About the roleWe're seeking an experienced Lead DevOps/Cloud Engineer to architect, implement, and maintain our cloud infrastructure and deployment pipelines. The ideal candidate will have deep expertise in Kubernetes, Terraform, and AWS services, with a strong background in automation and infrastructure as code. This role offers the opportunity to lead a talented team while building scalable, secure, and resilient cloud solutions that support our growing platform.Required Skills & Experience5+ years of experience in DevOps or Cloud Engineering with at least 2 years in a leadership role, with experience managing others in both project work and career progressionTop 3 non-nego tools: AWS, Terraform, DockerUnderstanding of networking concepts and implementation in cloud environmentsStrong expertise in Kubernetes administration, deployment, and troubleshootingExperience implementing and managing CI/CD pipelinesExtensive experience with Terraform for infrastructure as codeExperience designing, implementing, or maintaining systems compliant with ISO 27001 and other security frameworks such as SOC 2, NIST 800-53, or HIPAA requirementsDeep knowledge of AWS services (EKS, IAM, S3, RDS, EC2)Strong understanding of container technologies (Docker)Proficiency in scripting languages (Python, Bash) for automationKnowledge of monitoring, logging, and observability solutionsExperience with security best practices and compliance requirementsStrong problem-solving skills and attention to detailExcellent communication skills in English (verbal and written) for explaining complex infrastructure concepts, troubleshooting, documentation, and technical specificationsDemonstrated proficiency with preferred development environment (Mac or Linux) for infrastructure management and DevOps workflowsAbility to collaborate synchronously with team members during core hours (10:00 AM - 6:00 PM US Eastern Time) while respecting work-life balanceResponsibilitiesLead the design, implementation, maintenance, and continue evolution of our Kubernetes clusters across multiple environmentsArchitect and maintain infrastructure as code using TerraformImplement and maintain CI/CD pipelines for reliable, automated deploymentsDeploy monitoring, logging, and alerting solutions for infrastructure and applicationsEstablish security best practices and compliance across cloud resourcesOptimize cloud resource utilization for performance, reliability, and cost-efficiencyDesign disaster recovery and high availability solutions for critical servicesCollaborate with full-stack engineers and data engineers to support application deployment needsAutomate repetitive operational tasks and infrastructure managementImplement and maintain secrets management and access control systemsProvide technical guidance and mentorship to junior DevOps engineersCreate comprehensive documentation for infrastructure, deployment processes, and operational proceduresLead incident response for production infrastructure issuesPreferred QualificationsExperience with GitOps methodologies and toolsExperience with authentication services like Auth0Knowledge of database management and optimization in cloud environmentsFamiliarity with serverless architectures and technologiesBackground in advertising technology or marketing analytics infrastructureKnowledge of cost optimization strategies for cloud resourcesAWS certifications (Solutions Architect, DevOps Professional)Familiarity with policy as code and security automationKnowledge of first principles (e.g. basics of tools, internals of the computer, low level concepts and how work actually gets done, etc.)Strategic thinking skills (e.g. high level concepts, fundamental logic/reasoning)Background in implementing zero-trust security models
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