Offer summary

Qualifications:

Deep expertise in DevOps tooling and automation, especially in CI/CD pipelines., Strong Linux system administration experience and familiarity with Docker and Kubernetes., Proficiency in Jenkins, Groovy scripting, and Ansible playbook creation., Experience with Python and Terraform is a plus, but foundational DevOps skills are prioritized..

Key responsibilities:

Build, maintain, and enhance CI/CD pipelines using Jenkins and Groovy.

Write and maintain Ansible playbooks for configuration management.

Manage application containers and orchestration using Docker and Kubernetes.

Participate in daily standups, planning meetings, and collaborate on system enhancements.

Job description

Role: Lead DevOps Engineer
Position Type: Full-Time Contract (40hrs/week)
Contract Duration: 6+ months (with a possibility of extension)
Work Hours: US PST time
Work Schedule: 8 hours/day (Mon-Fri)
Location: 100% remote (can work from anywhere in LATAM Countries)

Overview:

We're seeking a Lead DevOps Engineer to join a high-impact project team focused on building and enhancing self-checkout infrastructure. This role is ideal for someone with deep expertise in DevOps tooling and automation, especially in building CI/CD pipelines from scratch, and who thrives in a Linux-heavy, containerized environment. While Python and Terraform experience are valued, foundational DevOps skills are prioritized.

Key Responsibilities:

Build, maintain, and enhance CI/CD pipelines using Jenkins and Groovy
Write and maintain Ansible playbooks for configuration management
Manage application containers and orchestration using Docker and Kubernetes
Maintain and author Helm charts
Perform Linux system administration and support application triaging
Participate in daily standups, planning meetings, and design discussions
Collaborate on bug fixes, system migrations, and future enhancements
Contribute to or refactor custom Python applications as needed

Priority Skills (Foundational – Must-Have):

Strong Linux system administration experience
Jenkins (admin-level) and CI/CD pipeline design from scratch
Groovy scripting (original author of Jenkins pipelines)
Ansible (playbook creation and usage)
Kubernetes – familiarity with namespaces/pods via CLI (not full cluster admin)
Docker – authoring and managing images
Helm – chart maintenance
Strong diagnostic/triage skills in Linux environments