Beograd, Serbia (Remote)
Position Overview
We are looking for an experienced DevOps and Infrastructure Lead with proven hands-on expertise in cloud infrastructure (AWS), container orchestration (Kubernetes, Docker), CI/CD pipelines, big data environments, and system migrations.
The ideal candidate will combine deep technical knowledge with strong communication and leadership skills — someone who can understand complex client requirements, design scalable solutions, lead internal DevOps initiatives, and maintain strong relationships with both internal teams and client technical stakeholders.
Key Responsibilities
1. DevOps Strategy & Implementation
Design, build, and maintain robust cloud infrastructure (primarily AWS) ensuring high availability, security, and scalability.
Oversee containerized environments using Kubernetes and Docker.
Develop and maintain CI/CD pipelines for smooth, automated deployments.
Manage infrastructure as code (IaC) using tools such as Terraform or CloudFormation.
Ensure infrastructure cost optimization and effective resource management.
Lead and execute migration of legacy environments to modern, containerized cloud setups.
2. Client Engagement & Technical Consultancy
Collaborate directly with clients to understand technical and business requirements.
Translate client needs into infrastructure and DevOps strategies that align with best practices.
Identify potential risks, performance bottlenecks, and scalability issues early on.
Propose tailored solutions and provide expert recommendations on cloud architecture, monitoring, and automation.
Maintain relationships with client technical leaders and participate in roadmap discussions for future scaling.
3. Team Leadership & Internal Improvements
Lead and mentor DevOps engineers, fostering a culture of automation, reliability, and collaboration.
Conduct interviews and help recruit top DevOps and infrastructure talent.
Define and implement internal DevOps standards, practices, and monitoring strategies.
Work closely with development, QA, and product teams to streamline release and deployment processes.
Continuously assess and improve internal systems and workflows to enhance efficiency and performance.
4. Monitoring, Security & Reliability
Establish observability, alerting, and incident response processes.
Ensure compliance with security policies and data protection regulations.
Oversee backups, disaster recovery, and high-availability configurations.
Review and optimize existing monitoring and logging systems (Prometheus, Grafana, ELK, etc.).
Qualifications
Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field.
6+ years of hands-on DevOps or Infrastructure experience.
Deep knowledge of AWS services (EC2, RDS, S3, EKS, Lambda, CloudWatch, IAM, etc.).
Strong experience with Kubernetes, Docker, and container orchestration.
Proficiency with CI/CD tools (GitLab CI, Jenkins, GitHub Actions, etc.).
Experience with IaC tools (Terraform, CloudFormation, or Ansible).
Familiarity with big data pipelines and data migration strategies.
Strong scripting skills (Bash, Python, etc.) and version control (Git).
Excellent communication, collaboration, and problem-solving skills.
Preferred Skills
Experience with Redshift, EMR, or other big data infrastructure tools.
Familiarity with cost optimization, FinOps, and performance tuning.
Knowledge of security standards (ISO 27001, SOC2, GDPR compliance).
Background in cross-cloud or hybrid deployments (AWS, GCP, Azure).
What We Offer
Competitive salary and performance-based bonuses.
Opportunity to shape infrastructure strategy and lead a high-performing DevOps team.
Collaborative and innovative environment with strong cross-team communication.
Continuous learning and career development opportunities.