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 - Being a global team, we work entirely in English for meetings, customer calls and business communications
- 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
Your achievements matter to us! Ensure your CV, LinkedIn and GitHub profiles are up to date and accurately reflect your experience.
Top Skills
What We Do
Last year at Loka, our remote team of engineers, developers, and designers helped route out hate speech on Twitter, eliminate $1 billion in food waste, launch 4 projects in LokaLabs™ (our own incubator), accelerate 3 startups to acquisition, and still enjoyed every other Friday off.
We are using modern technologies to support an incredible variety of meaningful projects, while proving work/life balance isn’t a catchphrase, it’s our culture. Launch with us. Grow with us. See our new openings at loka.com/careers -->
Why Work With Us
In addition to launching a radical variety of projects for mission-driven companies, our teams enjoy every other Friday off (that's 24 extra days off/year), Relo & Explore Program (visit another country for 3 months or move permanently), Winter Houses, Upskill allowances, and much more. We have a lot to offer. All we ask is the best you've got.
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