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# Senior DevOps Engineer (Ref: 194285)

- **Company:** Forsyth Barnes
- **Location:** San Francisco, CA, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Amazon Web Services, Databases, DevOps, Payment Systems, PCI Data Security Standards, SQL Databases, Delivery Pipeline, AWS Lambda, Kubernetes, Serverless Computing, Microservices
- **Published:** August 31, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.careerboard.com/us/en/find-jobs-in-United-States/-A82D014EF057E15E7A/

## About the Role

* A minimum of senior-level (L1+) experience in DevOps or Infrastructure engineering.
 * In-depth knowledge of AWS, particularly Lambda and serverless architectures.
 * A strong background in security practices, especially regarding PCI compliance for infrastructure.
 * Experience with SQL-based database management.
 * Familiarity with the fintech or payments industry is essential.
 * Knowledge of the card issuance sector and experience with payment networks, ideally including Mastercard.
 * Startup experience with a proven ability to deliver quick and effective solutions.
 * A willingness to relocate to or already residing in the Bay Area.

Preferred:

 * Experience with Kubernetes.
 * Expertise in microservices architecture.
 * Prior experience at organizations such as Marqeta, Plaid, Ramp, or Brex.
 * Experience working with payment networks.

## Description

Senior DevOps Engineer (L1+): steering the evolution of infrastructure and serverless architecture within an AWS framework, extensively utilizing Lambda. The ideal candidate will spearhead serverless migrations while upholding security protocols essential for the fintech and payments domain, particularly regarding PCI compliance.
Key Responsibilities

 * Design and implement serverless infrastructure using AWS Lambda and associated services.
 * Lead the serverless migration process and help define the infrastructure roadmap.
 * Ensure compliance with PCI standards and establish security best practices throughout the infrastructure.
 * Manage and optimize SQL-based databases hosted on AWS.
 * Collaborate with teams to advance the organization's Kubernetes capabilities as they grow their microservices architecture.
 * Work collaboratively with engineering teams to enhance deployment pipelines and improve the developer experience.
 * Engage in a hybrid work model, requiring in-office presence on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays.


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