DevOps Engineer

RemotemidPosted Aug 17, 2026

AWSKubernetesTerraformDockerMongoDBLinux+5 more

About this role

Athennian seeks a DevOps Engineer to build, maintain, and optimize cloud-based infrastructure on AWS. You'll design CI/CD pipelines, manage Kubernetes and Terraform infrastructure, conduct security testing, and participate in on-call rotations for a governance platform managing 500,000+ entities globally.

Must have

3+ years of experience in DevOps, SRE, or automation engineering

Strong understanding of cloud technologies, particularly AWS

Hands-on experience managing systems and services on AWS

Solid understanding of database technologies such as MongoDB

Knowledge of Docker, Kubernetes, and Linux Systems

Proficiency with Terraform and Packer for infrastructure as code

Experience deploying and managing cloud services and monitoring systems

Agile development experience and familiarity with CI/CD practices

Strong attention to detail, problem-solving, and troubleshooting skills

Exceptional organizational skills and ability to manage multiple projects

Ability to work independently with minimal supervision

Excellent communication and collaboration skills

Technologies

AWSGitDockerLinuxTerraformMongoDBDevOpsKubernetesCI/CDAgilePacker

Responsibilities

Design and maintain a reliable, scalable, and secure platform with Engineering stakeholders

Optimize and enhance deployment tooling and infrastructure including CI/CD pipelines

Improve infrastructure for cost-effectiveness and performance

Collaborate with Engineering to identify improvement areas and implement solutions

Provide expert DevOps guidance for existing projects and new initiatives

Set up and maintain test environments for manual and automated testing

Conduct vulnerability scans and penetration tests and act on findings

Plan and execute ongoing routine application maintenance tasks

Participate in on-call rotations for monitoring, alerting, and incident response

Identify cost-saving opportunities and efficiency improvements within infrastructure

Benefits

Health insuranceDental insuranceVision insurancePaid vacationHome office allowanceParental leaveFlexible hoursRemote work

Amenities

Minimum of 3 weeks vacation, 5 sick days, and 6 personal/flex daysCompany-wide winter holiday shutdownHealth, dental, and vision coverage with long-term disabilityHealth Spending Account (HSA)Flexible parental leave benefits including top-upsDedicated work-from-home allowance