Lead DevOps Engineer

Lead DevOps Engineer Join to apply for the Lead DevOps Engineer role at Search Atlas. Fully Remote Timezone: GMT+1 or EST/CST Please upload your resume in English Hi, we’re Search Atlas We’re a rapidly growing SEO software company and full‑service digital agency that helps websites improve their Google performance. From Fortune 500 companies to Silicon Valley startups, our clients trust us to drive results. We’re hiring a Lead DevOps Engineer to drive the architecture and operational excellence of our GCP‑native infrastructure. This role leads a team of 4 engineers and is critical to scaling our systems with high reliability, security, and observability. You'll own the CI/CD lifecycle, manage Kubernetes at scale, and champion observability through Open Telemetry and tools like Grafana, Datadog, and Sentry. We're looking for someone hands‑on, collaborative, and passionate about automation, GitOps, and building high‑performing infrastructure in a modern SaaS environment. Responsibilities Lead a team of 4 DevOps engineers, setting priorities and mentoring team members Define and maintain best practices for cloud‑native infrastructure Build and manage GitLab CI/CD pipelines with ArgoCD using GitOps workflows Administer and scale GKE clusters for secure, cost‑efficient, and high‑availability microservices Manage GCP infrastructure with Terraform (Infrastructure as Code) Implement observability with OpenTelemetry, Grafana, Datadog, and Sentry Oversee PostgreSQL, Elasticsearch, and ClickHouse database performance and reliability Develop and execute disaster recovery and incident response strategies Collaborate with backend, frontend, and QA teams to improve deployment reliability Lead incident management, escalation, and post‑incident reviews Requirements 5+ years of DevOps or SRE experience, including 3+ years in a leadership capacity Expert in Kubernetes (GKE) and GitOps workflows with ArgoCD Deep experience in GCP infrastructure and Terraform‑based IaC Hands‑on experience with OpenTelemetry for distributed tracing and system instrumentation Strong expertise in Grafana, Datadog, and Sentry Operational experience with PostgreSQL, Elasticsearch, and ClickHouse in production environments Strong debugging, incident management, and communication skills Proven track record of leading DevOps initiatives in fast‑paced environments Nice to Have Helm, Kustomize, and OPA/Gatekeeper experience Cloud cost optimization experience on GCP Familiarity with secret management solutions Experience with blue‑green or canary deployments Salary & Benefits $6,000–$7,000 USD per month, depending on your location and skills/experience 15 days paid time off + Christmas Day + New Year’s Day paid off Our Recruitment Process Step 1: Initial screening call with our recruitment team Step 2: Assessment to showcase your skills (if applicable) Step 3: Final interview with our Hiring Manager Step 4: Offer extended Life at Search Atlas Group: We are committed to fostering a healthy work‑life balance, innovation, and a collaborative, inclusive culture—no matter where you work. We host monthly virtual game days and events, and our team enjoys the flexibility of contributing to charity initiatives of their choice. We believe in supporting both personal growth and professional success, ensuring that remote work doesn’t mean disconnected work. Core Values Collaborative & Engaged: We’re a tight‑knit team that supports each other and shares knowledge. Excellence Driven: We aim for the highest standards, always raising the bar. Self‑Starter Mentality: We take initiative and problem‑solve independently. Innovative: We embrace change, experiment, and think outside the box. Student Mentality: We learn from our mistakes and constantly evolve. Why Join Us? We’re proud of the recognition we’ve received for our growth and commitment to creating a positive, inclusive work environment. Here are just a few of the accolades that highlight our success and culture. Nevada’s Top Workplaces – #1 Small Business, Best New Ideas Best Start‑Up Agency (U.S. Search Awards) Top B2B Companies (Clutch) Inc’s On The Rise and Best Places To Work (Inc. Magazine) Great Place to Work Certified (Great Place to Work) #J-18808-Ljbffr