About the role

We are seeking a Senior DevOps Engineer to own and evolve the infrastructure, deployment pipelines, and operational reliability of a high-traffic SaaS platform running on AWS. You will manage a Kubernetes-based microservices architecture serving multiple web applications, APIs, and asynchronous workloads across production, staging, and development environments.

Technology Environment

• Cloud: AWS (EKS, Aurora PostgreSQL, S3, ALB, WAF, IAM, VPC)|
• Orchestration | Kubernetes on EKS
• IaC: Terraform (modular, multi-environment)
• Containers: Docker (20+ custom images)
• CI/CD: GitHub Actions
• Monitoring: Prometheus, Grafana, Alertmanager
• Logging: Elasticsearch, Logstash, Kibana, Filebeat
• Data Stores: MongoDB (replica set), Aurora PostgreSQL, Redis, RabbitMQ
• Application: PHP / Symfony, Node.js, React

Required Technical Skills

• Cloud Infrastructure
• • Deep experience with AWS, including compute, networking, storage, IAM, and managed database services. You should be comfortable designing and maintaining VPCs, load balancers, and multi-environment cloud architectures.
• Container Orchestration
• • Strong hands-on experience with Kubernetes in production: deploying, scaling, and troubleshooting workloads including Deployments, StatefulSets, DaemonSets, CronJobs, Ingress, RBAC, and storage. Experience with autoscaling strategies (HPA, event-driven, or scheduled) is expected.
• Infrastructure as Code
• • Proficiency with Terraform or similar IaC tools for provisioning and managing cloud infrastructure. Experience with modular design, remote state management, and multi-environment workflows.
• Containerization
• • Solid experience with Docker, including writing and optimizing Dockerfiles, managing image registries, and supporting containerized local development environments.
• CI/CD Pipelines
• • Experience building and maintaining automated build, test, and deployment pipelines using GitHub Actions or similar platforms. Understanding of container image promotion workflows and environment-based deployment strategies.
• Monitoring & Observability
• • Experience with metrics-based monitoring and alerting using tools such as Prometheus, Grafana, and Alertmanager or equivalent. Comfortable building dashboards, writing alert rules, and integrating with notification channels.
• Logging & Log Aggregation
• • Familiarity with centralized logging pipelines using tools such as the ELK stack (Elasticsearch, Logstash, Kibana) or similar. Understanding of log collection, transformation, indexing, and retention strategies.
• Database & Data Store Operations
• • Working knowledge of operating and supporting MongoDB, PostgreSQL, Redis, and RabbitMQ or similar technologies in production. This includes backup/restore procedures, replica management, and basic performance tuning.
• Networking & Security
• • Understanding of cloud networking fundamentals (VPCs, subnets, security groups, DNS), TLS/SSL certificate management, WAF configuration, and securing internal tools. Familiarity with authentication proxies and access control patterns.
• Scripting & Automation
• • Proficiency in Bash and/or Python for operational automation. Ability to read and understand application configurations (PHP, Node.js) enough to support deployment and troubleshooting workflows.

Preferred Technical Skills

• Experience with event-driven autoscaling tools such as KEDA
• Familiarity with GitOps workflows and an interest in evolving deployment practices
• Exposure to workflow automation platforms (n8n or similar)
• Experience with cost optimization strategies (spot instances, right-sizing, lifecycle policies)
• Familiarity with error tracking platforms such as Sentry
• Experience upgrading or migrating major infrastructure tooling versions in production

Interview Process

1. 30 Minute Screening call with a member of our recruiting team
2. 1 hour Technical Interview with one of our lead DevOps Engineers
3. 1 hour Technical and culture fit Inter view with the Hiring Manager
4. 30min to 1 hour Meeting with the client. (Optional)

Why Join Tech9

At Tech9, we believe great talent deserves great opportunities — no matter where you are in Latin America. We build real teams, not just rosters, and we’re committed to making Tech9 a place where you can do your best work, grow your career, and thrive on your own terms.

• Work with World-Class U.S. Clients
• • Gain hands-on experience with top-tier American companies and high-impact projects that challenge you and elevate your career.

• Competitive, USD-Based Compensation
• • Your skills have global value. We pay competitively in U.S. dollars, giving you financial stability and recognition for what you bring to the table.

• Grow Your Skills on Us
• • All Tech9ers get access to Udemy’s full course library. Whether you want to deepen your expertise or explore something new, we invest in your growth.

• A Community, Not Just a Contract
• • When you join Tech9, you become a Tech9er. That means being part of a collaborative, inclusive community of talented professionals across LatAm who support each other and grow together.

• Modern Tech & Agile Teams
• • Work with current technologies, frameworks, and methodologies alongside teams that move fast, communicate well, and value your input.

About Tech9

At Tech9, we are driven by a clear mission—to empower organizations with AI-centered solutions that make them more adaptable, efficient, and future-ready. With proven expertise in product strategy, UX design, cloud architecture, and AI, our teams deliver purpose-built software that meets today’s needs and anticipates tomorrow’s challenges.

Headquartered in Utah, Tech9 experts collaborate across the United States, Latin America, and India. We offer a remote working environment with a collaborative and supportive culture, allowing you to focus on what you do best.

If you're excited by the opportunity to work in a fast-paced, innovative environment where scaling and building the future of software is key, we’d love to hear from you. Join us as we work together to redefine the world of software development.