[Hiring] DevOps Specialist @Messagepoint

Role Description

We are looking for an experienced DevOps Specialist to join our Cloud Operations team. This role will be responsible for operating, automating, securing, and continuously improving our AWS cloud infrastructure supporting both traditional SaaS workloads and emerging AI-powered products.

The ideal candidate will have strong hands-on experience with:

• AWS
• Infrastructure as Code
• Kubernetes
• Automation
• CI/CD
• PostgreSQL/Aurora
• Linux
• Security
• Observability

Additionally, an interest in supporting modern AI/LLM platforms, AI agents, and Model Context Protocol (MCP) services is essential.

The successful candidate should be comfortable taking ownership of production systems, troubleshooting complex infrastructure and application issues, and continuously improving reliability, security, automation, performance, and cost efficiency.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of hands-on experience working with Amazon Web Services (AWS) in production environments.
• Strong hands-on experience with Kubernetes, Amazon EKS, and Docker in Linux environments.
• Strong experience with Infrastructure as Code, particularly Terraform and/or AWS CloudFormation.
• Experience designing and supporting automated infrastructure provisioning and deployment pipelines.
• Experience with Git and modern CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices.
• Practical understanding of AWS networking, security architecture, IAM, encryption, secrets management, and vulnerability management.
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Technology, or a related field, or equivalent relevant professional experience.

Requirements

• One or more relevant industry certifications would be an asset, including:
• AWS certifications
• Certified Kubernetes Administrator (CKA) or related Kubernetes certification
• Docker/container certifications
• Cloud security certifications

Benefits

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong ownership and sense of responsibility for production systems.
• Strong technical documentation skills.
• Able to evaluate new technologies pragmatically rather than adopting technology for its own sake.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Should be able to manage on-call schedule and outside business hours deployments.

Workplace

This remote position is open to candidates residing in the United States who are legally authorized to work in the U.S. Candidates must be available to work during Pacific Time business hours.

Messagepoint is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to fostering diversity, equity, and inclusion in the workplace. We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.