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Middle DevOps Engineer (Kubernetes)

nixPortugal
On-site Full-time

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Experience Level

Mid to Senior

Qualifications

Required Skills:Bachelor's degree in a technical or engineering discipline, or equivalent hands-on experience. A minimum of 5 years in a DevOps, SRE, or Infrastructure Engineering capacity. Proficient with Kubernetes (EKS, GKE, or self-managed environments). Thorough understanding of core AWS services (EC2, S3, IAM, RDS, etc.). Familiarity with containerization technologies, including Docker and Kubernetes. Strong grasp of networking concepts (VPCs, subnets, routing, firewalls, DNS). Experienced with infrastructure-as-code tools (Terraform, Pulumi, or CloudFormation). Comfortable using monitoring tools (Prometheus, Grafana, CloudWatch, etc.). Proficient in scripting or programming languages (Python, Bash, or Go). Strong knowledge of system security and best practices. Preferred Skills:Experience with SSO protocols such as SAML, OAuth2, and OpenID Connect. Proven experience managing and tuning PostgreSQL in production. Familiarity with log aggregation tools (ELK, Loki, or Fluent Bit). Experience using CI/CD tools like GitHub Actions, Jenkins, or CircleCI.

About the job

nix is looking for a Middle DevOps Engineer (Kubernetes) to join the team in Portugal. This position focuses on building and maintaining scalable, secure infrastructure to support the company’s platform and development efforts.

What you will do

  • Design, implement, and manage infrastructure using Kubernetes and AWS.
  • Improve CI/CD pipelines to streamline build and deployment workflows.
  • Monitor system performance and resolve availability or reliability issues as they arise.
  • Administer relational databases, particularly PostgreSQL.
  • Develop and maintain secure authentication systems using SSO protocols such as SAML, OIDC, and OAuth2.
  • Advance infrastructure as code with tools like Terraform and Ansible.
  • Apply security best practices throughout infrastructure operations.
  • Work closely with development, QA, and product management teams.
  • Lead automation projects to reduce manual work and improve productivity.

Requirements

  • Experience with Kubernetes and AWS infrastructure.
  • Knowledge of CI/CD pipeline optimization.
  • Familiarity with monitoring and troubleshooting infrastructure performance.
  • Skills in managing PostgreSQL or similar relational databases.
  • Understanding of SSO protocols (SAML, OIDC, OAuth2).
  • Experience with infrastructure as code tools such as Terraform and Ansible.
  • Commitment to security best practices.
  • Ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams.
  • Interest in driving automation and process improvement.

About nix

nix is at the forefront of technological innovation, dedicated to delivering cutting-edge solutions that empower our clients. Our collaborative and creative work environment fosters growth and encourages forward-thinking approaches.

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