DevOps Engineer (part-time/hourly-based)
About the Role:
We are looking for a Senior DevOps Engineer to join our engineering team. This is a part-time, hourly-based engagement (~60 hours per month), fully remote.
You'll take ownership of cloud infrastructure on Azure, working closely with software engineers and architects to design reliable, scalable, and secure cloud-native solutions. The role requires someone who can operate independently, prioritize effectively within a limited time budget, and deliver high-impact infrastructure improvements without hand-holding.
What You'll Do:
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Design, implement, and maintain cloud infrastructure on Azure
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Develop Python scripts and automation tools to streamline infrastructure management, deployments, and operational workflows
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Build, maintain, and improve CI/CD pipelines to support fast and reliable software delivery
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Automate infrastructure provisioning and configuration using Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, Pulumi, or equivalent)
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Monitor infrastructure performance, troubleshoot production issues, and ensure system reliability and uptime
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Optimize cloud environments for scalability, cost efficiency, and security
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Implement and enforce cloud security best practices across all environments
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Collaborate closely with software engineers and architects on cloud-native architecture decisions
What We're Looking For:
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5+ years of commercial experience as a DevOps or Cloud Infrastructure Engineer
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Strong hands-on experience with Microsoft Azure in production environments
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Solid experience with Infrastructure as Code tools (Terraform, Pulumi, CloudFormation, or similar)
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Proven experience building and maintaining CI/CD pipelines (GitHub Actions, GitLab CI, Jenkins, or equivalent)
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Strong Linux administration skills — comfortable in the terminal and confident in production systems
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Experience with monitoring and logging solutions (Datadog, Grafana, ELK stack, CloudWatch, or similar)
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Solid understanding of networking fundamentals — VPC, DNS, load balancing, firewalls, and security groups
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Experience implementing cloud security best practices — IAM, secrets management, network segmentation
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Ability to work autonomously and manage time effectively within a part-time engagement
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Upper-Intermediate or Advanced English — clear written and spoken communication
Nice to Have:
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Experience with Kubernetes or container orchestration in production
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Familiarity with Python scripting for infrastructure automation
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Background in HR Tech, SaaS, or product company environments
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Experience with multi-cloud or hybrid cloud setups
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Knowledge of cloud cost optimization strategies
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