Senior DevOps Engineer

DevOps Engineer – AWS/GCP & CI/CD Optimization (Full-time, Remote)

Kick off your next career move with Launchpad! We're looking for a hands-on DevOps Engineer ready to make an impact in a fast-paced, global media environment. If you’re passionate about cloud infrastructure, automation, and delivering high-performing digital experiences, this might be the opportunity for you.

Start date: ASAP

Contract type: Contractor, Indefinite

Work hours: Monday to Friday, 8 am to 5 pm EST

️ What You’ll Be Doing

Support and optimize AWS and GCP hosting architecture for high-traffic, front-end applications to ensure scalability, performance, and security.

Manage site hosting, server scaling, and uptime for critical digital properties, enabling seamless global news delivery.

Implement Infrastructure as Code using Terraform, Docker, and CloudFormation to standardize, automate, and secure deployments.

Enhance CI/CD pipelines with GitHub Actions, streamlining release processes and reducing deployment times.

Maintain CDN routing and performance with Fastly, ensuring fast load times and robust content delivery.

Monitor systems and troubleshoot issues using New Relic, improving response times and system reliability.

Collaborate with engineering teams to design infrastructure solutions for new features, collections, and projects.

What You Need to Succeed

Must-haves

+6 years of experience in similar roles.

Proven experience building and maintaining AWS and GCP infrastructure.

Strong knowledge of Docker, Terraform, and CloudFormation for IaC.

Experience managing CDNs (Fastly, Cloudflare, or Akamai).

Proficiency with GitHub Actions and CI/CD best practices.

Solid operational background in Linux/Unix environments.

Scripting skills in Python, Shell, or Bash.

Familiarity with DNS management (NS1, MarkMonitor) and monitoring tools (New Relic).

Strong understanding of security best practices and tools like PrismaCloud.

Advanced/Bilingual English communication skills.

Nice-to-haves

Experience with Node.js in a production environment.

Knowledge of TCP/IP networking, HTTP, VPN, and routing.

Background in media or high-traffic environments.

Agile development experience.

Our Recruitment Process

Here’s what to expect from our candidate-friendly interview process:

Initial Interview – 60 minutes with our Talent Acquisition Specialist

Culture Fit – 30 minutes with our Team Engagement Manager

Technical Assessment - Brief online evaluation

Final Stage – 60 minutes with the Hiring Manager

Why Join Launchpad?

We believe that great work starts with great people. At Launchpad, we offer:

Fully remote work with hardware provided

Global team experience with clients in North America

Competitive USD compensation

Training and learning stipends

Paid Time Off (vacation, personal, study)

️ A culture that values autonomy, purpose, and human connection

Ready to make your mark? Apply now and be part of something exciting.