# DevOps Lead at Loka, Inc

DevOps Lead at Loka, Inc in North Macedonia. Remote. Posted September 4, 2023.

- Company: Loka, Inc
- Location: North Macedonia
- Workplace: Remote
- Experience: 5+ years
- Posted: 2023-09-04
- Apply: https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/lokainc/jobs/4070677007
- Source: https://jobmagic.ai/jobs/devops-lead-loka-inc-5j420h

## Requirements

- 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.

## Description

**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.*