Engineering & Technology
Senior
Colombia

Senior AWS DevOps Engineer

ABOUT THE ROLE

In this role, you will build and improve AWS-based cloud platforms for client projects of different sizes and maturity levels. You will work with Kubernetes, serverless and container services, infrastructure automation, observability, and CI/CD while contributing to modernization and migration initiatives.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Design and operate AWS infrastructure using core IaaS and PaaS services, Kubernetes, Infrastructure as Code, and automation practices.

Improve platform reliability, security, scalability, and delivery speed through repeatable environments and strong operational standards.

Collaborate with architects, developers, SREs, platform engineers, and client stakeholders to align DevOps solutions with business and technical goals.

Implement CI/CD pipelines, branching models, and deployment strategies with GitHub Actions, GitLab CI, Jenkins, or AWS-native tooling.

Manage Kubernetes workloads in Amazon EKS or vanilla clusters, using Helm charts and practical troubleshooting methods.

Automate infrastructure and configuration with Terraform, CDK, Ansible, Chef, Puppet, SaltStack, Python, or Bash.

Implement monitoring, logging, metrics, and alerts with CloudWatch, Prometheus, Grafana, Elasticsearch, or similar tools.

Apply cloud well-architected practices to modernization, migration, security, resilience, and cost-optimization initiatives.

REQUIREMENTS

Strong experience as a DevOps, SRE, or platform engineer, including 4+ years in cloud-based delivery.

Advanced knowledge of AWS services such as IAM, VPC, NAT Gateway, ELB, EC2, S3, ECS, API Gateway, Lambda, WAF, Network Firewall, RDS, and DynamoDB.

Hands-on experience with Kubernetes, Amazon EKS or vanilla clusters, Helm charts, and production workload operations.

Strong experience with Infrastructure as Code and configuration management using Terraform, CDK, Ansible, Chef, Puppet, or SaltStack.

Solid background in Linux administration, networking, TCP/UDP, DNS, HTTPS, TLS certificates, and troubleshooting distributed systems.

Practical scripting skills with Python or Bash; TypeScript, Node.js, or Go experience is a plus.

Practical understanding of observability platforms, cloud well-architected practices, and cloud adoption frameworks.

Clear communication and teamwork skills; experience with AI-based products or ML teams is a plus.

Demonstrated B2+ English proficiency, both written and spoken, for effective daily communication and collaboration with the team.

Availability to work from 1:00 PM to 9:00 PM (Colombia time) to ensure effective collaboration and alignment with the team's working hours.

SoftServe is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration regardless of race, color, ancestry, ethnicity, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, citizenship, disability, health condition, marital or family status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

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Role Summary

Location

Colombia

Work type

Remote/Office

Direction

Engineering & Technology

Subdirection

Clouds & DevOps

Tech level

Senior

Personal recruiter:

Liliana Moreno

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About us

We are a digital engineering and technology consulting company where expertise grows alongside people. For more than 30 years, we have been elevating technology: helping organizations navigate complex business challenges by combining deep engineering knowledge with thoughtful, research-backed innovation. Our teams work across key areas: digital engineering, data and analytics, Сloud, and AI/ML. In each, we deliver practical, scalable solutions rooted in real business needs and measurable human impact.

You bring your perspective and ambition. We create an environment where your work meets clarity, confidence, and purpose.

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We offer

Flexible work model

Work from home, from the office, or in a hybrid format that supports focus and collaboration.

Compensation & Benefits

Competitive, market-based pay, benchmarked by role and location — plus health coverage, paid time off, wellness support, and learning opportunities.

People-first Leadership

Approachable leaders who communicate openly, keep teams close to the strategy, and support long-term planning.

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Stay close to AI/ML, Cloud, Quantum Computing, IoT, and Robotics communities, with projects built on modern frameworks.

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