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1149 – Senior DevOps Engineer

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LATAM
Salary
USD 5k–6k / mo
Employment
Contract
Experience
Senior
Published
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5 Nov 2026
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AI Summary

The role, at a glance.

This is a senior, client-facing DevOps consulting role supporting production Java backend environments. The engineer will architect resilient cloud infrastructure, operate Kubernetes and Docker platforms, build CI/CD pipelines, and implement observability, security-as-code, and disaster-recovery practices. Success requires deep experience with a major cloud provider, Java/Spring Boot workloads, and event-streaming technologies such as Kafka. The role also requires strong written documentation and the ability to lead technical conversations across concurrent client engagements.

Role DNA

A quick view of the complexity, pace, ownership and collaboration implied by the job description.

Job Complexity

5/5
EasyHard

Pace & Pressure

4/5
RelaxedFast-paced

Autonomy Level

5/5
GuidedFull ownership

Communication Load

5/5
IndependentCollaborative
AI insightThe role requires 7+ years of hands-on DevOps, SRE, or platform-engineering experience plus broad production expertise across cloud, Kubernetes, CI/CD, security, observability, Java, and Kafka. Concurrent client delivery and technical leadership materially increase the complexity and expected independence.

Salary analysis

Estimated compensation compared with the broader US market for similar roles.

Estimated job medianBelow market
$5,500
US market range$140k–$190k
AI insightThe disclosed offer is USD 5,000-6,000 per month, with a monthly midpoint of USD 5,500 (USD 66,000 annualized). For comparison, the estimated US market range for a senior DevOps engineer with cloud-native, Kubernetes, Java, Kafka, and client-facing consulting experience is approximately USD 140,000-190,000 annually; this market range is an estimate and is not part of the employer's offer.

Core skills

Skills and capabilities most closely associated with this opportunity.

Sample interview questions
How would you design a highly available Kubernetes-based platform for Spring Boot services?

I would begin with multi-zone cluster design, separate node pools, autoscaling, health probes, and resource limits. I would deploy services through declarative manifests or Helm, use ingress and load balancing with redundancy, externalize configuration and secrets, and establish backup, failover, and tested disaster-recovery procedures.

Describe how you would build a secure CI/CD pipeline for a Java application.

I would include automated build, unit and integration testing, dependency and container image scanning, code-quality checks, artifact versioning, and policy gates before deployment. Credentials would be managed through a secrets platform with least-privilege access, while deployments would use auditable infrastructure-as-code and progressive rollout strategies such as canary or blue-green releases.

What observability signals would you prioritize for a production Spring Boot and Kafka environment?

I would collect application metrics such as latency, error rate, throughput, JVM memory, garbage collection, and thread-pool saturation, alongside structured logs and distributed traces. For Kafka, I would monitor consumer lag, partition health, broker performance, replication status, and message-processing failures, then define actionable alerts tied to service-level objectives.

How do you approach an infrastructure migration for a client with limited operational documentation?

I first perform discovery to inventory applications, dependencies, data flows, access controls, current risks, and recovery requirements. I then produce an architecture baseline, phased migration roadmap, rollback plan, validation criteria, and operational runbooks, keeping client stakeholders involved through regular technical reviews.

How would you handle competing priorities across multiple client engagements?

I would clarify business impact, delivery commitments, risks, and dependencies with each stakeholder, then maintain a transparent prioritized backlog. I would communicate tradeoffs early, document decisions, automate repeatable work where possible, and escalate capacity or timeline risks before they affect delivery.

This analysis is generated from the job description. Salary estimates, role characteristics and sample answers are guidance, not employer-provided facts.
Opportunity details

About this role.

We Make Remote Work Remarkable • TopTalent from LatAm

Hello! We are GoFasti, a Talent-as-a-Service. GoFasti bridges the gap between world-class developers and designers from LatAm and first-class companies around the globe.

We need an English-fluent Senior DevOps Engineer, based in Latin America, available to work remotely.

We are looking for someone with exceptional communication and relationship-building skills, who embraces changes while maintaining strong attention to detail. An interested and proactive person, who’s constantly learning and improving their skills.

Are you the one we are looking for?

Responsibilities:

  • Architect resilient, cloud-native infrastructure solutions aligned with industry best practices and client business objectives.

  • Produce comprehensive technical documentation, including architecture diagrams, migration roadmaps, and operational runbooks.

  • Lead technical discussions during client engagements, translating requirements into actionable roadmaps.

  • Design, deploy, and manage production-grade cloud environments hosting high-performance Java backend services.

  • Standardize containerization and orchestration strategies using Docker and Kubernetes.

  • Build and maintain robust CI/CD pipelines for continuous integration and delivery.

  • Implement advanced observability strategies to analyze system performance and optimize Java applications.

  • Develop and enforce “Security as Code” practices, integrating automated identity management and compliance into CI/CD.

  • Ensure infrastructure designs adhere to industry standards and compliance frameworks.

  • Implement high-availability configurations, automated failover, and disaster recovery strategies.

Requirements:

  • 7+ years of hands-on experience in DevOps, SRE, or Platform Engineering roles within professional or consulting environments.

  • Proven ability to manage and deliver infrastructure solutions across multiple, concurrent client engagements.

  • Deep understanding of the Java ecosystem (Java 8, 11, 17, or 21) with specific expertise in running Spring Boot and Spring Cloud applications at scale.

  • Production-level experience with event-streaming platforms (Apache Kafka, Confluent, or AWS MSK) and their integration into cloud environments.

  • Expertise in Kubernetes/Docker orchestration and cloud-native infrastructure management.

  • Demonstrated proficiency in at least one major cloud platform (AWS, Microsoft Azure, or Google Cloud Platform).

It’s a plus:

  • Strong preference for candidates with prior consulting, professional services, or direct client-facing delivery experience.

Compensation:

  • The salary range offered for this position varies from (USD) $5,000 – $6,000 per month, depending on seniority and skillset.

  • This position is for a full time contract, through a payroll platform.

  • The talent will work remotely allocated at our client.

Here are the steps for this process:

Application review/approval > Screening interview with GoFasti’s team > We build and send your profile to our client > Profile review/approval by client > Interview with the client > Hiring and onboarding.

Once you apply for the job, our team will review your resume. If it meets the requirements, we will contact you and move forward in the process.

Note for Candidates Approached Directly:
If you were contacted directly by a member of our team and are interested in this opportunity, please do not apply through this link. Instead, reach out to the person who contacted you to coordinate a meeting.

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