DevOps

Cloud Excellence Meets the Complexity of Modern Workforce Solutions
Critical workforce operations deserve technology that performs without compromise. Excel in DevOps, strengthening cloud infrastructure, accelerating secure deployments, and ensuring reliable HR platforms for US businesses. Through Emapta Colombia, contribute to global business continuity, collaborate with international specialists, and establish a lasting career with exceptional opportunities designed for top 1% talent.
Your Career at a Glance
Employment Type: Indefinite Term Contract
Shift: Day Shift | 8:00 AM-5:00 PM (Colombia Time) | Weekends Off
Work Setup: Work From Home/Remote
Exciting Perks Await!
5-day work week
Weekends off
Work-from-home arrangement
20 vacation days in total
Prepaid medicine
Fully customized Emapta laptop and peripherals
Direct exposure to global clients
Career growth opportunities
Diverse, inclusive, and supportive work environment where every individual is respected, valued, and empowered to succeed
Prime office locations in Bogotá and Medellín
Unlimited upskilling through Emapta Academy courses (Want to know more? Visit https://emapta.com/training-calendar/)
The Qualifications We Seek
Education
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or an equivalent qualification.
Skills & Experience
3 to 5 years of experience in software engineering, DevOps, or a related technical role, or an equivalent combination of education and professional experience.
Strong understanding of Ruby on Rails application architecture and deployment best practices.
Hands-on experience with platform-as-a-service (PaaS) providers, particularly Heroku and Railway, and AWS cloud infrastructure.
Proficiency in GitHub Actions or similar continuous integration and continuous delivery (CI/CD) tools.
Experience with automated testing frameworks, particularly Playwright or comparable tools.
Strong knowledge of PostgreSQL database management and performance optimization.
Understanding of microservices architecture and inter-service communication patterns.
Experience with application performance monitoring, optimization, and diagnostic tools, including Datadog, New Relic, CloudWatch, or Papertrail.
Familiarity with extract, transform, and load (ETL) processes and data pipeline development.
Strong troubleshooting and debugging skills in production environments.
Preferred Qualifications
Knowledge of Kubernetes and Docker for containerization and microservices orchestration.
Ability to read and interpret Ruby code to diagnose application-level issues.
Physical Requirements
Sitting: Often
Standing/Walking: Occasionally
Climbing or Balancing: Occasionally
Stooping, Kneeling, or Crawling: Seldom
Talking/Hearing/Speaking: Constantly
Seeing/Reading: Constantly
Reading/Writing/Typing: Often
Work Environment
Indoor office setting.
Your Daily Tasks
Essential Duties
Manage deployment pipelines to ensure smooth, reliable application releases across multiple environments.
Maintain and update application packages and dependencies to ensure the security and stability of Ruby on Rails applications.
Oversee server infrastructure across Heroku, Railway, AWS, and Render.
Implement and maintain GitHub Actions workflows to automate continuous integration and continuous delivery (CI/CD) processes.
Develop and maintain automated Playwright test frameworks within deployment pipelines.
Monitor application performance and identify opportunities to optimize database queries, resolve N+1 query issues, and improve API integrations.
Implement and maintain comprehensive server logs and application performance monitoring solutions.
Design and execute extract, transform, and load (ETL) processes to support business operations and data analytics.
Diagnose and resolve production issues to maintain application availability and uptime.
Collaborate with development teams to align application architecture with deployment requirements.
Optimize microservices architecture to ensure reliable service communication and orchestration.
Implement performance improvements based on application metrics and system performance data.
Conduct regular security updates and manage patches for application dependencies.
Perform database maintenance, including backups, migrations, and performance optimization.
Implement and maintain application health checks and uptime monitoring systems.
Other Duties
Perform additional duties and responsibilities as assigned.
Performance Factors
Communication: Promote open communication, establish consensus with colleagues and clients, exercise tact and discretion with sensitive information, listen actively, and communicate solutions clearly and effectively.
Trust and Respect: Demonstrate empathy, integrity, and professionalism; respect diverse perspectives; and foster trust and supportive relationships with colleagues and clients.
Problem Solving: Identify technical and operational challenges, evaluate strategic solutions, anticipate potential risks, resolve issues efficiently, and seek assistance when necessary.
Accountability: Assume responsibility for decisions and outcomes, fulfill commitments, maintain confidentiality and integrity, acknowledge mistakes, and apply lessons learned.
Client Focus: Understand and address internal and external client needs, establish strong professional relationships, and consistently meet or exceed service expectations.
About the Client
Our client is a US-based, certified Professional Employer Organization (PEO) delivering comprehensive human resources solutions across all 50 states. They specialize in payroll administration, employee benefits, regulatory compliance, recruitment, and workforce management. Combining personalized HR expertise with integrated human capital management technology, they help small and mid-sized businesses simplify complex processes and enhance employee experiences. Their scalable HR software and dedicated professional support enable organizations to streamline operations, reduce administrative burdens, strengthen workforce productivity, and achieve sustainable business growth.
Join the Top 1% Talent. A Better Career. A Better Life.
The world doesn't move forward because everyone is the same. It moves forward because people bring different perspectives, strengths, and ways of thinking. If you've been waiting for a workplace that sees your potential before anything else, this is your moment.
At Emapta Colombia, we believe great careers begin when people are recognized for what they can do-not defined by what others expect. That's why we're creating more opportunities for exceptional talent to thrive in an inclusive workplace where your skills are valued, your ambitions are supported, and your contributions make a lasting impact.
Since 2010, Emapta has helped transform global outsourcing through personalized solutions and seamless collaboration. Today, we're proud to support more than 1,200 clients worldwide with a community of over 13,000 talented professionals-all united by one belief: exceptional talent can come from anywhere.
Apply today and let your talent take the lead. The future of work needs people like you.
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