Mid level DevOps Engineer

Experience: 2+ Years
Location: USA (Open to candidates across the United States)
Employment Type: Full-Time
Visa Eligibility: OPT, STEM OPT, Day 1 CPT only
Experience Level: Mid-Level (2+ Years)

About the Opportunity

We are looking for a passionate and technically strong DevOps Engineer who enjoys building scalable infrastructure, automating deployment pipelines, and optimizing cloud environments.

This is an excellent opportunity for technology professionals with hands-on DevOps experience who want to work on real-world cloud infrastructure, CI/CD automation, containerization, and modern deployment solutions.

We welcome applications from OPT and STEM OPT candidates currently residing in the United States, particularly professionals with 2+ years of practical experience in DevOps, Cloud Engineering, or Infrastructure Automation.

Key Responsibilities

Design, implement, and maintain CI/CD pipelines for application build, testing, and deployment.

Manage cloud infrastructure and services across AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud Platform (GCP).

Automate infrastructure provisioning and configuration using Terraform, Ansible, or CloudFormation.

Implement and manage containerization solutions using Docker and Kubernetes.

Monitor application performance, infrastructure health, and system availability.

Work with development teams to streamline deployment processes and improve release management.

Implement infrastructure monitoring, logging, and alerting solutions.

Troubleshoot deployment failures, infrastructure issues, and production incidents.

Follow DevOps best practices for security, scalability, reliability, and automation.

Required Technical Skills

Minimum 2+ years of hands-on experience in DevOps, Cloud Engineering, or Infrastructure Automation.

Experience with at least one major cloud platform: AWS, Azure, or GCP.

Strong understanding of CI/CD tools such as Jenkins, GitHub Actions, GitLab CI/CD, or Azure DevOps.

Practical experience with Docker and containerization.

Working knowledge of Kubernetes.

Experience with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools such as Terraform, Ansible, or CloudFormation.

Proficiency in Linux/Unix environments and shell scripting.

Familiarity with Git and version control systems.

Understanding of networking concepts, cloud security, and deployment architectures.

Good to Have

Experience with Python, Bash, or PowerShell scripting.

Exposure to Prometheus, Grafana, ELK Stack, or Datadog.

Knowledge of Microservices architecture.

Experience with Helm, ArgoCD, or GitOps practices.

Understanding of AWS EKS, Azure AKS, or Google GKE.

Relevant AWS, Azure, or Kubernetes certifications.

Who Should Apply?

We encourage applications from:

OPT candidates with at least 2 years of relevant technical experience.

STEM OPT candidates looking for opportunities to grow their careers in Cloud and DevOps.

International graduates with practical experience in DevOps and cloud technologies.

Candidates currently based in the United States and authorized to work under their applicable employment authorization.

Professionals who are passionate about automation, cloud infrastructure, and modern engineering practices.

What We Offer

Opportunity to work on real-world cloud and DevOps projects.

Exposure to modern cloud infrastructure and automation technologies.

Collaborative engineering environment.

Opportunities for professional development and technical skill enhancement.

Career growth opportunities in Cloud Engineering, DevOps, and Platform Engineering.

Application Process

Interested candidates can apply directly through Wellfound.

Please include the following details in your application:

Updated Resume.

Current Location (City & State).

Total IT Experience.

Relevant DevOps Experience.

Current Work Authorization (OPT / STEM OPT / Other).

Primary Cloud Platform (AWS / Azure / GCP).

Availability to Start.

We are looking for hands-on engineers who can demonstrate practical DevOps experience, not just theoretical knowledge.