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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Remote DevOps Engineer Backend - **Company:** Air Ltd - **Location:** Hamilton, UK - **Experience:** Experienced - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Amazon Web Services, Microsoft Azure, Bash Shell, Cloud Computing, Cloud Engineering, Configuration Management, Continuous Integration, DevOps, Github, Monitoring of Systems, Identity and Access Management, Python (Programming Language), Octopus Deploy, Reliability Engineering, Cloud Services, Prometheus, Software Vulnerability Management, Datadog, Circleci, Data Logging, Pulumi, Scripting, Google Cloud, Grafana, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), Backend, Cloudformation, Containerization, Gitlab-ci, Kubernetes, Infrastructure Automation Frameworks, Cloud Optimization, Terraform, Serverless Computing, Docker, Jenkins - **Published:** June 29, 2026 - **Apply:** https://find.jobs/jobs-near-me/remote-devops-engineer-backend-hamilton-lanarkshire/2844997733-2/ ## About the Role * Around 3+ years of experience in DevOps, Site Reliability Engineering (SRE), or Cloud Engineering. * Strong expertise in CI/CD tools (Jenkins, GitHub Actions, GitLab CI, CircleCI, ArgoCD). * Experience with cloud services (AWS, Azure, or GCP) and serverless computing. * Proficiency in Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools like Terraform, CloudFormation, or Pulumi. * Hands-on experience with containerization and orchestration (Docker, Kubernetes, Helm). * Strong knowledge of Linux-based systems, networking, and security best practices. * Scripting skills in Bash, Python, or Go for automation. * Experience with monitoring and logging tools (Prometheus, Grafana, ELK, Datadog). * Understanding of cloud cost optimization, scalability, and high-availability architectures. * Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work in an agile, fast-paced environment. ## Description As a DevOps Engineer - Backend, you will play a key role in designing, automating, and maintaining the infrastructure that powers our backend systems. You'll work closely with developers to streamline deployments, improve scalability, and ensure our services are reliable, secure, and cost-effective. By building efficient CI/CD pipelines, managing cloud environments, and enforcing infrastructure best practices, you'll enable our teams to deliver high-quality features quickly and confidently. * This is a fully onsite position, based at our office in Lisbon, where you will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams in person and contribute to a dynamic and fast-paced environment. We are open to support with relocation efforts. Responsibilities * Design, implement, and maintain CI/CD pipelines to automate build, test, and deployment processes. * Manage and optimize cloud infrastructure on AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud Platform (GCP). * Implement Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using tools like Terraform, CloudFormation, or Pulumi. * Deploy and manage containerized applications using Docker and Kubernetes. * Monitor system performance, identify bottlenecks, and improve infrastructure reliability. * Establish and enforce security best practices, including identity management, logging, and vulnerability management. * Work with development teams to improve deployment efficiency and troubleshoot infrastructure issues. * Optimize cloud resource utilization to ensure cost-effectiveness and scalability. * Automate infrastructure provisioning, configuration management, and system maintenance. * Stay up-to-date with emerging DevOps technologies, tools, and best practices. ## Related Videos - [Docker Compose: Rediscovered](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1978-docker-compose-rediscovered) - [Unleashing Potential Across Teams: The Power of Infrastructure as Code](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/930-unleashing-potential-across-teams-the-power-of-infrastructure-as-code) - [From DevOps to Scaled DevOps: How We’re Rebuilding Continuous Delivery as a Platform](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100018-from-devops-to-scaled-devops-how-we-re-rebuilding-continuous-delivery-as-a-platform) - [Shipping Faster with Less: Render on Cloud Hosting, AI Workloads, and the Future of DevOps](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1894-shipping-faster-with-less-render-on-cloud-hosting-ai-workloads-and-the-future-of-devops) - [The journey from developer to devops - what i've learnt along the way](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/238-the-journey-from-developer-to-devops-what-i-ve-learnt-along-the-way) - [#90DaysOfDevOps - The DevOps Learning Journey](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/548-90daysofdevops-the-devops-learning-journey) ## Related Articles - [Fully Remote Software Engineer Jobs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/447-fully-remote-software-engineer-jobs) - [DevOps Engineer Salary [2023]](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/203-devops-engineer-salary-2023) - [Frontend Developer Salary in The UK](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/233-frontend-developer-salary-in-the-uk) - [Highest Paying Tech Companies for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/220-highest-paying-tech-companies-for-developers) - [Find a Developer Job: 12 Best Job Sites For Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/165-find-a-developer-job-12-best-job-sites-for-developers) - [Data Engineer Salary UK](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/253-data-engineer-salary-uk)