Role Description
As a DevOps Engineer at VELZI AI, youβll build, maintain, and scale a secure, cloud-native infrastructure across GCP, Azure, and AWS. Youβll work closely with our engineering team to ensure seamless deployment pipelines, reliable environments, and high-performance systems that support our AI and fintech applications. Youβll be the backbone of our infrastructure enabling fast iteration, smooth deployments, and resilient architectures.
Tasks
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Cloud Infrastructure & Systems
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Design, deploy, and maintain cloud infrastructure across GCP, Azure, and AWS
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Manage and optimize compute environments including Virtual Machines, Cloud Run, and container orchestration platforms
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Architect scalable, multi-region solutions with high availability, redundancy, and strong security practices
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Manage and monitor cloud storage solutions such as GCP Cloud Storage, Azure Blob Storage, and AWS S3
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Containers, Orchestration & Scaling
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Build, deploy, and manage containers using Docker
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Deploy and manage services on Kubernetes (GKE / AKS / EKS)
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Implement auto-scaling strategies, load balancing, and autoschedulers
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Optimize resource utilization and cost efficiency across environments
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CI/CD, Automation & Deployment
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Build and maintain CI/CD pipelines (GitHub Actions, GitLab, or similar)
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Automate deployments, updates, rollbacks, and environment provisioning
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Create infrastructure-as-code using tools like Terraform or Pulumi
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Push our platform toward full automation and self-healing systems
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Networking, Security & Integrations
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Configure VPCs, VPNs, firewalls, DNS, subnets, and secure routing
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Ensure secure API communication between our Next.js app and backend services
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Implement monitoring, logging, and alerting systems (Prometheus, Grafana, Cloud Logging, Azure Monitor, CloudWatch, etc.)
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Ensure compliance, data protection, and identity management across clouds
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Work with Firebase Authentication, secure API gateways, and IAM policies
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Backend, APIs & System Support
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Collaborate with engineers to support API creation and deployments
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Optimize performance of server environments running in Cloud Run or VMs
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Implement failover systems, disaster recovery, and backup strategies
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Ensure reliable operation of services including SES / SendGrid, databases, and microservices
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Collaboration & Reliability Engineering
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Work closely with backend, AI, and product teams to support rapid iteration
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Establish DevOps best practices, guidelines, and internal documentation
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Conduct root-cause analysis, implement fixes, and prevent future incidents
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Help shape the engineering culture by improving processes, scalability, and system observability
Qualifications
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Proven experience as a DevOps Engineer, Cloud Engineer, or Site Reliability Engineer
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Strong experience with GCP, Azure, and/or AWS (multi-cloud experience is a huge plus)
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In-depth knowledge of Kubernetes, Docker, Cloud Run, and container-based application delivery
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Experience with CI/CD tooling and automation frameworks
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Solid understanding of networking, firewalls, DNS, and cloud security models
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Experience with VM deployment, Cloud Run (or similar), autoscaling, and infra optimization
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Strong understanding of cloud storage solutions (Blob, S3, Cloud Storage)
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Experience with Authentication, IAM, or identity systems is a bonus
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Understanding of API architecture, microservices, and distributed systems
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Experience with Terraform, Pulumi, or other infrastructure-as-code tools
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Bonus: Experience with observability stacks, FinOps cost optimization, or AI infrastructure
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Youβre a problem-solver who thrives in fast-moving environments
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Youβre comfortable owning systems end-to-end and improving processes proactively
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You're collaborative, communicative, and enjoy cross-functional teamwork
Benefits
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Remote-first & flexible β Work from wherever you do your best work
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Cutting-edge tech β Work with AI, automation, and the latest dev tools
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Rapid growth β Be part of an early-stage rocket ship
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Collaborative culture β Join a team that values innovation, autonomy, and teamwork
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Competitive salary & equity β Get well-compensated with generous stock options
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Career advancement β As we scale, so do your opportunities