Lead DevOps Engineer (AWS)

TL;DR

Lead DevOps Engineer (AWS/Kubernetes): Designing and scaling secure, high-performing cloud infrastructure for a freight transaction network with an accent on Kubernetes optimization, CI/CD pipeline maturity, and data infrastructure. Focus on automating operational processes, managing Kafka clusters, and ensuring compliance with SOC2, SOX, and FFIEC standards.

Location: Remote U.S. (excluding AK, DE, ID, ND, RI, VT, WY) or Dallas, TX

Salary: $173,464 - $281,010

Company

A modern and secure freight transaction network focused on making freight transactions accurate and seamless.

What you will do

• Design, build, and maintain AWS cloud infrastructure, CI/CD pipelines, and automation tools.
• Optimize and manage Kubernetes clusters and develop Helm charts for containerized applications.
• Manage and support Kafka clusters and streaming infrastructure.
• Collaborate with security teams to ensure compliance with SOC2, SOX, and FFIEC standards.
• Implement SLOs and SLIs to enhance system reliability and observability using Grafana and Loki.
• Partner with development teams to ensure applications are scalable, reliable, and secure.

Requirements

• Must be based in the US (excluding AK, DE, ID, ND, RI, VT, WY).
• 5+ years of experience in DevOps, cloud engineering, or infrastructure roles.
• Deep expertise in AWS (EC2, S3, EKS, RDS, IAM, VPC), Kubernetes, and Helm.
• Hands-on experience with Terraform (Terragrunt), Argo CD, or GitHub Actions.
• Experience managing MSSQL Server, Kafka, Redis, and Postgres in production.
• Solid understanding of cloud and hybrid networking and Linux environments.

Nice to have

• Experience with Snowflake or Looker.
• Relevant technical certifications.

Culture & Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• 401k retirement plan.
• Paid Time Off (PTO).
• Entrepreneurial spirit with a focus on innovative, solutions-oriented growth.