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Lead AWS Cloud DevOps Engineer

Shift4

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Original Job Summary

Overview

Shift4 (NYSE: FOUR) is boldly redefining commerce by simplifying complex payments ecosystems worldwide, powering billions of transactions annually across diverse industries. For more detail, visit www.shift4.com.

Lead AWS Cloud DevOps Engineer

This role can be remote or based in any of the following Shift4 locations: Las Vegas, NV; Tampa, FL; Atlanta, GA; Morrisville, NC; Center Valley, PA. Relocation assistance may be available.

Responsibilities

  • Design and implement AWS cloud infrastructure using best practices.
  • Lead and mentor senior and mid-level engineers across various locations.
  • Implement infrastructure as code for complex cloud environments.
  • Ensure platform reliability with observability, monitoring, alerts, and dashboards.
  • Collaborate with team members for elegant, business-aligned solutions.
  • Develop monitoring process recommendations across teams.
  • Diagnose and resolve issues in deployed systems.
  • Act as first line of defense during production outages.
  • Coordinate with development teams for frequent production releases.
  • Support a SaaS-based business model.

Qualifications

  • 7+ years of DevOps experience with AWS.
  • 3+ years in a leadership role managing technical projects.
  • 5+ years using modern CI/CD technologies (GitLab or GitHub).
  • 3+ years with container orchestration (Kubernetes or Amazon EKS).
  • 3+ years of experience with Terraform in large-scale setups.
  • Strong detail orientation and problem-solving aptitude.
  • Experience with Agile project delivery and high uptime requirements.
  • Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written documentation skills.

Desired Qualifications

  • Experience integrating monitoring tools (e.g., Datadog).
  • Familiarity with distributed cloud deployments (multi-region/multi-cloud).
  • Certifications such as AWS Certified DevOps Engineer, CKA, CDCD-001, Terraform Administrator, or CKAD.

Equal Opportunity

Shift4 is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to a diverse and inclusive work environment.

Key skills/competency

Lead AWS Cloud DevOps Engineer, AWS, DevOps, CI/CD, Kubernetes, Terraform, Agile, Monitoring, SaaS, Infrastructure-as-Code

How to Get Hired at Shift4

🎯 Tips for Getting Hired

  • Research Shift4's culture: Explore mission, values, and industry impact.
  • Customize your resume: Highlight AWS, DevOps, and leadership expertise.
  • Network on LinkedIn: Connect with current engineers and hiring managers.
  • Prepare technical examples: Be ready to discuss CI/CD and infrastructure code.

📝 Interview Preparation Advice

Technical Preparation

Review AWS architecture best practices.
Practice Terraform deployment scripts.
Study Kubernetes cluster management.
Refresh CI/CD tool configurations.

Behavioral Questions

Describe past leadership challenges.
Explain conflict resolution in teams.
Outline project delegation experiences.
Discuss multi-location team coordination.