DevOps Engineer

Metal Toad

. Analyze customer requirements for software components, system availability, security, and performance .

Posted 9/17/2026contractRemote • BrazilMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in designing, implementing, and maintaining cloud hosting systems, with a strong focus on Amazon Web Services (AWS) and system performance optimization. Proficient in scripting, system administration, and troubleshooting, while maintaining a customer-oriented approach and effective communication skills.

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Amazon Web Services (AWS)Linux Systems AdministrationBash Shell ScriptingTCP/IP NetworkingLoad Balancers

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Hard Skills

Cloud Hosting DesignSystem Performance TuningAutomation and Configuration ManagementDisaster Recovery ProceduresCapacity PlanningNetwork DesignTroubleshootingLoad and Stress TestingMonitoring ToolsDocumentation

Soft Skills

Problem-SolvingCustomer-OrientedGood Communication SkillsWillingness to Work in Agile Environment

Tools & Technologies

Web AcceleratorsReverse ProxiesContent Delivery Networks (CDNs)Monitoring Tools

Certifications & Qualifications

AWS Certifications

Industry Keywords

Cloud ComputingSystem IntegritySecurity ControlsPerformance AnalysisTechnical Documentation

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AWSCloudLinuxPythonTCP/IP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Analyze customer requirements for software components, system availability, security, and performance
Design and document complete cloud hosting systems, including capacity planning, instance type selection and allocation, and network design
Estimate costs of recommended system designs
Build systems through installation, configuration, and testing of cloud resources
Use automation and configuration management to ensure repeatability and traceability of changes
Troubleshoot system hardware, software, networks, and operating systems
Protect system integrity and security using controls and monitoring tools
Provide written evaluations and recommendations for ongoing improvement
Maintain system performance through monitoring, analysis, performance tuning, and future-growth planning
Design and run load and stress tests
Document test outcomes, debug infrastructure issues, and escalate application problems to the development team
Maintain internal systems and customer deployment documentation
Partner with project managers, technical consultants, software architects, and developers to validate infrastructure deliverables and document technical hand-offs
Respond to support tickets and incidents according to SLA commitments
Define best practices, operational policies, and procedures
Establish, document, and test disaster recovery procedures
Update job knowledge through educational opportunities, professional publications, personal networks, and professional organizations

Requirements

What you’ll need

Residing in Brazil
No visa sponsorship available
Resume in English as a PDF
Advanced to fluent English communication skills
4+ years of experience with Amazon Web Services (AWS)
Additional experience with other cloud providers is a bonus
Experience with Linux and/or Windows systems administration; at least one required
Scripting: bash shell and Python preferred; PowerShell acceptable
Knowledge of TCP/IP networking and HTTP protocols
Experience with web accelerators, load balancers, reverse proxies, and CDNs
Ability to read and agree to the Corporate Values Statement
Belief in the company's mission to help people
Problem-solving ability and willingness to work in an agile/fast-paced environment
Customer-oriented with good communication skills
Willingness to participate in a 24/7 on-call rotation
AWS Certifications or willingness to get certified is nice to have
Interest in Generative AI technologies is nice to have

Benefits

Comp & perks

Fully remote company with the ability to work from home
24/7 on-call rotation with approximately one shift per month compensated
AWS Certifications or willingness to get certified
Educational opportunities and participation in professional organizations
Compensation in Brazilian Reais according to local currency