Devops Engineer Iii (Cloud)

TL;DR

Devops Engineer (Cloud): Leading strategic cloud infrastructure initiatives, driving migrations from Elastic Beanstalk to ECS/Fargate and RDS to Aurora Serverless v2 with an accent on AWS CDK (Python) for infrastructure as code. Focus on applying AWS Well-Architected Framework principles to ensure reliability, security, and performance at scale.

Location: Remote-first environment with flexible working hours across North America

Company

SpryPoint is modernizing how utilities serve their communities with the first and only truly cloud-native customer service and operations platform purpose-built for modern utilities.

What you will do

• Lead infrastructure migrations from Elastic Beanstalk to ECS/Fargate and RDS to Aurora Serverless v2 with zero downtime.
• Design and implement AWS CDK (Python) patterns for infrastructure as code, establishing team standards and best practices.
• Optimize PostgreSQL and Aurora databases for performance through query tuning, connection pool management, and capacity planning.
• Architect and standardize network infrastructure using VPCs, Transit Gateway, security groups, and routing aligned with AWS Well-Architected Framework.
• Build automation workflows using Python, AWS Lambda, and Step Functions to improve operational efficiency.
• Implement observability and monitoring systems using AWS native tools (CloudWatch, Application Signals, X-Ray, etc.) to proactively identify and resolve issues.

Requirements

• 5+ years managing production AWS infrastructure at scale, including ECS, Fargate, and container orchestration.
• Proven track record leading cloud migrations or infrastructure modernization projects from planning through production.
• Strong experience with PostgreSQL or Aurora including performance tuning, query optimization, and connection management.
• Proficient in Python for infrastructure automation, CLI tools, and operational scripting.
• Experience with infrastructure as code using CloudFormation, Terraform, or AWS CDK.
• Deep understanding of AWS networking including VPCs, Transit Gateway, security groups, NACLs, and routing.

Nice to have

• AWS Certifications such as Solutions Architect Professional or DevOps Engineer Professional.
• Hands-on experience with AWS CDK using Python for infrastructure definition.
• Production experience with Aurora Serverless v2 and understanding of its scaling characteristics.
• Proven use of AI-assisted development tools (GitHub Copilot, Claude, Cursor) to accelerate delivery while maintaining quality.

Culture & Benefits

• Remote-first environment with flexible working hours across North America.
• Comprehensive compensation package that grows with you.
• MacBook + $500 to create your ideal home workspace.
• Health, dental, vision, and life insurance from day one.
• Generous PTO, Summer Friday half-days, and unlimited sick days.
• $2,500 annual development fund, tuition assistance, and Book Bounty program.

Hiring process

• Stage 1: 30-minutes Recruiter Interview.
• Stage 2: 30-minutes Hiring Manager Interview with TJ Lewis, DevOps Manager.
• Stage 3: Take Home Exercise with a 3-day deadline and focuses on AWS.