DevOps Engineer

Paymentology

About The Position

Unstoppable starts with people. The future of payments is being built today, and at Paymentology, we are looking for people who want to help shape it. We power card issuing for leading banks, fintechs and digital brands across the globe, and as we continue to grow, we are looking for curious, ambitious people who thrive on solving complex challenges, embrace innovation and want to make a tangible impact at global scale.

Requirements

7+ years of hands-on experience in DevOps, SRE, or infrastructure engineering roles.
Strong proficiency in scripting and automation using Bash and Python.
Practical experience with AWS cloud services (e.g., EC2, S3, IAM, RDS, VPC, EKS, MSK).
Solid experience with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools, particularly Terraform.
Hands-on experience deploying, managing, and troubleshooting Kubernetes (K8s) clusters and workloads.
Hands-on experience deploying, managing, and troubleshooting Amazon MSK and/or Apache Kafka clusters, including brokers, topics, partitions, consumer groups, replication, security configuration, monitoring, and performance issues.
Ability to effectively use AI-assisted tools for routine engineering tasks, implementation support, technical planning, troubleshooting, and the creation of clear instructions, prompts, and reusable skills/workflows.
Strong understanding of CI/CD pipelines and modern DevOps practices.
Proficiency with Git and version control best practices in collaborative environments.
Comfortable working in Linux/Unix environments; familiarity with Windows systems is a plus.
Basic understanding of programming concepts (e.g., Java or similar languages).
Understanding Agile development methodologies and team workflows.
Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting abilities in distributed systems.
High attention to detail with solid organizational skills.
Continuous learning mindset with a focus on improving systems, automation, and processes.
Effective collaboration within distributed and cross-functional teams.
Clear written and verbal communication skills in English.

Responsibilities

Design, implement, and maintain infrastructure as code (IaC) to automate the deployment and management of infrastructure components.
Maintain and optimize cloud infrastructure to ensure high availability, scalability, and performance.
Manage version-controlled infrastructure configurations and ensure consistency across development, staging, and production environments.
Troubleshoot issues across the full technology stack including hardware, software, applications, and networking.
Perform system administration tasks such as server setup, configuration, and maintenance.
Implement and manage containerization and orchestration platforms such as Docker and Kubernetes.
Implement and manage event streaming platforms such as Amazon MSK and/or Apache Kafka, including cluster configuration, topic and partition management, broker operations, access control, monitoring, scaling, and reliability engineering.
Apply AI-assisted tools to streamline routine engineering tasks, support technical planning and implementation, accelerate troubleshooting, and create clear instructions, prompts, and reusable skills/workflows that improve team productivity.
Design, implement, and maintain CI/CD pipelines that automate build, test, and deployment processes.
Enable seamless integration and delivery of code from development environments through to production.
Monitor and optimize CI/CD pipelines to remove bottlenecks and improve deployment efficiency.
Integrate version control systems with automation tools to enable continuous testing and deployment.
Develop scripts and automation tools to reduce manual tasks and increase operational efficiency.
Implement automated testing and deployment practices to ensure reliability and consistency.
Continuously identify repetitive processes and automate them to minimize human error.
Implement monitoring and observability tools to ensure system reliability and performance.
Respond to incidents and service disruptions while minimizing downtime and business impact.
Troubleshoot, diagnose, and resolve production incidents and outages efficiently.
Work closely with development, QA, and operations teams to support a smooth and efficient development lifecycle.
Promote a culture of collaboration, continuous improvement, and shared ownership of system reliability.
Implement security best practices throughout CI/CD pipelines and infrastructure management.
Ensure systems and processes comply with relevant industry standards and security requirements.