DevOps Engineer Backend
At a glance
Mid-level DevOps & Release role at Air Apps. San Francisco · full-time · $109,000–$194,000 base.
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What you'll do
- Build and maintain pipelines that automate software builds, testing and releases
- Run cloud infrastructure on AWS, Azure or GCP, improving reliability and keeping resource use efficient
- Use infrastructure-as-code tools to provision systems, manage configuration and automate maintenance
- Deploy container-based applications, track system health and resolve infrastructure problems with development teams
- Put security controls in place for identity, logs and vulnerability management
What you bring
- Around three or more years in DevOps, site reliability engineering or cloud engineering
- Practical skill with CI/CD, cloud services and serverless computing
- Experience building infrastructure as code and operating Docker or Kubernetes environments
- Knowledge of Linux, networking and security, plus scripting ability in Bash, Python or Go
Who this fits
This mid-level role suits someone who can combine cloud operations, automation and infrastructure troubleshooting with development teams. The position is onsite in San Francisco.
From the employer
About Air Apps
At Air Apps, we believe in thinking bigger—and moving faster. We’re a family-founded company on a mission to create the world’s first AI-powered Personal & Entrepreneurial Resource Planner (PRP), and we need your passion and ambition to help us change how people plan, work, and live. Born in Lisbon, Portugal, in 2018—and now with offices in both Lisbon and San Francisco—we’ve remained self-funded while reaching over 100 million downloads worldwide.
Our long-term focus drives us to challenge the status quo every day, pushing the boundaries of AI-driven solutions that truly make a difference. Here, you’ll be a creative force, shaping products that empower people across the globe.
Join us on this journey to redefine resource management—and change lives along the way.
Responsibilities
Design, implement, and maintain CI/CD pipelines to automate build, test, and deployment processes.
Manage and optimize cloud infrastructure on AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud Platform (GCP).
Implement Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using tools like Terraform, CloudFormation, or Pulumi.
Deploy and manage containerized applications using Docker and Kubernetes.
Monitor system performance, identify bottlenecks, and improve infrastructure reliability.
Establish and enforce security best practices, including identity management, logging, and vulnerability management.
Work with development teams to improve deployment efficiency and troubleshoot infrastructure issues.
Optimize cloud resource utilization to ensure cost-effectiveness and scalability.
Automate infrastructure provisioning, configuration management, and system maintenance.
Stay up-to-date with emerging DevOps technologies, tools, and best practices.
Requirements
Around 3+ years of experience in DevOps, Site Reliability Engineering (SRE), or Cloud Engineering.
Strong expertise in CI/CD tools (Jenkins, GitHub Actions, GitLab CI, CircleCI, ArgoCD).
Experience with cloud services (AWS, Azure, or GCP) and serverless computing.
Proficiency in Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools like Terraform, CloudFormation, or Pulumi.
Hands-on experience with containerization and orchestration (Docker, Kubernetes, Helm).
Strong knowledge of Linux-based systems, networking, and security best practices.
Scripting skills in Bash, Python, or Go for automation.
Experience with monitoring and logging tools (Prometheus, Grafana, ELK, Datadog).
Understanding of cloud cost optimization, scalability, and high-availability architectures.
Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work in an agile, fast-paced environment.
What benefits are we offering?
Apple hardware ecosystem for work.
Annual Bonus.
Medical Insurance (including vision & dental).
Disability insurance - short and long-term.
401k up to 4% contribution.
Air Conference – an opportunity to meet the team, collaborate, and grow together.
Transportation budget
Free meals at the hub
Gym membership
Diversity & Inclusion
At Air Apps, we are committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and equitable workplace. We enthusiastically welcome applicants from all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. We celebrate diversity in all its forms and believe that varied voices and experiences make us stronger.
Application Disclaimer
At Air Apps, we value transparency and integrity in our hiring process. Applicants must submit their own work without any AI-generated assistance. Any use of AI in application materials, assessments, or interviews will result in disqualification.
Important Notice
Air Apps does not partner with nor is represented by any recruiting agencies, staffing firms, or third-party recruiters in connection with our hiring efforts. All legitimate communication regarding Air Apps opportunities will come exclusively from an official @airapps.com email address. Additionally, all open positions are published only through our official careers platform, Ashby.
If you are contacted by anyone claiming to represent Air Apps from a different email domain, through a recruiting agency, or via a job posting source other than Ashby, please exercise caution. We do not accept unsolicited candidate submissions from agencies, and any such submissions will not be considered.
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