Senior DevOps/Systems Engineer (On-prem & AWS) – Tucows Domains
About the role
We are seeking a Senior DevOps/Systems Engineer to design, implement, and operate scalable on-premises and AWS infrastructure for Tucows Domains. This remote-friendly role requires strong Linux, cloud, and automation skills, and the ability to work with cross-functional teams to ensure reliability, security, and performance.
Responsibilities
- Design, deploy, and manage on-premises infrastructure and AWS environments.
- Build and maintain CI/CD pipelines, configuration management, and IaC tooling (Terraform, Ansible, etc.).
- Monitor systems, respond to incidents, perform root cause analyses, and implement durable fixes.
- Collaborate with Platform/SRE teams, developers, and security to improve reliability and security postures.
- Develop automation for provisioning, deployment, and scaling; optimize costs and performance.
- Mentor junior engineers and contribute to best practices and documentation.
Requirements
- 5+ years of DevOps, SRE, or Systems Engineering experience.
- Strong Linux administration and scripting skills (Bash, Python).
- Experience with AWS and on-prem infrastructure; hybrid cloud experience a plus.
- Proficiency with Terraform/CloudFormation, Ansible or similar config management tools.
- Experience with containers (Docker) and orchestration (Kubernetes).
- CI/CD experience (Jenkins, GitLab CI, CircleCI, etc.).
- Monitoring and incident response experience (Prometheus, Grafana, CloudWatch).
- Networking fundamentals, security best practices, and incident management skills.
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or equivalent work experience.
Nice to have
- Certifications (AWS, Linux) and knowledge of security compliance frameworks.
- Familiarity with Windows Server environments and hybrid scenarios.
Benefits
- Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits.
- Flexible, remote-friendly work arrangement.
- Health/dental/vision coverage and retirement savings options.
- Generous time off and professional development opportunities.
About Tucows Domains
Tucows Domains provides domain name and DNS services globally; you will join a collaborative, high-performance team focused on reliability and customer experience.
Location
Remote from Canada.