DevOps Lead

Posted Oct 14

At Loka we use a modern tech stack to support meaningful projects across a huge range of industries. In the last year our teams have helped clients advance the world’s #1 AI reading tutor, eliminate $1B in food waste and develop novel drugs for fighting cancer, all while enjoying every other Friday off. Join us, feed your need to grow and ship projects you believe in with a team you’re proud to be a part of.

We’re seeking a DevOps Lead to deploy, secure and maintain robust applications in production environments, mainly AWS. The ideal candidate will not only apply their technical brilliance but also take a leadership role in contributing positively to Loka’s unique culture.

The Role

  • Build and design cloud infrastructure (mainly AWS).
  • Lead technical projects from architecture to implementation.
  • Orchestrate containers with Kubernetes.
  • Automate operations and implement CI/CD pipelines.
  • Ensure security compliance.
  • Assess change implementation options, benefits and risks and recommend the most appropriate approach with minimal assistance.
  • Lead and mentor a team of DevOps engineers, conducting regular one-on-one meetings and providing clear, constructive feedback.

Hard Skills Requirements

  • 5+ years DevOps experience, 3+ years managing a team
  • Serverless compute, scripting, AWS, Docker, Kubernetes experience
  • GitOps, CI/CD tools, AWS CDK/Terraform/CDKTF
  • NodeJS, TypeScript, Python, database administration (a plus)
  • Bachelor's in Computer Science or related field
  • Client interaction, team skills
  • Autonomy, adaptability, positivity

Additional Requirements

  • Excellent English
  • Clean criminal record
  • CV written in English

Personality Profile

  • Curious: Ambition to learn and grow into different industries with a modern tech stack.
  • Autonomous and positive: We’re a fully remote, globally distributed team.
  • Team player: Enjoy a collaborative approach.
  • Adaptable: Operate with a startup mindset and move at a startup pace.
  • Empathetic: Lead with compassion.

Benefits

  • Every other Friday off (26 extra days off a year)
  • Remote and flexible
  • Explore and Relocation programs (three months work abroad or full international relo)
  • Paid sick days and local holidays
  • Premium mental health subscriptions
  • Access to LokaLabs™, our internal research and development program
  • Fitness subscription
  • Mental wellness programs
  • LokaLabs™ incubator
  • Mental health benefits and more
  • Defined career path

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