Lead DevOps Engineer

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About Kestra

Kestra is the open-source orchestration platform trusted by engineers to power mission-critical workflows at scale. With 13,000+ GitHub stars and adoption across thousands of organizations, Kestra offers simple, reliable, and scalable solutions for data pipelines, business workflows, and infrastructure operations.

We're entering an exciting new phase with the launch of our Cloud offerings, creating a unique opportunity for you to make a lasting impact.

We’re looking for a Lead DevOps Engineer to design, build, and scale the infrastructure behind our SaaS platform, currently under development. If you thrive at the intersection of innovation and execution, this role is your chance to lead transformative projects and help shape Kestra’s future.

What You’ll Do

  • Architect, build, and scale the infrastructure for Kestra’s SaaS platform.
  • Automate cloud resource provisioning and management to enhance reliability and efficiency.
  • Optimize monitoring, deployment, and repair systems to ensure high availability.
  • Improve and maintain CI/CD pipelines for smooth, reliable deployments.
  • Troubleshoot and resolve infrastructure and application issues promptly.
  • Drive innovation with solutions that enhance engineering productivity.
  • Continuously improve operational metrics like deployment speed and system reliability.

What We’re Looking For

  • 7+ years of experience in DevOps, SRE, or similar infrastructure-focused roles.
  • Deep expertise in Kubernetes and Terraform, with hands-on experience in AWS, GCP, or Azure.
  • Strong problem-solving skills, with a focus on automation and scalability.
  • Fluent in English and comfortable working in a fully remote environment.
  • Experience managing and monitoring distributed systems and databases such as Kafka, PostgreSQL, and Elasticsearch.
  • Adaptability to a startup environment, where delivering impactful features quickly is a priority.

Why Join Kestra?

At Kestra, we believe diverse teams build better software and stronger communities. We’re committed to fostering an inclusive environment where everyone feels empowered to contribute and grow.

  • Location: Fully remote, with working hours aligned to European time zones.
  • Compensation: Competitive salary.

If you’re passionate about scalable systems and contributing to a leading open-source project, we’d love to hear from you!

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