Senior AWS DevOps Engineer

THE OPPORTUNITY Data-driven decision-making is at the heart of modern business but managing and processing data at scale can be a complex and time-consuming task. Our ELT (Extract Load Transform) application simplifies data workflows enabling organizations to extract insights faster, automate repetitive tasks and unlock the true potential of their data. As a Senior DevOps Engineer you will be at the forefront of accelerating our development team and using your talents to empower your fellow teammates. You will play a critical role in designing, implementing and maintaining scalable, secure and efficient infrastructure solutions. This role requires a deep understanding of DevOps principles, automation, CI/CD pipelines and cloud-native architectures as well as a proven ability to collaborate across teams. THE TEAM You will be working with a remote cross‑functional team of designers, product managers and software engineers. Together we are dedicated to revolutionizing ELT operations by prioritizing user‑focused design and highly scalable performance. WHAT YOU BRING Technical Skills: 5 years of experience in DevOps or related fields with at least 3 years focused on AWS. Expertise in AWS services including EC2, S3, Lambda, RDS, ECS/EKS and CloudFormation/Terraform. Strong programming/scripting skills in Python, Bash or similar languages. Hands‑on experience with containerization technologies like Docker and Kubernetes. In‑depth knowledge of CI/CD pipelines and tools (e.g. Jenkins, AWS CodeBuild, GitHub Actions). Familiarity with monitoring tools and practices (e.g. CloudWatch, Grafana, ELK). Understanding of networking concepts including VPC, VPNs, load balancers and firewalls. Strong English communication skills and ability to work effectively in cross‑functional teams (B2 level English or higher is required). Collaboration & Communication: Strong English communication skills and ability to work effectively in cross‑functional teams. B2 level English or higher is required. WHAT YOU'LL DO Design, deploy and maintain scalable, reliable and secure AWS infrastructure. Implement best practices for cloud architecture including cost optimization and high availability. Manage and monitor cloud resources using tools like AWS CloudFormation, CDK or Terraform. Automate deployment processes and infrastructure provisioning to improve efficiency. Implement and manage monitoring, logging and alerting solutions using CloudWatch, ELK Stack or third‑party tools (e.g. Datadog, Prometheus). Ensure adherence to security best practices including IAM policies, encryption and vulnerability management. Candidates must be based in Mexico Only resumes submitted in English will be considered FIRST 30 DAYS: GETTING STARTED Get to know the team, set up your development environment, provision your AWS infrastructure and get comfortable with our remote work routine. Dive into our tech stack, code development workflow and CI/CD systems. Meet with developers, DevOps engineers and architects to understand the system architecture. Make your first pull request and participate in the review of pull requests. FIRST 60 DAYS: BUILDING MOMENTUM Begin implementing improvements in monitoring, alerting and logging systems. Evaluate existing workflows for inefficiencies and propose actionable improvements. Participate in the planning of the DevOps roadmap and upcoming projects. FIRST 90 DAYS: HITTING YOUR STRIDE Take full ownership for the development of a large infrastructure improvement or optimization project. Have a firm grasp on how the critical parts of the application work and can take ownership for the application’s critical service uptime. Actively contribute to team discussions on architecture design and implementation strategies. Delive measurable improvements to infrastructure automation or processes. Provide mentorship and thought leadership within the DevOps domain. Reflect on your contributions and onboarding to provide actionable feedback to the team on how they can improve their processes and workflows. NOTE Candidates selected for this position will be hired by Varicent’s designated professional employer organization. Your employment may be transferred to a local Varicent entity in that event; Varicent may recognize your seniority and provide you with comparable role responsibilities and benefits. We are excited to welcome you and support you throughout this journey.This role requires employees to work within Eastern Standard Time (EST) business hours. While we are open to candidates from outside the EST time zone, please be prepared to adjust your working hours to align with this time zone. Flexibility will be essential to ensure seamless collaboration with the team and stakeholders.This position is fully remote, offering you the flexibility to work from anywhere. We embrace a results‑driven work culture focusing on performance and collaboration over location. As part of our team you’ll have the opportunity to build a work‑life balance that suits you while staying connected with a diverse global team through virtual tools and regular online communication. Whether you’re working from home, a co‑working space or another location of your choice, we’re committed to supporting you with the resources and autonomy needed to succeed in a remote environment. Benefits Market‑Leading Compensation Package Wellness Programs to Support Health and Well‑Being Working with the latest tools and technologies in a fast‑paced environment Remote Work Flexibility within Mexico Comprehensive Employee Insurance Coverage: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance Annual Time Off: Time off is provided in accordance with applicable legislative requirements Global Connected Culture: Hubs in Romania, UK, US, Canada Dynamic Work Culture: Thrive in our innovative and multicultural environment Grow with Us: Continuous development opportunities Learn More About Us Varicent BlogVaricent Careers BlogVaricent LinkedIn PageVaricent X PageVaricent Instagram PageVaricent Facebook Page Equal Opportunity Statement Varicent is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal‑opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. If you require accommodation at any time during the recruitment process, please email. Key Skills APIs, C/C++, Computer Graphics, Go, React, Redux, Node.js, AWS, Library Services, Assembly, GraphQL, High Voltage Employment Information Employment Type: Full TimeExperience: yearsVacancy: 1 Location Engineer Mexico Only • Mexico City, Mexico, Mexico #J-18808-Ljbffr