Cloud Infrastructure Specialist

We are constructing cutting-edge, data-driven solutions that empower informed decision-making in the advertising and marketing technology sectors. Our platform utilizes advanced analytics, real-time data, and budgeting and pacing capabilities to deliver valuable insights and automated controls.

The infrastructure supporting our tools is built on robust cloud architecture and automated deployment pipelines. As a team of skilled technologists, we aim to create human-copiloted systems that enable creative groups to drive progress and innovation.

Kepler seeks an experienced Lead DevOps/Cloud Engineer to design, implement, and maintain our cloud infrastructure and deployment pipelines.

• Lead the development, implementation, maintenance, and ongoing evolution of our Kubernetes clusters across multiple environments.
• Design and maintain infrastructure as code using Terraform.
• Implement and maintain CI/CD pipelines for reliable, automated deployments.
• Deploy monitoring, logging, and alerting solutions for infrastructure and applications.
• Establish security best practices and compliance across cloud resources.
• Optimize cloud resource utilization for performance, reliability, and cost-efficiency.
• Design disaster recovery and high availability solutions for critical services.
• Collaborate with full-stack engineers and data engineers to support application deployment needs.
• Automate repetitive operational tasks and infrastructure management.
• Implement and maintain secrets management and access control systems.
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior DevOps engineers.
• Create comprehensive documentation for infrastructure, deployment processes, and operational procedures.
• Lead incident response for production infrastructure issues.

• 5+ years of experience in DevOps or Cloud Engineering, with at least 2 years in a leadership role, managing teams in both project work and career progression.
• Proficiency in top DevOps tools: AWS, Terraform, Docker.
• Understanding of networking concepts and their implementation in cloud environments.
• Strong expertise in Kubernetes administration, deployment, and troubleshooting.
• Experience implementing and managing CI/CD pipelines.
• Extensive experience with Terraform for infrastructure as code.
• Experience designing, implementing, or maintaining systems compliant with ISO 27001 and other security frameworks.
• Deep knowledge of AWS services (EKS, IAM, S3, RDS, EC2).
• Strong understanding of container technologies (Docker).
• Proficiency in scripting languages (Python, Bash) for automation.
• Knowledge of monitoring, logging, and observability solutions.
• Experience with security best practices and compliance requirements.
• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent communication skills in English for explaining complex infrastructure concepts, troubleshooting, documentation, and technical specifications.
• Demonstrated proficiency with preferred development environment (Mac or Linux) for infrastructure management and DevOps workflows.
• Ability to collaborate synchronously with team members during core hours while respecting work-life balance.

• Experience with GitOps methodologies and tools.
• Experience with authentication services like Auth0.
• Knowledge of database management and optimization in cloud environments.
• Familiarity with serverless architectures and technologies.
• Background in advertising technology or marketing analytics infrastructure.
• Knowledge of cost optimization strategies for cloud resources.
• AWS certifications (Solutions Architect, DevOps Professional).
• Familiarity with policy as code and security automation.
• Knowledge of first principles and strategic thinking skills.
• Background in implementing zero-trust security models.