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📌 DevOps Engineer – AWS/GCP & CI/CD Optimization (Full-time, Remote)

Kick off your next career move with Launchpad! We're looking for a hands-on DevOps Engineer ready to make an impact in a fast-paced, global media environment. If you’re passionate about cloud infrastructure, automation, and delivering high-performing digital experiences, this might be the opportunity for you.

🗓 Start date: ASAP
📆 Contract type: Contractor, Indefinite
🌐 Work hours: Monday to Friday, 8 am to 5 pm EST

🛠️ What You’ll Be Doing

  • Support and optimize AWS and GCP hosting architecture for high-traffic, front-end applications to ensure scalability, performance, and security.
  • Manage site hosting, server scaling, and uptime for critical digital properties, enabling seamless global news delivery.
  • Implement Infrastructure as Code using Terraform, Docker, and CloudFormation to standardize, automate, and secure deployments.
  • Enhance CI/CD pipelines with GitHub Actions, streamlining release processes and reducing deployment times.
  • Maintain CDN routing and performance with Fastly, ensuring fast load times and robust content delivery.
  • Monitor systems and troubleshoot issues using New Relic, improving response times and system reliability.
  • Collaborate with engineering teams to design infrastructure solutions for new features, collections, and projects.

✅ What You Need to Succeed

Must-haves

  • +6 years of experience in similar roles.
  • Proven experience building and maintaining AWS and GCP infrastructure.
  • Strong knowledge of Docker, Terraform, and CloudFormation for IaC.
  • Experience managing CDNs (Fastly, Cloudflare, or Akamai).
  • Proficiency with GitHub Actions and CI/CD best practices.
  • Solid operational background in Linux/Unix environments.
  • Scripting skills in Python, Shell, or Bash.
  • Familiarity with DNS management (NS1, MarkMonitor) and monitoring tools (New Relic).
  • Strong understanding of security best practices and tools like PrismaCloud.
  • Advanced/Bilingual English communication skills.

Nice-to-haves

  • Experience with Node.js in a production environment.
  • Knowledge of TCP/IP networking, HTTP, VPN, and routing.
  • Background in media or high-traffic environments.
  • Agile development experience.

🧭 Our Recruitment Process

Here’s what to expect from our candidate-friendly interview process:

  1. Initial Interview – 60 minutes with our Talent Acquisition Specialist

  2. Culture Fit – 30 minutes with our Team Engagement Manager

  3. Technical Assessment - Brief online evaluation

  4. Final Stage – 60 minutes with the Hiring Manager

🌟 Why Join Launchpad?

We believe that great work starts with great people. At Launchpad, we offer:

  • 💻 Fully remote work with hardware provided

  • 🌎 Global team experience with clients in North America

  • 💸 Competitive USD compensation

  • 📚 Training and learning stipends

  • 🌴 Paid Time Off (vacation, personal, study)

  • 🧘‍♂️ A culture that values autonomy, purpose, and human connection

✨ Ready to make your mark? Apply now and be part of something exciting.

 

 

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