Senior DevOps Engineer – Remote

About Company Are you ready to revolutionize cloud infrastructure and deployment pipelines? Hiring.zycto is a dynamic force in tech, pushing boundaries in scalable software solutions. We champion innovation, foster a culture of technical excellence, and empower our engineers to shape the future of our platforms. For a Senior DevOps Engineer, this means direct impact on mission-critical systems, working with cutting-edge tools, and collaborating with brilliant minds. We value autonomy, continuous learning, and a proactive approach to problem-solving. Join us and elevate your career in a truly supportive and challenging remote environment.

Job Description

Hiring.zycto is seeking a highly skilled and motivated Senior DevOps Engineer to join our fully remote team. In this pivotal role, you will be instrumental in designing, building, and maintaining robust, scalable, and secure infrastructure and automation solutions that power our cutting-edge applications. You'll be at the forefront of our engineering efforts, driving best practices in CI/CD, infrastructure-as-code, monitoring, and incident response. This position offers a unique opportunity to shape our technical roadmap, mentor junior engineers, and significantly contribute to the reliability and performance of our global platforms. We are looking for an individual who thrives in a fast-paced environment, possesses a deep understanding of cloud-native architectures, and has a passion for continuous improvement. You'll work cross-functionally with development, QA, and product teams to ensure seamless delivery and operational excellence. If you are passionate about automation, committed to building resilient systems, and eager to make a substantial impact from anywhere in Canada, we encourage you to apply.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and manage highly available, scalable, and secure cloud infrastructure on AWS, Azure, or GCP.
• Develop and maintain robust CI/CD pipelines to enable rapid and reliable software deployment.
• Implement and manage infrastructure-as-code (IaC) using tools like Terraform, CloudFormation, or Ansible.
• Establish comprehensive monitoring, alerting, and logging solutions to ensure system health and performance.
• Automate operational tasks and improve system reliability, efficiency, and cost-effectiveness.
• Collaborate with development teams to optimize application performance, troubleshoot issues, and ensure seamless integration.
• Participate in on-call rotations to provide support for critical production systems.
• Mentor junior engineers and promote DevOps best practices across the organization.
• Conduct security reviews and implement security best practices for infrastructure and applications.
• Stay current with emerging technologies and evaluate their potential impact and integration into our stack.

Required Skills

• 5+ years of experience in a DevOps, SRE, or similar role.
• Expertise with at least one major cloud provider (AWS, Azure, or GCP).
• Proficiency in scripting languages (e.g., Python, Bash, Go).
• Strong experience with CI/CD tools (e.g., Jenkins, GitLab CI, CircleCI, Azure DevOps).
• In-depth knowledge of containerization technologies (Docker, Kubernetes).
• Experience with Infrastructure as Code (e.g., Terraform, Ansible, CloudFormation).
• Solid understanding of networking, security, and cloud architecture principles.
• Familiarity with monitoring and logging tools (e.g., Prometheus, Grafana, ELK Stack, Datadog).
• Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a remote, distributed team.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
• Certifications from major cloud providers (e.g., AWS Certified DevOps Engineer).
• Experience with serverless architectures (AWS Lambda, Azure Functions).
• Knowledge of database administration (SQL and NoSQL).
• Experience with immutable infrastructure and GitOps methodologies.
• Previous experience mentoring or leading technical projects.

Perks & Benefits

• Competitive salary and performance-based bonuses.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Flexible work hours and a truly remote-first culture.
• Generous paid time off and holidays.
• Professional development budget for courses, conferences, and certifications.
• Home office stipend to ensure a comfortable and productive workspace.
• Opportunities for career growth and advancement within a rapidly expanding company.
• A supportive, collaborative, and innovative team environment.
• Regular virtual team-building events and social gatherings.

How to Apply

If you are a highly motivated Senior DevOps Engineer looking to make a significant impact in a remote-first environment, we encourage you to apply! Please click on the application link below to submit your resume and cover letter. We look forward to reviewing your qualifications. Apply tot his job Apply To this Job