Senior DevOps Engineer(001-00179)

Looking for Filipino (Philippines-based) candidatesJob Role: Senior DevOps EngineerCompensation Range: $4,000 AUD – $4,500 AUD / MonthlyEngagement Type: Independent Contractor AgreementWork Schedule: This role is expected to align with Australian business hours (approx. 9 AM – 5 PM, Monday to Friday) for collaboration.Who We AreAt Hunt St, we help Australian companies hire top remote talent in the Philippines. For this role, you will be engaged directly by the client as an independent contractor. We are not an outsourcing agency. All of our roles are 100% remote, so you'll be able to work from home.Who The Client IsThe company specializes in secure, consent-driven data sharing solutions that streamline digital onboarding and credit assessment processes. Their platform enables businesses to quickly and accurately obtain customer financial insights, enhancing decision-making and reducing application abandonment. With customizable analytics and seamless integration capabilities, they serve industries including financial services, fintech, utilities, and real estate across Australia, New Zealand, and Canada.Role OverviewWe are seeking an experienced and highly skilled Senior DevOps Engineer to join our engineering team. This role is critical to the development and deployment of our infrastructure, ensuring robust CI/CD pipelines, infrastructure as code (IaC), cloud environment optimization, and seamless collaboration across development, QA, and operations teams. The ideal candidate is passionate about automation, performance, scalability, and reliability.Key ResponsibilitiesCI/CD Pipeline ManagementDesign, implement, and maintain robust, scalable CI/CD pipelinesCloud InfrastructureManage and optimize infrastructure across AWS, Azure, or GCPEnsure high availability, performance, and cost efficiencyInfrastructure as Code (IaC)Automate infrastructure provisioning using Terraform, CloudFormation, or similar toolsMonitoring & AlertingImplement and maintain monitoring tools (e.g., Prometheus, Grafana, Datadog, New Relic)Ensure system health, performance, and reliabilitySecurity & ComplianceEnforce security best practices and conduct regular auditsEnsure compliance with standards such as SOC2 and ISO 27001Collaboration & SupportWork closely with engineering, QA, and stakeholders to support deployments and optimizationTroubleshoot issues and improve system performanceIncident ManagementParticipate in on-call rotationsLead root cause analysis and implement preventative measuresContainerization & OrchestrationBuild and manage Docker containers and orchestration platforms (Kubernetes, ECS, Nomad)Version Control & AutomationApply GitOps practices and develop automation scripts (Shell, Python, etc.)Required Skills and QualificationsBachelor’s degree in Computer Science, IT, or a related field5+ years of experience in DevOps or Systems EngineeringStrong experience with CI/CD tools (Jenkins, GitLab CI, CircleCI, ArgoCD)Hands-on experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP)Proficiency in IaC tools (Terraform, CloudFormation, etc.)Experience with Docker and KubernetesSolid understanding of networking, security, DNS, load balancing, and firewallsExperience with scripting and automation (Bash, Python, etc.)Familiarity with configuration management tools (Ansible, Chef, Puppet)Experience with monitoring, logging, and alerting toolsStrong troubleshooting and problem-solving skillsExcellent communication and collaboration abilitiesPreferred QualificationsAWS Certified DevOps Engineer, Certified Kubernetes Administrator (CKA), or similarExperience with service mesh technologies (Istio, Linkerd)Knowledge of serverless architecture and microservicesBackground in Agile/Scrum environmentsExperience with GitOps tools (Flux, ArgoCD)Compensation & BenefitsCompetitive compensation package ($4,000 – $4,500 AUD/month)Performance-based incentive plan with the opportunity to earn significant bonuses based on product ownershipIncentives are paid out twice yearly2 weeks paid vacation annually (to be taken over the Christmas period)All Philippine public holidays are observed as paid daysPerformance and compensation reviews conducted at least annuallyWork Arrangement & ExpectationsThis is a remote role under an independent contractor engagement. To ensure alignment and transparency, successful candidates will be expected to:Be available for meetings and collaboration during core AEST (AU) business hoursDisclose any existing ongoing roles or client workReflect this engagement on their LinkedIn profile (clearly marked as “Independent Contractor”)Originally posted on Himalayas