Are you passionate about reliability, automation, and cloud infrastructure? Stack Builders could be the place for you We're an international software consultancy driven by innovation, collaboration, and a commitment to excellence.

We're seeking a Senior Cloud DevOps/SRE to help design and maintain secure, scalable, and high-performing systems for clients in the United States, the United Kingdom, and Australia. You'll tackle exciting technical challenges, promote best practices, and help ensure that complex systems run smoothly and reliably.

At Stack Builders, your growth, well-being, and curiosity are valued. Join a team recognized as a Great Place to Work, collaborate with talented professionals worldwide, and make an impact through exceptional engineering and thoughtful problem-solving.

IMPORTANT to be considered for this position:

1. Your application and CV must be in English.
2. By applying to the job, you confirm you have read and accept our Ecuador Privacy Notice (also available at the bottom of this job post). This is mandatory to be considered for our vacancy.
3. For this specific role, we will only consider candidates based in Ecuador who are authorized to work in the country.

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience in DevOps, SRE, or a similar infrastructure-focused engineering role.
• In Quito, availability for a hybrid schedule with one weekly office day. In other cities, availability to work fully remote and join us in Quito only 3–4 times a year for team gatherings.
• Advanced spoken and written English skills.
• Problem-solving skills, assertive communication, and a collaborative spirit.
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Mathematics, Information Systems, or a related field.
• Proven experience managing cloud environments (preferably AWS or GCP).
• Experience with Linux environments and scripting (Bash, Python, Go, etc.).
• Strong knowledge of CI/CD tools such as GitHub Actions, Jenkins, CircleCI, or GitLab CI.
• Experience with Infrastructure as Code tools (Terraform, Ansible, CloudFormation, or similar).
• Solid understanding of system security, networking concepts, and automation practices.
• Experience with containerization technologies (Docker, ECS, or other container-based solutions).

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and manage cloud infrastructure (AWS, GCP, Azure) to ensure scalability, reliability, and performance.
• Troubleshoot and resolve production issues, ensuring stability through well-defined short-, mid-, and long-term solutions.
• Hands-on experience performing minor database changes and troubleshooting database performance issues.
• ​​Extensive experience with DevOps, CI/CD, and GitOps automation practices.
• Promote and implement Infrastructure as Code (IaC) practices using tools such as Terraform, Ansible, CloudFormation, or Pulumi.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to establish and maintain robust monitoring, alerting, and logging systems.
• Implement and maintain security best practices, including secrets management, identity access control, and vulnerability scanning.
• Identify and address performance bottlenecks and production incidents to ensure system reliability and uptime.
• Advocate for automation, observability, and DevOps culture across client and internal projects.
• Continuously explore and recommend emerging technologies to enhance Stack Builders' and clients' operational excellence.

Benefits

• A certified Great Place to Work culture
• A flexible work modality: In Quito, enjoy a hybrid schedule with one weekly office day. In other cities, work fully remote and join us in Quito only 3–4 times a year for team gatherings.
• Exciting and impactful projects from different industries leveraging various tools and technologies.
• The opportunity to participate in company-sponsored conferences and technical talks.
• A strong learning culture with regular 1:1 sessions with your manager, book clubs, and training.
• Quarterly Employee Assessments Cycles to keep track of your career advancement and skill development.
• Top-tier private health and dental insurance.
• Mental health assistance bonus (subject to policy and after trial period).
• Three weeks of annual vacation, paid time off for sick days, and parental and family leave.
• Quarterly virtual and in-person team-building activities, birthday and holiday celebrations, and other special events.
• A Welcome Package on your first day with a Stack Builders laptop and additional equipment.
• All benefits established by Ecuadorian law.

More than our EEO statement, this is what makes us a Great Place to Work:

Stack Builders is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to creating a safe and inclusive work environment and don't tolerate discrimination or harassment during the hiring process or time of employment.

All team members and candidates are assessed and appreciated for their attitude, qualifications, and potential - regardless of race, religion, color, nationality, sexual orientation, gender expression or identity, age, disability, marital status, pregnancy, and other characteristics protected by law.

You can learn more about us by visiting our website or exploring our community content.

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