Cloud Operations Engineer
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Primary Purpose
The Cloud Operations Engineer I ensures that services run smoothly, are highly available, and are cost-effective, while monitoring and resolving production problems with zero or minimal impact to the business. The role sits within a high-performing team in a growth-stage technology company that continuously reflects on and improves software development. The Cloud Operations Team values high technical competency and the ability to react quickly to develop solutions for a rapidly growing team.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Follow standard procedures to handle and resolve requests for the Cloud Operations team.
- Support, optimize, and improve production environments as part of a squad of cloud engineers.
- Carry out proactive maintenance of supported customer environments.
- Manage application infrastructures across several geographically dispersed data centers.
- Work with application teams to automate application setup, deployment, and configuration.
- Provide technical solutions to automate processes or functions to improve business operations.
- Continually monitor and tune application infrastructure to ensure optimal performance, availability, and utilization of resources.
- Engineer and deploy releases, enhancements, and upgrades or new applications throughout non-production and production environments.
- Ensure internal tooling, processes, and procedures are regularly maintained, and provide input into improvement plans and roadmaps.
- Provide input on scalability, capacity planning, and high availability concerns.
- Work with Architecture, Development, and Quality Assurance teams to contribute to the technical planning of upcoming features in the next release.
- Act as the subject matter expert for new features built or enhancements implemented, and propagate that knowledge throughout the team.
- Lead technical discussions and design for new projects.
- Proactively identify opportunities for process change within the team, and work with stakeholders to improve operations workflows.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & EXPERIENCE
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or equivalent experience.
- 2 – 4 years of professional experience in a DevOps role.
- Previous experience working on a client-facing product or service in production.
- Architecture & Cloud Infrastructure:
- Exposure to modern SaaS application architecture.
- Knowledge of IaaS and cloud platforms such as IBM Cloud, AWS, Azure, and Google Cloud Platform.
Programming & Automation:
- - Experience in automation and software development with proficiency in languages such as Java, Python, Ruby, C/C++, or PL/SQL.
- Scripting capability in PowerShell, BASH, or Python.
- Knowledge of configuration management and automation tools such as Chef, Puppet, Ansible, and AWS CloudFormation.
- Systems & Networking:
- Strong technical knowledge of operating system administration for Windows Server and Linux (RedHat/CentOS, Ubuntu).
- Good knowledge of networking principles, with experience in firewalls, load balancers, hardware configurations, and database servers.
CI/CD & Containers:
- Experience implementing, delivering, and troubleshooting CI/CD build pipelines (Jenkins, Git, GitHub, and AWS integration).
- Experience in container technology and microservices, including container application implementation and troubleshooting with Docker (Engine, Images) and management utilities (Kubernetes).
Databases & Monitoring:
- Experience in SQL and PostgreSQL server administration (backup/recovery) and T-SQL scripting.
- Strong knowledge of monitoring and log management tools (NewRelic, CloudWatch).
- Soft Skills & Core Competencies:
- Strong troubleshooting and communication skills.
- Demonstrated ability to learn new technologies and frameworks.
FIRST 30 DAYS: GETTING STARTED
- Learn the Cloud Operations environment, infrastructure, tools, and support procedures.
- Familiarize yourself with deployment workflows, monitoring tools, and automation practices.
- Shadow team members during troubleshooting, maintenance, and production support.
FIRST 60 DAYS: BUILDING MOMENTUM
- Handle routine support requests, troubleshooting, and infrastructure maintenance.
- Support deployments, upgrades, and automation initiatives.
- Monitor system performance and collaborate with Development, Architecture, and QA teams.
FIRST 90 DAYS: HITTING YOUR STRIDE
- Independently manage assigned Cloud Operations tasks and resolve technical issues.
- Improve automation, monitoring, deployments, and operational processes.
- Contribute to infrastructure scalability, reliability, and performance improvements.
For this role, the estimated annual base salary range is between $450,900.00 - $591,700.00 MXN. In addition to base salary, our compensation package may include bonuses, commissions for eligible sales roles, and a comprehensive benefits package. The actual base salary will vary based on factors including individual qualifications and market data, as objectively assessed during the interview process.
This posting is for a existing vacancy.
This hiring process utilizes artificial intelligence tools to assist in candidate screening and assessment. Our AI tools are designed to complement — not replace — human decision-making.
Overview of Benefits:
- Health & Wellness— Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage tailored to your local needs
- Time Off— PTO and public holidays to rest, recharge, and do what matters most
- Volunteer Days— Dedicated time to give back and support the communities that matter to you
- Ignite Days— Dedicated learning days to support continuous growth, skill development, and professional learning
- Financial— Compensation that reflects your market and your value
- Retirement— Retirement plans designed to help you build long-term financial security
- Tuition Assistance— Invest in your growth with support for continuing education and professional development
- Flexibility— Work where you thrive, with remote and hybrid options available across most regions
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