DevOps Engineer

HORIZONGRID INC.
Charlotte, United States of America
yesterday

Role details

Contract type
Permanent contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Working hours
Regular working hours
Languages
English
Experience level
Intermediate
Compensation
$ 128K

Job location

Charlotte, United States of America

Tech stack

Amazon Web Services (AWS)
Amazon Web Services (AWS)
Amazon Web Services (AWS)
Azure
Bash
Cloud Computing
Cloud Computing Security
Cloud Engineering
Continuous Integration
DevOps
DNS
Github
Monitoring of Systems
Identity and Access Management
Subnetting
Python
Networking Basics
Network Segmentation
Prometheus
Software Engineering
Datadog
Data Logging
Scripting (Bash/Python/Go/Ruby)
Load Balancing
Multi-Cloud
HybridCloud
Amazon Web Services (AWS)
Cloudformation
Gitlab-ci
Kubernetes
Infrastructure Automation Frameworks
Functional Programming
Cloud Optimization
Cloudwatch
Terraform
Docker
Jenkins

Job description

We are seeking an experienced Cloud Engineer to design, implement, and maintain the infrastructure supporting our organization's products and services. This role is responsible for cloud provisioning, automation, security, and cost optimization, and requires an individual who can independently evaluate existing infrastructure, identify areas for improvement, and implement solutions that enhance reliability and efficiency., * Design, deploy, and maintain cloud infrastructure on AWS (or Azure/GCP, depending on environment), including compute, storage, networking, and security configurations

  • Develop and maintain Infrastructure as Code using Terraform or CloudFormation to ensure consistent, repeatable, and auditable infrastructure changes
  • Build and manage CI/CD pipelines to support reliable and efficient deployment processes
  • Monitor system performance and cloud expenditure, identifying opportunities for cost optimization and operational efficiency
  • Implement and enforce security best practices, including IAM policy management, network segmentation, and regulatory compliance requirements
  • Automate operational and administrative tasks using scripting languages such as Python or Bash
  • Diagnose and resolve infrastructure issues across development, staging, and production environments
  • Collaborate with development teams to promote cloud-native architecture and best practices throughout the software development lifecycle
  • Participate in on-call rotation and incident response, with an emphasis on root cause resolution and long-term system stability

Requirements

  • 3-6 years of professional experience in cloud engineering, DevOps, or infrastructure roles
  • Demonstrated proficiency with AWS services (EC2, S3, VPC, IAM, Lambda) or equivalent services on Azure or GCP
  • Practical experience with Infrastructure as Code tools, with Terraform experience strongly preferred
  • Proficiency in scripting languages such as Python or Bash for automation and operational tooling
  • Experience with containerization and orchestration technologies (Docker, Kubernetes)
  • Solid understanding of networking fundamentals, including VPCs, subnets, load balancing, and DNS
  • Familiarity with CI/CD tools such as Jenkins, GitHub Actions, or GitLab CI
  • Working knowledge of monitoring and logging platforms (CloudWatch, Datadog, Prometheus, or equivalent)
  • Understanding of cloud security principles and relevant compliance frameworks (SOC 2, HIPAA, or industry equivalent)
  • Willingness to participate in on-call rotations and respond to production incidents in a timely and effective manner

Preferred Qualifications

  • AWS Certified Solutions Architect, DevOps Engineer, or equivalent industry certification
  • Experience operating in multi-cloud or hybrid-cloud environments
  • Familiarity with FinOps practices and cloud cost optimization tools
  • Prior experience in a high-growth or scaling organization where infrastructure decisions directly influenced business outcomes

Benefits & conditions

Pulled from the full job description

  • 401(k)
  • Health insurance
  • 401(k) matching
  • Paid time off
  • Vision insurance
  • Dental insurance
  • Life insurance, * Competitive compensation based on experience and geographic location, aligned with current US market standards
  • Remote-friendly work arrangement with hybrid options for candidates near company office locations
  • Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance
  • 401(k) retirement plan with company match
  • Paid time off and flexible scheduling
  • Professional development budget covering certifications and industry conferences
  • Direct involvement in infrastructure strategy and decision-making

About the Organization

Our organization designs and operates infrastructure that supports products at scale, with reliability and cost-efficiency treated as core operational priorities. Our infrastructure team is intentionally structured to be lean, providing engineers with substantial ownership over the systems they manage., * 401(k)

  • Dental insurance
  • Health insurance
  • Life insurance
  • Vision insurance

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