Summary: This role involves designing and managing robust AWS cloud infrastructure, automating deployments, ensuring system reliability, and empowering developers through internal platforms within a top-tier US company. Highlights: 1. Architect, scale, and secure cloud environments driving success 2. Design self-service infrastructure and optimize for cost/performance 3. Automate repetitive tasks and collaborate globally with smart people **Job Title: DevOps Engineer (AWS)** **Location:**Fully Remote (LATAM) **Department:**Web Development **Employment Type:**Full\-Time International Contractor **Experience Level:**Mid\-Level (4Years) **Pay Level:**Competitive salary based on experience **About Us: Ignite Visibility** We are not just another digital marketing agencywe are anindustry juggernaut. Named the**\#1 SEO Company in the US**and a multiple\-time**Inc. 5000 honoree**, Ignite Visibility is a fast\-growing, award\-winning powerhouse based in sunny San Diego, California. Behind our cutting\-edge marketing strategies is a world\-class engineering team building the infrastructure that powers it all. We are looking for a**DevOps Engineer** to join our global team and help us architect, scale, and secure the cloud environments that drive our success. **The Opportunity** This is your chance to work with a top\-tier US company without relocating. We are looking for a seasoned **AWS** expert who lives and breathes**Infrastructure as Code, automation, and cloud architecture**. You won't just be "keeping the lights on"you will be designing self\-service infrastructure, optimizing for cost and performance, and building the internal developer platforms that enable our engineering teams to move faster. If you are a proactive problem\-solver who thrives on building resilient systems, automating the boring stuff, and collaborating with smart people across the globe,**this is the role for you.** **What You'll Do (Responsibilities)** * **Architect \& Scale:**Design and manage robust AWS cloud infrastructure for software development, deployment, and testing. * **Automate Everything:**Build and maintain**CI/CD pipelines**(GitHub Actions, Azure Pipelines) to automate testing and deployment. * **Champion Observability:**Implement comprehensive monitoring (Datadog, New Relic, CloudWatch) to ensure system reliability, performance, and proactive issue resolution. * **Embed Security:**Integrate security and compliance checks directly into the pipeline (**DevSecOps**) and apply "Shift Left" principles. * **Empower Developers:**Build and maintain self\-service infrastructure capabilities (**Internal Developer Platforms**) to accelerate delivery. * **Optimize Costs:**Proactively analyze and optimize cloud infrastructure for cost efficiency and performance (**FinOps**). * **Manage Configuration:**Configure and maintain servers, databases, networking, and storage using**IaC (Terraform/CDK)**. * **Streamline Workflows:**Collaborate closely with development teams to streamline code deployment and reduce friction. * **Script \& Automate:**Write automation scripts (Python, Bash, or JavaScript for debugging) to eliminate repetitive tasks. * **Secure Version Control:**Oversee the stability and security of our GitHub Enterprise environment. **What You Bring (Core Requirements)** **Cloud \& Infrastructure** * **4\+ years**of hands\-on AWS experience with core services (EC2, ELB, AutoScaling, S3, RDS, Lambda, CloudWatch, IAM). * **AWS Cloud Practitioner Certification**(or equivalent cloud certification). * Experience with**containerization (Docker)**and orchestration basics (ECS or Kubernetes). * Deep proficiency with**Terraform/OpenTofu**(preferred) and AWS CDK. Experience designing reusable, state\-managed modules. * Solid understanding of networking concepts (load balancers, routers, WAFs, ingress controllers). **CI/CD \& Automation** * Proven experience building CI/CD pipelines using**GitHub Actions**, Azure Pipelines, or AWS native tools. * Deep familiarity with**Git workflows**and branch strategies (GitFlow, trunk\-based). **Observability \& Security** * Deep understanding of observability principles (metrics, logs, traces) and experience instrumenting applications. * Strong grasp of cloud security best practices (IAM least\-privilege, security groups, encryption). **FinOps \& Cost Optimization** * Familiarity with**FinOps practices**, analyzing cloud spend, identifying waste, and implementing cost\-saving measures (rightsizing, spot instances). Experience with AWS Cost Explorer is a plus. **Stand Out With These (Nice\-to\-Haves)** * **AWS Solutions Architect Certification**. * **Cloudflare experience**(CDN, WAF, DNS, Workers). * **GitOps**experience with ArgoCD or Flux. * Experience running vulnerability scans (**Trivy, Snyk**). * Additional AWS services: Route53, SNS, ECR, ECS, EKS, DynamoDB. * **JavaScript/TypeScript**coding experience (for debugging Lambdas). * **Backstage**or similar IDP framework experience. **The Ideal Candidate (Soft Skills \& Logistics)** * **Documentation Pro:**You write clear, maintainable runbooks and architecture notes. * **Availability:**Full\-time commitment (40 hours/week). * **Communication:**C1/C2 level English proficiency (advanced/native). You can clearly explain complex infrastructure decisions to developers and stakeholders. * **Autonomous:**Comfortable working asynchronously across different time zones. **Ready to build the future of digital marketing infrastructure?** **Apply now.**