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Lead DevOps Engineer

Particle41
Location
USA - Remote
Posted
17 days ago
Department
DevOps Engineering
What they actually want (must-haves)
  • 8+ years of experience in DevOps, SRE, platform, or infrastructure engineering
  • 2+ years leading teams or owning the DevOps function for multiple products or clients
  • Extensive hands-on expertise with at least two major cloud providers (AWS, Azure, GCP)
  • Deep experience with infrastructure as code (Terraform strongly preferred)
  • Proficiency in scripting and automation with languages such as Python, Bash, or Go
  • Solid grounding in cloud security, IAM, networking, and compliance-driven environments
Nice to have
  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field preferred
  • Certifications in relevant technologies - such as AWS Solutions Architect / DevOps Engineer Professional, Azure Administrator / DevOps Engineer Expert, Google Professional Cloud DevOps Engineer, or CKA - are a plus
What the job really is

As a Lead DevOps Engineer at Particle41, you will be responsible for owning the DevOps strategy and managing the cloud infrastructure for complex digital projects. Your role includes mentoring team members, defining best practices for infrastructure and automation, and ensuring platform reliability and security. You will also engage with clients to scope projects and lead the implementation of CI/CD pipelines and observability strategies.

Things to weigh
  • No salary listed
  • Remote position may require self-motivation and discipline
  • Role involves significant leadership and mentoring responsibilities, which may not suit everyone
  • Focus on multiple cloud providers may require continuous learning and adaptation
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