DevOps Engineer | $30-$80/hr Remote
Overview
This remote contract role blends DevOps engineering with a unique mission — helping train next-generation AI systems. You'll use your infrastructure expertise to build resilient, scalable cloud environments that power AI learning. No prior AI experience is needed; what matters is your ability to design and manage complex systems across AWS, Azure, and GCP.
What You'll Do7
- 1Architect and maintain secure, scalable cloud infrastructure on AWS, Azure, and GCP.
- 2Develop and optimize CI/CD pipelines for fast, dependable releases.
- 3Manage containerized workloads with Docker and orchestrate clusters via Kubernetes.
- 4Automate provisioning and configuration using Terraform and Ansible.
- 5Set up monitoring and alerting with Prometheus and Grafana, plus centralized logging.
- 6Handle identity management and secret storage using IAM and vault tools.
- 7Collaborate across teams to resolve infrastructure issues and ensure uptime.
Requirements7
- 1Strong command of Linux system administration and core networking principles.
- 2Practical experience with cloud platforms like Digital Ocean, AWS, Azure, and GCP.
- 3Proficiency in containerization (Docker) and orchestration (Kubernetes), plus Infrastructure as Code via Terraform.
- 4Understanding of IAM and secrets management with a security-first mindset.
- 5Track record of building and refining CI/CD pipelines.
- 6Familiarity with monitoring tools (Prometheus, Grafana) and logging solutions.
- 7Exceptional problem-solving skills and ability to collaborate effectively in a remote team.
Who Should Apply
This role is ideal for a DevOps engineer who enjoys applying their infrastructure skills to something new — helping train AI systems. You thrive on building reliable cloud environments from the ground up, automating everything possible, and troubleshooting complex systems. If you're looking for a remote contract that values your depth in cloud and DevOps without requiring AI experience, this is a great fit.
Salary Insight
$30-$80 per hour, depending on experience and skill set.
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Highlight specific examples of infrastructure you've built and automated — especially using Terraform and Kubernetes — as these directly demonstrate your ability to contribute to this role.
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