Lead Engineer, DevOps & SRE
RemoteHunter · United States
- Hybrid
- Full-time
- $190,000 / year
- United States
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Job highlights
- Lead DevOps & SRE Engineer role. Remote-first.
- Build SRE function from scratch.
- Own cloud infra, CI/CD, compliance.
- AWS, Terraform, PagerDuty, Grafana.
- $160k-$190k salary plus bonus.
About the role
About Our Client
This organization operates in the digital media industry, reaching over 30 million monthly visitors through multiple brands. It addresses the challenge of connecting consumers with leading brands by leveraging data-driven content and technology. The company is headquartered in South Florida and operates a remote-first team across more than 15 countries, maintaining a high-growth culture focused on speed, ownership, and measurable impact.About the Opportunity
The Lead Engineer, DevOps & SRE is responsible for owning and evolving the organization's cloud infrastructure, CI/CD platform, and compliance posture. This role involves building the Site Reliability Engineering (SRE) function from the ground up to enable product teams to deliver faster without sacrificing reliability, security, or cost control. The position plays a critical role in establishing operational excellence and technical controls for scalable infrastructure.Responsibilities
- Establish the SRE practice including on-call rotation, PagerDuty setup, SLA/SLO definitions, runbook library, and observability dashboards.
- Complete AWS multi-account migration with zero unplanned downtime.
- Deliver SOC 2 Type I audit-ready infrastructure evidence and manage technical controls implementation.
- Version and publish a private Terraform module library to standardize infrastructure provisioning.
- Implement automated deployment rollback mechanisms for ECS and Lambda based on integration tests.
- Develop monthly cost reporting for leadership including anomaly detection and budget recommendations.
Requirements
- Minimum 5 years of production AWS infrastructure experience with deep Terraform expertise.
- Proven experience building and owning the SRE function.
- Experience in multi-site environments requiring PaaS or microservices.
- Previous ownership of CI/CD pipelines.
- Familiarity with PagerDuty and on-call rotation implementation.
- Hands-on experience with SRE tooling such as OpenTelemetry and Grafana.
Pay Range and Compensation Package
- Base salary range of $160,000 to $190,000 per year, paid semi-monthly.
- Compensation includes base salary, profit-sharing bonus, and competitive benefits.
Equal Opportunity Statement
Our client is an equal opportunity employer. They celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, or national origin.Note
RemoteHunter is not the Employer of Record (EOR) for this role. Our purpose in this opportunity is to connect exceptional candidates with leading employers. We help job seekers worldwide discover roles that match their goals and guide them to complete their full application directly through the hiring company’s career page or ATS.Key skills/competency
- DevOps
- SRE
- AWS
- Terraform
- CI/CD
- PagerDuty
- Observability
- Cost Optimization
- ECS
- Lambda
Skills & topics
- DevOps Engineer
- SRE Engineer
- Lead Engineer
- Cloud Engineer
- AWS
- Terraform
- CI/CD
- PagerDuty
- Grafana
- OpenTelemetry
- Infrastructure
- Site Reliability Engineering
- Digital Media
- Remote
How to get hired
- Tailor your resume: Highlight AWS, Terraform, SRE, and CI/CD experience. Quantify achievements.
- Craft a strong application: Emphasize ownership, impact, and collaboration in your cover letter.
- Prepare for technical interviews: Brush up on AWS services, Terraform best practices, and SRE principles.
- Showcase your SRE expertise: Be ready to discuss building on-call rotations, SLOs, and observability.
- Understand the company: Research their digital media focus and remote-first culture.
Technical preparation
Master AWS services and Terraform.,Practice SRE principles and tooling.,Familiarize with CI/CD pipeline setup.,Prepare for on-call and PagerDuty scenarios.
Behavioral questions
Describe building an SRE function.,How do you ensure reliability?,Explain infrastructure as code success.,Discuss managing on-call rotations.
Frequently asked questions
- What is the salary range for the Lead Engineer, DevOps & SRE role at RemoteHunter?
- The base salary range for this Lead Engineer, DevOps & SRE position is $160,000 to $190,000 per year, paid semi-monthly. This compensation package also includes a profit-sharing bonus and competitive benefits.
- Is the Lead Engineer, DevOps & SRE position remote?
- Yes, this Lead Engineer, DevOps & SRE role is with a remote-first organization. The company operates with a remote team across more than 15 countries.
- What are the primary responsibilities for the Lead Engineer, DevOps & SRE?
- The Lead Engineer, DevOps & SRE will be responsible for owning and evolving cloud infrastructure, the CI/CD platform, and compliance posture. This includes establishing the SRE practice, managing AWS infrastructure, and implementing automated deployment mechanisms.
- What are the key technical requirements for the Lead Engineer, DevOps & SRE role?
- Key technical requirements include a minimum of 5 years of production AWS infrastructure experience with deep Terraform expertise, proven experience building and owning the SRE function, experience with PaaS or microservices, ownership of CI/CD pipelines, and hands-on experience with SRE tooling like OpenTelemetry and Grafana.
- Does RemoteHunter assist with the full application process for this Lead Engineer, DevOps & SRE role?
- RemoteHunter's purpose is to connect candidates with employers. While they guide you, the full application will be completed directly through the hiring company’s career page or ATS.
- What kind of experience is needed to build the SRE function at this company?
- To build the SRE function, you'll need proven experience in establishing practices like on-call rotations, PagerDuty setup, SLA/SLO definitions, and creating observability dashboards. Hands-on experience with SRE tooling is also essential.
- What is the company's industry and reach?
- The client operates in the digital media industry, reaching over 30 million monthly visitors through multiple brands. They focus on connecting consumers with leading brands using data-driven content and technology.