalable, and automated cloud infrastructure that enables engineering teams to deliver software quickly and reliably.
Key Metrics for Success (KPIs)
High infrastructure uptime and reliability.
Faster and more reliable deployment pipelines.
Reduced manual operational workload through automation.
Scalable and secure cloud infrastructure.
Improved deployment frequency and recovery times.
Strong monitoring coverage and rapid incident resolution.
Why This Role Stands Out
Fully remote opportunity.
Work with modern cloud-native technologies.
High ownership and technical impact.
Opportunity to solve large-scale infrastructure challenges.
Continuous exposure to automation and platform engineering.
Clear career progression into:
Senior DevOps Engineer
Platform Engineer
Cloud Architect
Site Reliability Engineer (SRE)
Interview Process
Initial Phone Screen
Spark Hire Intro Video (3–5 minutes)
Technical Interview
Final Client Interview
Offer & Background Verification
What Happens After You Apply
Right after you apply, you’ll receive an email invitation from Spark Hire to record your Intro Video. This short, self-recorded video is the next step that completes your application and can be recorded whenever it’s convenient for you.
Instead of repeating yourself across multiple screening calls, you’ll introduce yourself once, and your video will be shared with the hiring team. This helps the team evaluate your communication style early, making future interviews more meaningful and reducing unnecessary interview rounds.
Don’t overthink it—you can record your video as many times as you’d like before submitt…
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