Job Application for DevOps Lead at Loka, Inc

At Loka we use a modern tech stack to support meaningful projects across a huge range of industries. In the last year our teams have helped clients advance the world’s #1 AI reading tutor, eliminate $1B in food waste and develop novel drugs for fighting cancer, all while enjoying every other Friday off. Join us, feed your need to grow and ship projects you believe in with a team you’re proud to be a part of.

We’re seeking a DevOps Lead to deploy, secure and maintain robust applications in production environments, mainly AWS. The ideal candidate will not only apply their technical brilliance but also take a leadership role in contributing positively to Loka’s unique culture.

The Role

Build and design cloud infrastructure (mainly AWS).
Lead technical projects from architecture to implementation.
Orchestrate containers with Kubernetes.
Automate operations and implement CI/CD pipelines.
Ensure security compliance.
Assess change implementation options, benefits and risks and recommend the most appropriate approach with minimal assistance.
Lead and mentor a team of DevOps engineers, conducting regular one-on-one meetings and providing clear, constructive feedback.

Hard Skills Requirements

5+ years DevOps experience, 3+ years managing a team
Serverless compute, scripting, AWS, Docker, Kubernetes experience
GitOps, CI/CD tools, AWS CDK/Terraform/CDKTF
NodeJS, TypeScript, Python, database administration (a plus)
Bachelor's in Computer Science or related field
Client interaction, team skills
Autonomy, adaptability, positivity

Additional Requirements

Excellent English
Clean criminal record
CV written in English

Personality Profile

Curious: Ambition to learn and grow into different industries with a modern tech stack.
Autonomous and positive: We’re a fully remote, globally distributed team.
Team player: Enjoy a collaborative approach.
Adaptable: Operate with a startup mindset and move at a startup pace.
Empathetic: Lead with compassion.

Benefits

Every other Friday off (26 extra days off a year)
Remote and flexible
Explore and Relocation programs (three months work abroad or full international relo)
Paid sick days and local holidays
Premium mental health subscriptions
Access to LokaLabs™, our internal research and development program
Fitness subscription
Mental wellness programs
LokaLabs™ incubator
Mental health benefits and more
Defined career path
Business English classes

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