Mid DevOps Engineer

Key Responsibilities: Migration: Assist in the end-to-end process of migrating workloads from Amazon EKS to Kubernetes, ensuring scalability, reliability, and performance. Infrastructure Optimization: Assist the team to optimize Kubernetes clusters for production environments, considering scalability, security, and operational best practices. AWS Expertise: Leverage AWS services (e.g., EC2, S3, IAM, CloudFormation, etc.) to integrate Kubernetes with the cloud environment seamlessly. CI/CD Pipelines: Implement and enhance CI/CD pipelines to support Kubernetes-based deployments. Monitoring & Troubleshooting: Set up robust monitoring, logging, and alerting solutions using tools like Prometheus, Grafana, or equivalent. Team Collaboration: Work closely with development, operations, and security teams to align infrastructure goals with organizational objectives. Documentation & Training: Create clear documentation and provide training to internal teams to ensure ongoing support and maintenance of the new Kubernetes infrastructure. Required Qualifications: Technical Expertise: 3-5 years of experience in DevOps, Infrastructure Engineering, or a related role. Strong hands-on experience with Kubernetes (certifications like CKAD or CKA are a plus). Deep knowledge of AWS services and best practices. Proven track record of leading complex migrations or projects. Tools & Technologies: CI/CD platforms (e.g., ArgoCD, GitHub, Jenkins, etc.). Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools (e.g., Terraform, CloudFormation, etc.). Monitoring and logging tools (e.g., Prometheus, Grafana, ELK Stack, etc.). Leadership Skills: Excellent problem-solving and decision-making skills. Strong communication skills for stakeholder engagement. Preferred Qualifications: Experience with service meshes (e.g., Istio, Linkerd) and container orchestration patterns. Familiarity with security practices for Kubernetes and cloud-native applications. Knowledge of scripting languages (e.g., Python, Bash) for automation tasks. Interview Process 30 Minute Screening call with a member of our recruiting team 1 hour Technical Interview with one of our lead DevOps Engineers 30 min culture fit interview with the Hiring Manager 1 hour technical interview with the client. 1 hour meeting with client for culture fit. Why Join Us? At Tech9, we believe great talent deserves great opportunities — no matter where you are in Latin America. We build real teams, not just rosters, and we’re committed to making Tech9 a place where you can do your best work, grow your career, and thrive on your own terms. Work with World-Class U.S. Clients Gain hands-on experience with top-tier American companies and high-impact projects that challenge you and elevate your career. Competitive, USD-Based Compensation Your skills have global value. We pay competitively in U.S. dollars, giving you financial stability and recognition for what you bring to the table. Grow Your Skills on Us All Tech9ers get access to Udemy’s full course library. Whether you want to deepen your expertise or explore something new, we invest in your growth. A Community, Not Just a Contract When you join Tech9, you become a Tech9er. That means being part of a collaborative, inclusive community of talented professionals across LatAm who support each other and grow together. Modern Tech & Agile Teams Work with current technologies, frameworks, and methodologies alongside teams that move fast, communicate well, and value your input.