DevOps Engineer - Remote

Overview

We are seeking a DevOps Engineer specializing in AWS cloud operations to lead our efforts in automating and optimizing our software delivery pipeline.

In Short

• Spearhead the automation of infrastructure provisioning and configuration management on AWS.
• Lead efforts to optimize networking configurations and enhance system performance.
• Design and implement container orchestration solutions using ECS.
• Collaborate closely with development teams to optimize deployment processes and ensure seamless releases.
• Champion security best practices and implement measures to safeguard our cloud environment.
• Architect, implement, and maintain advanced CI/CD pipelines tailored to our software development needs.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
• 3+ years of hands-on experience in DevOps or a similar role, with a strong focus on AWS cloud operations.
• Expertise in AWS services such as EC2, S3, Lambda, IAM, and CloudFormation.
• Proficiency in building and managing CI/CD pipelines using Jenkins or similar tools.
• Deep understanding of containerization technologies like Docker and container orchestration platforms such as Kubernetes or ECS.
• Strong scripting skills with proficiency in Bash, Python, or similar languages.
• Experience with infrastructure as code tools such as Terraform or CloudFormation.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to troubleshoot complex issues in production environments.
• Effective communication skills and a collaborative mindset.
• Familiarity with modern front-end development frameworks and architectural principles (e.g., React, Babel, TypeScript).
• Ability to diagnose and resolve software development-related issues during deployment and migration processes.
• Experience with relational databases (e.g., PostgreSQL) and familiarity with semi-structured data tools like Athena and Redshift.
• Certifications such as AWS Certified DevOps Engineer or AWS Certified Solutions Architect are a plus.

Benefits

• Competitive salary plus meaningful equity upside; salary range is $135,000 to $140,000.
• Competitive (and ever expanding) benefits for employees and dependents.
• Opportunities to learn and grow – all things startups.
• A chance to play a role in defining the roadmap as we pursue a bold vision and and a big goal.
• Work from (almost) anywhere. Ready is a remote-first company, but for security and compliance reasons, employees are not permitted to work from China (excluding Hong Kong, Macau, and Taiwan), Russia, Iran, or North Korea.
• To get away - we all convene 1-2x / year for [optional, encouraged] retreats.
• We’re actively shaping our benefits program: have a say in which benefits matter to you.
• The charter to realize a market that is set to receive $65 billion in grant funding across the United States.