DevOps Lead

Loka, Inc

Contract type

Ongoing

Work mode

100% remote

Experience

Senior · 5+ years

Job description

Build and design cloud infrastructure (mainly AWS), leading projects from architecture through to implementation
Lead high-complexity projects with high-priority clients, independently resolve critical technical issues and introduce innovative solutions that ensure long-term maintainability
Shape technical strategies, anticipate future trends, align initiatives with key business outcomes and drive execution across teams
May be brought into existing projects to resolve technical challenges or manage difficult client situations
Recruit, onboard and develop talent - nurturing individual strengths, supporting career growth and creating the next generation of leaders
Establish psychological safety, proactively monitor team engagement and independently mediate conflicts
Lead regular one-on-ones, drive structured performance reviews and implement improvement plans where needed, including managing complex performance cases independently
Proactively mentor senior engineers and manage teams, establishing best practices
Assess change implementation options, evaluate benefits and risks, and recommend the most appropriate approach with minimal oversight
Track key KPIs and align team workflows with broader strategic objectives
Effectively lead high-pressure client engagements and ensure smooth cross-functional collaboration
Company mission
Information not specified

Core technologies

TypeScriptAWSDockerKubernetesTerraformPython (Programming Language)Node.js

Every other Friday off (26 extra days off a year)
Remote-first culture
Explore and Relocation programs (three months work abroad or full international relo)
Paid sick days and local holidays
Business English classes program
Continuous Learning Support
Fitness and/or Mental Health Subscriptions
Access to LokaLabs™, our internal research and development program
Defined career path

5+ years of DevOps experience, including 3+ years leading a team
Hands-on experience with serverless compute, scripting, AWS, Docker and Kubernetes
Strong command of GitOps, CI/CD tooling and infrastructure-as-code (AWS CDK / Terraform / CDKTF)
NodeJS, TypeScript, Python and database administration are a plus
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related field
A track record of building high-performing, inclusive teams and developing talent at all levels
Confidence managing budgets, KPIs and cross-functional stakeholder relationships
Strong client interaction skills and the ability to lead high-pressure engagements calmly and effectively
Autonomy, adaptability and a consistently positive presence on the teams you lead
Excellent English - we work entirely in English for meetings, client calls and business communications
CV written in English
AWS, Docker, Kubernetes, GitOps, CI/CD, AWS CDK, Terraform, CDKTF, Node.js, TypeScript, Python
Python (Programming Language)
Docker
AWS
Node.js
Kubernetes
Terraform
TypeScript