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DevOps Lead at Loka, Inc. Location Information: . At Loka. we use a modern tech stack to support meaningful projects across a huge range of industries. In the last year our teams have helped clients advance the world's #1 AI reading tutor, eliminate $1B in food waste and develop novel drugs for fighting cancer, all while enjoying every other Friday off. Join us, feed your need to grow and ship projects you believe in with a team you're proud to be a part of.. . We're seeking a . DevOps Lead. to deploy, secure and maintain robust applications in production environments, mainly AWS. The ideal candidate will not only apply their technical brilliance but also take a leadership role in contributing positively to Loka's unique culture.. . What You'll Do. . . Build and design cloud infrastructure (mainly AWS), leading projects from architecture through to implementation.. . Lead high-complexity projects with high-priority clients, independently resolve critical technical issues and introduce innovative solutions that ensure long-term maintainability.. . Shape technical strategies, anticipate future trends, align initiatives with key business outcomes and drive execution across teams.. . May be brought into existing projects to resolve technical challenges or manage difficult client situations.. . Recruit, onboard and develop talent - nurturing individual strengths, supporting career growth and creating the next generation of leaders.. . Establish psychological safety, proactively monitor team engagement and independently mediate conflicts.. . Lead regular one-on-ones, drive structured performance reviews and implement improvement plans where needed, including managing complex performance cases independently.. . Proactively mentor senior engineers and manage teams, establishing best practices.. . Assess change implementation options, evaluate benefits and risks, and recommend the most appropriate approach with minimal oversight.. . Track key KPIs and align team workflows with broader strategic objectives.. . Effectively lead high-pressure client engagements and ensure smooth cross-functional collaboration.. . . What You'll Bring. . Experience & Technical Skills. . . 5+ years of DevOps experience, including 3+ years leading a team.. . Hands-on experience with serverless compute, scripting, AWS, Docker and Kubernetes.. . Strong command of GitOps, CI/CD tooling and infrastructure-as-code (AWS CDK / Terraform / CDKTF).. . NodeJS, TypeScript, Python and database administration are a plus.. . Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related field.. . . Leadership & Soft Skills. . . A track record of building high-performing, inclusive teams and developing talent at all levels.. . Confidence managing budgets, KPIs and cross-functional stakeholder relationships.. . Strong client interaction skills and the ability to lead high-pressure engagements calmly and effectively.. . Autonomy, adaptability and a consistently positive presence on the teams you lead.. . . Additional Requirements. . . Excellent English - we work entirely in English for meetings, client calls and business communications.. . CV written in English.. . . Personality Profile. . . Curious:. Ambition to learn and grow into different industries with a modern tech stack.. . Autonomous and positive:. We're a fully remote, globally distributed team.. . Team player:. Enjoy a collaborative approach.. . Adaptable:. Operate with a startup mindset and move at a startup pace.. . Empathetic:. Lead with compassion.. . . Benefits. . . Every other Friday off (26 extra days off a year). . Remote-first culture. . Explore and Relocation programs (three months work abroad or full international relo). . Paid sick days and local holidays. . Business English classes program. . Continuous Learning Support. . Fitness and/or Mental Health Subscriptions. . Access to LokaLabs™, our internal research and development program. . Defined career path. . . Your achievements matter to us! Ensure your CV, LinkedIn and GitHub profiles are up to date and accurately reflect your experience.