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
- Excellent English - Being a global team, we work entirely in English for meetings, customer calls and business communications
- 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
- Access to LokaLabs™, our internal research and development program
- Mental wellness programs
- Defined career path
- Business English classes
- Continuous Learning Support
Your achievements matter to us! Ensure your CV, LinkedIn and GitHub profiles are up to date and accurately reflect your experience.
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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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