AP - Senior DevOps Engineer

D2B · via Himalayas ·

Budget / SalaryA$2,700–3,500
TypeFull-time job
LocationPhilippines
Posted1 hour ago
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We are seeking a highly skilled and self-sufficient Senior DevOps Engineer to join our team. In this remote role, you will be responsible for maintaining and strengthening a Kubernetes-based hosting platform that powers client websites and applications for a digital agency. You'll play a critical role in ensuring the reliability, security, automation, and scalability of the platform while collaborating with a small engineering team to deliver high-quality infrastructure and operational excellence.
Position: Senior DevOps Engineer
Salary: AUD 2,700 – AUD 3,500 per month (final offer depends on qualifications and experience)
Working Hours & Conditions: AU Business Hours; Full-time (Remote)
Holidays: TBD
Responsibilities:

Maintain and support a Kubernetes-based hosting platform and AWS infrastructure for Drupal and Laravel applications

Migrate, configure, and optimize client applications into Kubernetes environments

Monitor platform health and respond to outages, incidents, and security events with a calm and methodical approach

Execute deployments and go-live activities while maintaining and improving CI/CD pipelines

Manage identity and access across Google Workspace, Atlassian, hosting platforms, and version control systems

Support employee onboarding and offboarding, including device management and access provisioning

Contribute to ISO 27001 and SOC 2 compliance by maintaining security controls, documentation, and audit readiness

Build, maintain, and improve monitoring, logging, and alerting systems to proactively identify issues

Manage DNS, domain records, and SSL/TLS certificate lifecycles for client and internal environments

Perform backup validation, disaster recovery testing, and recovery drills to ensure business continuity

Assist in managing cloud infrastructure costs, SaaS subscriptions, vendor relationships, and renewals

Drive automation initiatives by replacing manual operational tasks with scripted workflows and leveraging AI where appropriate

Collaborate with developers and platform engineers to continuously improve infrastructure reliability, security, and deployment processes

Stay up to date with DevOps best practices, cloud technologies, automation tools, and emerging industry trends

Requirements
Qualifications:

Proven experience as a Senior DevOps Engineer, Platform Engineer, Site Reliability Engineer (SRE), or similar role

Strong Linux systems administration skills with experience in scripting and automation using Bash, Python, or similar languages

Hands-on experience with Kubernetes, containerized workloads, Docker, and AWS cloud infrastructure

Experience migrating and configuring applications across Kubernetes environments

Strong understanding of CI/CD pipelines and deployment automation (Bitbucket Pipelines or similar)

Experience with workflow automation platforms such as n8n or equivalent automation tools

Excellent troubleshooting and incident response skills in production environments

Solid understanding of infrastructure security, identity and access management, and least-privilege principles

Exposure to compliance frameworks such as ISO 27001 and/or SOC 2

Experience working within governed and access-controlled environments

Ability to work independently and confidently manage complex infrastructure with minimal supervision

Strong communication, collaboration, and documentation skills

Demonstrated experience using automation and AI to improve DevOps workflows and operational efficiency

Highly Regarded:

Personal projects, home labs, or side projects demonstrating passion for automation and infrastructure

Practical use of AI tools in DevOps or platform engineering workflows

Experience hosting Drupal and/or Laravel applications

Experience with managed Kubernetes platforms

Familiarity with OpsGenie, JAMF, Atlassian Administration, and Google Workspace Administration

Experience managing DNS, SSL/TLS certificates, and domain lifecycle processes

Proven track record of automating repetitive operational tasks

Experience contributing to ISO 27001 or SOC 2 audits and certification processes

Benefits
Benefits

Competitive salary based on experience and skill set

100% remote role — work from home anywhere in the Philippines

Paid local holidays aligned with the Australian business calendar

Opportunities for training and professional growth

Work directly with a supportive Australian team — no agency middleman

Long-term engagement with a stable and growing business

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