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DevOps Lead

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Senior level
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Hiring Remotely in USA
Senior level
As a DevOps Lead, you'll manage multi-cloud infrastructure, ensure SOC2 compliance, and provide technical leadership in DevOps practices, collaborating with engineering teams.
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About Us

At South Geeks, we power the evolution of technology by connecting elite LATAM engineers with future-shaping companies. For over 8 years, we’ve built high-performance, culturally aligned teams that thrive on innovation, precision, and collaboration. We care for the people who take care of our clients—creating lasting partnerships and world-class results.

About the Client

Our client provides digital workflow solutions for local governments, helping them replace outdated, paper-based processes with modern, secure platforms. Their technology improves operational efficiency, transparency, and citizen engagement, enabling municipalities to serve their communities more effectively. Trusted across the public sector, their solutions are central to driving digital transformation in government services.

About the Role

We’re looking for a DevOps Lead to join the Engineering team. This senior-level role is ideal for someone with a startup mindset and proactive attitude, ready to step in as a technical reference for DevOps practices. You’ll play a critical role in managing infrastructure across multiple cloud platforms, ensuring SOC2 compliance, and supporting complex environments that require resilience and security.

Key Responsibilities
  • Serve as the technical reference for DevOps best practices.

  • Manage infrastructure across AWS, Azure, and GCP environments.

  • Drive and maintain SOC2 compliance for sensitive data projects.

  • Monitor and optimize infrastructure to ensure scalability and reliability.

  • Participate in on-call rotations and handle alert management.

  • Collaborate cross-functionally with engineering and security teams.

What You Need to Succeed
  • Senior-level DevOps experience with proven startup exposure.

  • Multi-cloud expertise (AWS, Azure, and GCP).

  • Background in SOC2 compliance and handling sensitive data.

  • Proactive, problem-solving mindset with excellent collaboration skills.

  • Ability to provide technical leadership (not direct people management initially).

What We Offer
  • Long-term projects with innovative clients.

  • 100% remote work.

  • Paid in USD.

  • Paid Time Off (PTO).

  • English lessons and technical training.

  • Career coaching and mentorship.

  • Work-from-home & training reimbursements.

Top Skills

AWS
Azure
GCP

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