DevOps Lead

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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