DevOps Engineer - AWS, Kubernetes, Kafka

About the job DevOps Engineer - AWS, Kubernetes, Kafka

The role is fully remote with the expectation to be available throughout US EST hours (6pm - 2am Pakistan time). About the Role We are working with a full-funded US startup that is hiring a DevOpsEngineer with strong Kubernetes experience to lead the migration of backend services to a containerized microservices architecture. You'll architect and implement scalable, event-driven systems that power real-time fleet control and analytics, while integrating tightly with their existing cloud infrastructure. About the Company The Company delivers a unified, brand-agnostic platform for deploying, controlling, and monitoring mobile robot fleets in manufacturing and logistics environments. They offer real-time performance insights and mission automation via a single dashboard, helping customers scale robotics operations efficiently and with zero downtime Key Responsibilities Lead the migration of backend services (Python AWS stack) to Kubernetes (EKS / GKE / AKS). Develop and maintain robust backend systems using Python and AWS services. Integrate with Kafka or similar messaging systems for real-time data pipelines. Design scalable, event-driven architectures that support real-time robot telemetry and control. Collaborate with DevOps, frontend, and product teams to ensure smooth deployment and operations. Build and optimize CI / CD pipelines and IaC configurations. Monitor and troubleshoot Kubernetes cluster performance and stability. Required Skills Python backend development (3+ years recommended) Trusted experience deploying and migrating to Kubernetes Familiarity with AWS (EKS, ECS, Lambda, RDS, etc.) Experience with Kafka or similar message queues Excellent communication anddaily interactions with US-based CTO, engineers Must be available for ~6 hrs of EST overlap each day (9am - 5pm EST) Remote-first mentality with proactive problem-solving Preferred Qualifications Infrastructure-as-Code (Terraform, Helm, CloudFormation) for automated deployments Docker & CI / CD best practices for container workflows Experience in robotics, industrial automation, or warehouse / logistics domains Comfortable in agile, early-stage startup environments Why Join? Own and lead the cloud infrastructure migration to Kubernetes for a high-impact AI-driven logistics platform Work hands-on with Python and AWS, building backend systems that power real-time operational intelligence Partner directly with the founder and CTO in a fast-moving, technically ambitious environment Shape backend and infrastructure decisions in a startup where your technical leadership will have visible product impact Gain exposure to cutting-edge event-driven systems (Kafka) and scalable architecture patterns Fully remote position but requires US EST availability (6pm - 2am Pakistan time) Competitive monthly compensation of $3,000 to $4,500 USD based on experience

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