DevOps Engineer (Python) - remote job

Toptal is hiring a DevOps Engineer (Python). The role sits in IT and programming and is fully remote. The company places no restriction on where the candidate lives, so you can apply from anywhere.

The main tools named in the advert are: Python, AWS, Kubernetes, Docker. Your CV should show concrete examples of exactly these skills.

The employer did not publish a figure; that is settled at interview. The advert sets no condition on working hours.

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Headquarters: Remote

URL: https://www.toptal.com/

About the Role

We're looking for a DevOps Engineer to design, build, and maintain secure, scalable cloud environments for a growing organization expanding its cloud capabilities. You'll take ownership of infrastructure-as-code practices, deployment automation, and environment stability across development, staging, and production - working closely with engineering teams to keep everything running smoothly, securely, and cost-effectively.

 

This is a hands-on opportunity to shape core cloud infrastructure with direct, visible impact on engineering velocity and platform reliability.

What You'll Do

* Design, build, and maintain scalable cloud infrastructure using Terraform and AWS

* Automate deployment processes and optimize existing CI/CD pipelines

* Collaborate with development teams to provision, configure, and troubleshoot development, staging, and production environments

* Monitor infrastructure performance, manage access and security policies, and implement cloud cost optimization best practices

What You Bring

* Strong hands-on experience with AWS core services, including EC2, S3, VPC, IAM, RDS, and EKS/ECS

* Deep expertise in Infrastructure as Code using Terraform

* Proficiency with CI/CD tools such as GitHub Actions, GitLab CI, or Jenkins

* Solid experience with containerization technologies, including Docker and Kubernetes

* Familiarity with scripting languages such as Bash or Python for operational automation

* Understanding of networking, security best practices, and monitoring tools such as Datadog, Prometheus, or Grafana

Nice to Have

* Experience supporting multiple engineering teams across parallel environments

* Background in cost optimization or FinOps practices for cloud infrastructure

* Exposure to compliance or security frameworks relevant to cloud environments (e.g., SOC 2, HIPAA)

To apply: https://weworkremotely.com/remote-jobs/toptal-devops-engineer-python