Senior AWS DevOps Engineer

N-iX is a global software development service company that helps businesses across the globe create next-generation software products. Founded in 2002, we unite 2,400+ tech-savvy professionals across 40+ countries, working on impactful projects for industry leaders and Fortune 500 companies. Our expertise spans cloud, data, AI/ML, embedded software, IoT, and more, driving digital transformation across finance, manufacturing, telecom, healthcare, and other industries. Join N-iX and become part of a team where your ideas make a real impact.

At N-iX CTO Group, we harness the power of technology to drive innovation and deliver exceptional business value. We specialize in designing and executing industry-relevant solutions that redefine standards in software engineering. Join a vibrant, high-impact team focused on creating tangible outcomes on a global scale.

We are looking for a Senior DevOps Engineer to join our Cloud Solutions unit, where you’ll lead initiatives across complex projects, support multiple development streams, and collaborate with diverse stakeholders. This role is ideal for a hands-on engineer with a strong technical foundation and a leadership mindset.

Responsibilities:

• Design, implement, and maintain infrastructure services

• Develop and manage infrastructure as code (IaC) using modern tools and best practices

• Establish and manage observability platforms (e.g., Datadog, Grafana stack or similar)

• Administer and optimize AWS cloud infrastructure for scalable, secure applications

• Collaborate with software engineering teams to ensure seamless operations

• Troubleshoot complex infrastructure and application issues across environments

• Implement and enforce DevOps best practices around security, performance, and resilience

• Provide technical mentorship and knowledge sharing within the team

• Communicate effectively with cross-functional stakeholders to understand needs and deliver high-impact solution

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience)

• 5+ years of experience in platform engineering, DevOps, or infrastructure roles

• Proficiency in at least one programming language (e.g., Python, Bash, Go)

• Proven experience with at least one Infrastructure as Code tool (e.g., Terraform, CloudFormation)

• Deep understanding of AWS cloud services and best practices including landing zones, networking, serverless, security and cost optimisation

• Good experience in managing containerized (Kubernetes, AWS ECS)

• Strong Linux administration skills

• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively in a distributed team

• Strong organizational skills and high attention to detail

• Desire and aptitude to grow into a technical leadership role

Nice to have:

• Preferably, experience with data projects (AWS DataLake, Snowflake, Kafka, DBT)

• Experience designing secure cloud environments and implementing cloud security best practices

• Deep expertise in observability and monitoring platforms: Datadog, Prometheus, Elastic APM, InfluxDB, Grafana or similar

We offer*:

• Flexible working format - remote, office-based or flexible

• A competitive salary and good compensation package

• Personalized career growth

• Professional development tools (mentorship program, tech talks and trainings, centers of excellence, and more)

• Active tech communities with regular knowledge sharing

• Education reimbursement

• Memorable anniversary presents

• Corporate events and team buildings

• Other location-specific benefits

*not applicable for freelancers