Senior DevOps Engineer (AWS)

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Gdansk, Wroclaw or Remote, Poland

About the role

As a Senior DevOps Engineer (AWS), become a part of of an Infrastructure Engineering Team responsible for building and maintaining tools to ensure the applications meet SLA's and help maximum security, scalability and performance.

Responsibilities

Write code and contribute to the software architecture of a highly concurrent, high-throughput Infrastructure as Code (IaC) abstraction layer on AWS
Participate in on-call rotations to meet service level agreements (SLAs) 24×7
Continue to automate common operations tasks and develop new run-books
Build and maintain complex CI/CD pipelines, automate infrastructure provisioning, deployment, and configuration management
Analyze infrastructure performance, identify bottlenecks, and implement strategies for cost efficiency and optimization
Lead efforts in diagnosing complex system-wide issues, perform root cause analysis, and implement preventative measures
Design secure infrastructure patterns, conduct security audits, drive security initiatives, and ensure organization-wide security considerations
Mentor team members, promote continuous learning, share best practices, and facilitate team contributions to operational improvements
Stay updated on emerging DevOps tools and AWS services, evaluate their impact, and drive adoption

Requirements

We know that sometimes, you can’t tick every box. We would still love to hear from you if you think you’re a good fit!

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent work experience
5 years of experience in a DevOps engineering role with significant AWS experience, including:
3+ years managing AWS container orchestration services such as ECS or EKS
AWS networking, firewall implementation, and security tools (e.g., AWS Firewall, Palo Alto Cloud Firewall, Shield, WAF, IAM)
Proven experience in designing and implementing large-scale AWS solutions
Experience leading and mentoring DevOps teams
Minimum 3 years of experience with Terraform
Experience with configuration automation tools like Puppet or Chef
Strong debugging skills and experience in coding/scripting with languages like Python, Ruby, Go, or similar
Experience administering Linux and/or Windows operating systems
Excellent communication, collaboration, and analytical skills
Ability to influence others, build relationships, manage conflicts, and handle negotiations effectively
Demonstrated ability to solve complex technical problems and architect robust solutions
Relevant AWS certifications are highly preferred (e.g., AWS Solutions Architect Professional, AWS DevOps Engineer Professional, AWS Security Specialty)

Desirable

Cloud: Deep knowledge of AWS services, architectures, and design patterns
Infrastructure as Code (IaC): Advanced skills in CloudFormation, Terraform, or other IaC tools
Programming and Scripting: Strong scripting skills (Python, Ruby, Go or other.)
Monitoring Tools: Experience with monitoring tools such as SignalFX/Splunk, CloudWatch, ElasticSearch, or Dynatrace
Containerization and Microservices: Extensive experience with Docker, Kubernetes (EKS), and microservices architectures
Complex Configuration Management: Expertise in configuration management tools (Ansible, Chef, Puppet, etc.)
Robust Networking: In-depth knowledge of networking concepts, VPC design, hybrid cloud architectures, and network security
Security Focus: Strong understanding of cloud security principles, penetration testing, and compliance standards (e.g., SOC 2, ISO 27001, PCI DSS)
Enterprise SaaS Platforms: Experience in working with Enterprise SaaS platforms
CI/CD Tools: Exposure to continuous integration/delivery tools like Jenkins or GitLab
Database Troubleshooting: Experience troubleshooting databases like MySQL or MSSQL