Aurora Payments is seeking a seasoned Senior DevOps Engineer to lead infrastructure initiatives, optimize CI/CD pipelines, and ensure robust, scalable systems for our payment processing platform. This remote contract role offers the chance to innovate in a fast-paced fintech environment.

Aurora Payments is a leading fintech company revolutionizing secure and efficient payment solutions for businesses worldwide. As a Senior DevOps Engineer, you will play a pivotal role in enhancing our cloud-based infrastructure, automating deployments, and ensuring high availability for our payment gateway services. This position involves designing resilient systems that handle high transaction volumes while maintaining compliance with industry standards like PCI DSS.

Key responsibilities include architecting scalable infrastructures using modern cloud services, implementing automated testing and deployment workflows, and troubleshooting complex production issues. You will collaborate closely with software engineers, security teams, and product managers to align DevOps practices with business objectives. Opportunities abound to mentor junior team members and contribute to strategic initiatives that drive operational excellence.

If you thrive in dynamic settings and have a passion for optimizing performance and reliability, join us in shaping the future of digital payments.

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field, or equivalent experience
• 5+ years of experience in DevOps engineering, with a focus on cloud infrastructure (AWS, Azure, or GCP)
• Proficiency in infrastructure as code tools like Terraform, Ansible, or CloudFormation
• Strong knowledge of containerization (Docker, Kubernetes) and orchestration
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines using Jenkins, GitLab CI, or similar
• Expertise in monitoring and logging tools such as Prometheus, ELK Stack, or Datadog
• Familiarity with security best practices (IAM, secrets management, compliance)
• Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to work in agile teams
• Strong communication skills for collaborating with development and operations teams

• Competitive monthly salary with performance incentives
• Fully remote work arrangement for flexibility and work-life balance
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance coverage
• Generous paid time off and flexible scheduling
• Professional development opportunities, including certifications and conferences
• Access to cutting-edge tools and technologies in a collaborative environment
• Company-sponsored retirement plan contributions