Senior Platform & DevOps Engineer

Job Type: Full-time, RemoteKey Responsibilities:Architect, build and maintain Linux-based server environments with a strong focus on reliability, security and performanceDesign and operate network infrastructure (switches, routers, firewalls, VPN, routing, VLANs, HA topologies)Define and enforce infrastructure standards, system hardening, automation and access policiesLead troubleshooting and incident response across compute, network and storage layersImplement automation for provisioning, patching and configuration managementEstablish high-availability, backup and DR strategies across environmentsDrive documentation quality, operational runbooks and infrastructure governanceArchitect and maintain GitLab CI/CD pipelines, build systems and automated release workflowsLead container strategy using Docker, Docker Compose and best practices for secure imagesDeploy, manage and optimize Kubernetes clusters (bare metal or cloud), including networking, storage and scaling modelsUse Talos to create standardized, reproducible cluster infrastructure and immutable operating environmentsBuild, optimize and extend observability stacks with Prometheus, Grafana and exportersCollaborate with software teams to improve build, test, packaging and deployment cyclesIntroduce and enforce DevOps best practices, including IaC, automation, reproducible builds and environment consistencyRequirements:7+ years in Linux systems engineering, DevOps or platform engineeringStrong expertise with L2/L3 networking, firewalls, routing and troubleshootingExpert-level experience with GitLab CI, runners, pipelines and artifactsDeep containerization knowledge and real-world Docker/K8S experience in productionExperience with immutable Linux (preferably Talos; experience w. Nix/Flatcar will help)Strong understanding of Prometheus, Grafana and operational metricsSolid scripting abilities in Bash and at least one other language (Python, Go preferred)Ability to design reliable, secure and scalable architectures with minimal oversightStrong ownership mindset and ability to lead initiatives independentlyAlternative Focused Roles:Senior Platform Engineer - FocusedThis role requires a deep expert in Linux systems and network infrastructure. You will architect and operate production-grade environments, enforce standards and handle high-complexity issues across servers, networks and security.Key Responsibilities:Architect, build and manage secure Linux server fleets across multiple sites and environmentsOperate and optimize network infrastructure: switching, routing, firewalls, VPN, segmentationDesign HA topologies, monitoring, alerting and capacity planningLead root-cause analysis and solve complex performance or connectivity issuesAutomate infrastructure lifecycle management using scripts and modern toolsImplement platform-wide security controls, access policies and compliance standardsMaintain detailed documentation, infrastructure diagrams and operational proceduresMentor developers and junior engineers on system, network and operational topicsSkill Requirements:7+ years in Linux operations or platform engineeringDeep knowledge of networking protocols, topology design and troubleshootingExperience with HA clustering, storage stacks, virtualization and distributed systemsStrong automation experienceProven ability to handle production incidents, migrations and architecture decisionsSenior DevOps Engineer - FocusedWe are seeking a senior DevOps expert who can design, implement and optimize a fully automated CI/CD and Kubernetes-based delivery ecosystem. You will empower developers, improve reliability and define DevOps practices company-wide.Key Responsibilities:Architect robust GitLab CI/CD workflows for multi-stage builds, tests and deploymentsDefine containerization standards and manage Docker image lifecycle for multiple servicesLead design and operations of Kubernetes clusters, including networking, ingress, storage and scalingBuild standardized and immutable OS environments using TalosMaintain and extend Prometheus and Grafana based observability systemsDrive automation across the entire SDLC, eliminating manual processesImprove developer productivity with tooling, templates, pipelines and automationContribute to reliability engineering efforts, SLOs, performance monitoring and failure analysisSkill Requirements:7+ years in DevOps or infrastructure automationDeep expertise with GitLab CI, Docker and Kubernetes (production environments)Experience with immutable infrastructure tools such as TalosStrong understanding of observability, alerting and infrastructure metricsIaC experience (Terraform, Ansible, Helm, Kustomize etc.) is a strong plusAbility to design scalable, secure and automated delivery systems from scratchStrong communication skills and ability to mentor developers on DevOps practices