Senior DevOps Engineer

About the Role

Altamira is a software development outsourcing company. We provide solutions that make a tangible impact on our client’s growth and productivity. With domain knowledge across product and technology development, we aim to provide cost-efficient solutions without compromising quality. We are driven to deliver the best, every single time.

Altamira service delivery teams currently span Slovakia, Ukraine, and the Middle East, and we have ambitions to expand our footprint to meet the growing demand across Europe and into our primary growth markets in the UK and the US. In terms of industry verticals, we are focused on EdTech, Fintech, eCommerce, and Pharma.

This role focuses on building automation-first ecosystems, promoting DevOps culture, and ensuring engineering practices align with long-term business impact. You will work closely with customers and cross-functional teams to transform requirements into resilient, production-grade infrastructure.

This position requires strong ownership, strategic thinking, and a passion for continuous improvement.

Requirements

• 5+ years of hands-on experience in DevOps and Cloud Engineering roles
• Advanced expertise in Kubernetes, including managed cloud platforms (EKS, GKE, AKS) and on-premise environments
• Strong proficiency in Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using Terraform and/or AWS CloudFormation
• Proven experience designing highly available, fault-tolerant, and scalable architectures on AWS
• Experience building and managing CI/CD pipelines (GitHub Actions, Argo CD, Jenkins)
• Hands-on experience with monitoring and observability tools (Prometheus, Grafana, ELK stack)
• Strong understanding of cloud security best practices
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
• Experience mentoring team members and contributing to team growth

Responsibilities

• Design, deploy, and operate enterprise-grade platforms across cloud and on-prem environments
• Optimize infrastructure based on AWS Well-Architected principles
• Implement and manage Infrastructure as Code using Terraform or CloudFormation
• Build and maintain monitoring and logging systems (Prometheus, Grafana, ELK)
• Improve system reliability, security, and resilience
• Proactively diagnose and resolve production issues
• Promote DevOps best practices and continuous improvement
• Mentor engineers through coaching and knowledge sharing
• Translate business needs into scalable and sustainable technical solutions
• Align platform strategies with organizational goals

Nice to Have

• Experience leading teams in customer-facing environments
• Exposure to AI-driven DevOps or LLMOps
• AWS Professional certifications (Solutions Architect, DevOps Engineer)
• Kubernetes certifications (CKA, CKAD)
• HashiCorp Terraform Associate certification

What’s In It for You

• Ownership of impactful cloud and platform initiatives
• Work alongside high-performing engineers in a collaborative environment
• Exposure to enterprise-scale customer projects
• Opportunities to lead through expertise and drive impact through execution

We respect your time and keep our process clear and human. From the first “hello” to the offer usually takes up to 2 weeks:

• A short recruiting call (30 min)
• A technical conversation with our experts (1 hour)
• Client interview (if needed, up to 1 hour)
• Reference check
• Offer and welcome on board

* Please note that the process may occasionally vary depending on the role or specific project needs.

Why join altamira.ai

• You get fair, competitive pay and real opportunities to grow.
• Fully remote - no commuting, no office constraints.
• We don’t do micromanagement - we do trust, ownership, and support.
• We provide all the tech equipment you need.
• 20 working days of paid vacation, paid sick leave, public holidays, and regular salary reviews.
• A flexible schedule to keep your work-life balance sane.
• Space to learn, experiment, and bring your ideas to life.

We do believe that the success of altamira.ai is impossible without the success of our Talents and the success of our Clients! ❤️