Loka, Inc - DevOps Lead
Requirements
• 5+ years of DevOps experience, including 3+ years leading a team. • Hands-on experience with serverless compute, scripting, AWS, Docker and Kubernetes. • Strong command of GitOps, CI/CD tooling and infrastructure-as-code (AWS CDK / Terraform / CDKTF). • NodeJS, TypeScript, Python and database administration are a plus. • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related field. • A track record of building high-performing, inclusive teams and developing talent at all levels. • Confidence managing budgets, KPIs and cross-functional stakeholder relationships. • Strong client interaction skills and the ability to lead high-pressure engagements calmly and effectively. • Autonomy, adaptability and a consistently positive presence on the teams you lead. • Excellent English - we work entirely in English for meetings, client calls and business communications. • CV written in English. • Personality Profile • Curious: Ambition to learn and grow into different industries with a modern tech stack. • Curious: • Autonomous and positive: We're a fully remote, globally distributed team. • Autonomous and positive: • Team player: Enjoy a collaborative approach. • Team player: • Adaptable: Operate with a startup mindset and move at a startup pace. • Adaptable: • Empathetic: Lead with compassion. • Empathetic:
Responsibilities
• Build and design cloud infrastructure (mainly AWS), leading projects from architecture through to implementation. • Lead high-complexity projects with high-priority clients, independently resolve critical technical issues and introduce innovative solutions that ensure long-term maintainability. • Shape technical strategies, anticipate future trends, align initiatives with key business outcomes and drive execution across teams. • May be brought into existing projects to resolve technical challenges or manage difficult client situations. • Recruit, onboard and develop talent - nurturing individual strengths, supporting career growth and creating the next generation of leaders. • Establish psychological safety, proactively monitor team engagement and independently mediate conflicts. • Lead regular one-on-ones, drive structured performance reviews and implement improvement plans where needed, including managing complex performance cases independently. • Proactively mentor senior engineers and manage teams, establishing best practices. • Assess change implementation options, evaluate benefits and risks, and recommend the most appropriate approach with minimal oversight. • Track key KPIs and align team workflows with broader strategic objectives. • Effectively lead high-pressure client engagements and ensure smooth cross-functional collaboration.
Benefits
• Every other Friday off (26 extra days off a year) • Remote-first culture • Explore and Relocation programs (three months work abroad or full international relo) • Paid sick days and local holidays • Business English classes program • Continuous Learning Support • Fitness and/or Mental Health Subscriptions • Access to LokaLabs™, our internal research and development program • Defined career path • Your achievements matter to us! Ensure your CV, LinkedIn and GitHub profiles are up to date and accurately reflect your experience.
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