At Loka we use a modern tech stack to support meaningful projects across a huge range of industries. In the last year our teams have helped clients advance the world’s #1 AI reading tutor, eliminate $1B in food waste and develop novel drugs for fighting cancer, all while enjoying every other Friday off. Join us, feed your need to grow and ship projects you believe in with a team you’re proud to be a part of.
About the role
We’re seeking a DevOps Lead to deploy, secure and maintain robust applications in production environments, mainly AWS. The ideal candidate will not only apply their technical brilliance but also take a leadership role in contributing positively to Loka’s unique culture.
What You’ll Do
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Build and design cloud infrastructure (mainly AWS), leading projects from architecture through to implementation.
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Lead high-complexity projects with high-priority clients, independently resolve critical technical issues and introduce innovative solutions that ensure long-term maintainability.
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Shape technical strategies, anticipate future trends, align initiatives with key business outcomes and drive execution across teams.
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May be brought into existing projects to resolve technical challenges or manage difficult client situations.
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Recruit, onboard and develop talent - nurturing individual strengths, supporting career growth and creating the next generation of leaders.
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Establish psychological safety, proactively monitor team engagement and independently mediate conflicts.
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Lead regular one-on-ones, drive structured performance reviews and implement improvement plans where needed, including managing complex performance cases independently.
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Proactively mentor senior engineers and manage teams, establishing best practices.
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Assess change implementation options, evaluate benefits and risks, and recommend the most appropriate approach with minimal oversight.
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Track key KPIs and align team workflows with broader strategic objectives.
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Effectively lead high-pressure client engagements and ensure smooth cross-functional collaboration.
What You’ll Bring
Experience & Technical Skills
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5+ years of DevOps experience, including 3+ years leading a team.
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Hands-on experience with serverless compute, scripting, AWS, Docker and Kubernetes.
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Strong command of GitOps, CI/CD tooling and infrastructure-as-code (AWS CDK / Terraform / CDKTF).
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NodeJS, TypeScript, Python and database administration are a plus.
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Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or a related field.
Leadership & Soft Skills
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A track record of building high-performing, inclusive teams and developing talent at all levels.
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Confidence managing budgets, KPIs and cross-functional stakeholder relationships.
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Strong client interaction skills and the ability to lead high-pressure engagements calmly and effectively.
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Autonomy, adaptability and a consistently positive presence on the teams you lead.
Additional Requirements
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Excellent English - we work entirely in English for meetings, client calls and business communications.
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CV written in English.
Personality Profile
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Curious: Ambition to learn and grow into different industries with a modern tech stack.
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Autonomous and positive: We’re a fully remote, globally distributed team.
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Team player: Enjoy a collaborative approach.
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Adaptable: Operate with a startup mindset and move at a startup pace.
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Empathetic: Lead with compassion.
Benefits
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Every other Friday off (26 extra days off a year)
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Remote-first culture
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Explore and Relocation programs (three months work abroad or full international relo)
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Paid sick days and local holidays
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Business English classes program
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Continuous Learning Support
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Fitness and/or Mental Health Subscriptions
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Access to LokaLabs™, our internal research and development program
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Defined career path
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