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

Preferred Qualifications

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