Senior Devops Engineer - Remote Eligible

Senior DevOps Engineer

Kick off your next career move with Launchpad! We're looking for a hands-on DevOps Engineer ready to make an impact in a fast-paced, global media environment. If you're passionate about cloud infrastructure, automation, and delivering high-performing digital experiences, this might be the opportunity for you.

Start date: ASAP Contract type: Contractor, Indefinite Work hours: Monday to Friday, 8 am to 5 pm EST

What You'll Be Doing

• Support and optimize AWS and GCP hosting architecture for high-traffic, front-end applications to ensure scalability, performance, and security.
• Manage site hosting, server scaling, and uptime for critical digital properties, enabling seamless global news delivery.
• Implement Infrastructure as Code using Terraform, Docker, and CloudFormation to standardize, automate, and secure deployments.
• Enhance CI/CD pipelines with GitHub Actions, streamlining release processes and reducing deployment times.
• Maintain CDN routing and performance with Fastly, ensuring fast load times and robust content delivery.
• Monitor systems and troubleshoot issues using New Relic, improving response times and system reliability.
• Collaborate with engineering teams to design infrastructure solutions for new features, collections, and projects.

What You Need to Succeed

Must-haves

• +6 years of experience in similar roles.
• Proven experience building and maintaining AWS and GCP infrastructure.
• Strong knowledge of Docker, Terraform, and CloudFormation for IaC.
• Experience managing CDNs (Fastly, Cloudflare, or Akamai).
• Proficiency with GitHub Actions and CI/CD best practices.
• Solid operational background in Linux/Unix environments.
• Scripting skills in Python, Shell, or Bash.
• Familiarity with DNS management (NS1, MarkMonitor) and monitoring tools (New Relic).
• Strong understanding of security best practices and tools like PrismaCloud.
• Advanced/Bilingual English communication skills.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience with Node.js in a production environment.
• Knowledge of TCP/IP networking, HTTP, VPN, and routing.
• Background in media or high-traffic environments.
• Agile development experience.

Our Recruitment Process

Here's what to expect from our candidate-friendly interview process:

1. Initial Interview – 60 minutes with our Talent Acquisition Specialist

2. Culture Fit – 30 minutes with our Team Engagement Manager

3. Technical Assessment - Brief online evaluation

4. Final Stage – 60 minutes with the Hiring Manager

Why Join Launchpad?

We believe that great work starts with great people. At Launchpad, we offer:

• Fully remote work with hardware provided

• Global team experience with clients in North America

• Competitive USD compensation

• Training and learning stipends

• Paid Time Off (vacation, personal, study)

• A culture that values autonomy, purpose, and human connection

Ready to make your mark? Apply now and be part of something exciting.