DevOps

Ship Smarter Releases. Keep Systems Fast, Secure, and Always-On.

In this DevOps role, you won’t just keep things running—you’ll help power scalable releases, stronger performance, and smoother deployments for a global team. Expect international opportunity, hands-on work with modern cloud platforms, and the chance to make your mark on systems that support real business impact, while building a global career from home.

Job Description

As a DevOps, you will own deployment pipelines, cloud infrastructure, monitoring, and performance optimization to ensure reliable, secure releases across environments. You’ll work closely with developers to troubleshoot production issues, implement automation, strengthen system observability, and support continuous improvement through scalable DevOps practices.

Job Overview

Employment type: Indefinite term type contract
Shift: Day shift, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM (Colombia time), Weekends Off (schedule may shift by 30 minutes; may start at 8:30 AM)
Work setup: Work From Home, Colombia

Exciting Perks Await!

• 5 days work week
• Weekends off
• Work from home arrangement
• 20 vacation days in total
• Prepaid medicine
• Fully-customized Emapta laptop and peripherals
• Indefinite term type contract
• Direct exposure to our clients
• Career growth opportunities
• Diverse and supportive work environment
• Prime Office Locations - Bogotá and Medellin
• Unlimited upskilling through Emapta Academy courses

The Qualifications We Seek
Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or equivalent

Skills & Experience:

• 1–3 years of experience as a Software Engineer or in a similar capacity, or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• Strong understanding of Rails application architecture and deployment best practices
• Experience with platform-as-a-service providers (Heroku, Railway) and AWS infrastructure
• Proficiency in GitHub Actions or similar CI/CD tools
• Experience implementing and maintaining automated testing frameworks, particularly Playwright or similar tools
• Strong knowledge of database management and optimization, especially PostgreSQL
• Understanding of microservices architecture and inter-service communication patterns
• Experience with application performance monitoring and optimization techniques
• Familiarity with logging and monitoring solutions (e.g., Datadog, New Relic, CloudWatch, Papertrail)
• Understanding of ETL processes and data pipeline development
• Knowledge of Kubernetes and container orchestration for managing microservices (preferred)
• Knowledge of containerization technologies such as Docker (preferred)
• Ability to read and understand Ruby code to diagnose application-level issues (preferred)
• Strong troubleshooting and debugging skills in production environments

Certifications/Licenses:

• None required

Physical Requirements:

• Sitting: Often
• Standing/Walking: Occasionally
• Climbing or Balancing: Occasionally
• Stooping, Kneeling, or Crawling: Seldom
• Talking/Hearing/Speaking: Constantly
• Seeing/Reading: Constantly
• Reading/Writing/Typing: Often
• Work Environment:
• Indoor office setting

Your Daily Tasks
Essential Duties:

• Manage deployment pipelines and ensure smooth, reliable application releases across multiple environments
• Maintain and update application packages and dependencies to keep the Rails application current and secure
• Oversee server infrastructure across multiple platforms including Heroku, Railway, AWS, and Render
• Implement and maintain GitHub Actions workflows
• Develop and maintain Playwright testing frameworks within deployment pipelines
• Monitor application performance and identify optimization opportunities, including n+1 query issues and API integration inefficiencies
• Implement and maintain comprehensive server logging and monitoring solutions
• Design and execute data ETL processes to support business operations and analytics
• Troubleshoot production issues and provide resolutions to maintain application uptime
• Collaborate with the development team to understand application architecture and deployment requirements
• Work with microservices architecture to ensure proper service communication and orchestration
• Implement performance improvements based on application metrics and monitoring data
• Conduct regular security updates and patch management for application dependencies
• Manage database maintenance tasks including backups, migrations, and performance tuning
• Implement and maintain application health checks and uptime monitoring

Other Duties:

• Perform other duties as assigned

Performance Factors:

• Communication: Encourage open communication and build consensus with team members and clients; use tact and discretion with sensitive information; communicate clearly both orally and in writing; actively listen and propose effective solutions
• Trust and Respect: Demonstrate empathy, understanding, and professionalism in all interactions; build trust and foster a respectful, supportive culture internally and with clients
• Problem Solving: Identify issues and propose strategic solutions; anticipate challenges and resolve them efficiently; seek assistance when needed to ensure timely problem resolution
• Accountability: Take ownership of actions and outcomes; follow through on commitments; maintain confidentiality and integrity; acknowledge and learn from mistakes
• Client Focus: Understand and address client needs; establish strong relationships with internal and external clients; ensure service standards are met or exceeded

About the Client

Built to Support People and Performance—At Scale.

Our client is a people-first HR and recruitment services firm that helps organizations build stronger teams through smarter, more efficient hiring and workforce solutions. With a focus on operational excellence, trusted partnerships, and consistent delivery, they continue to grow their impact by supporting businesses that rely on dependable systems, secure platforms, and always-on service. Joining their team means contributing to meaningful work that keeps critical processes moving—while advancing your expertise in modern DevOps, automation, and cloud-based performance.

Welcome to Emapta Colombia!

At Emapta, you're not just joining an industry-leading outsourcing provider; you're becoming part of a community that celebrates the rich cultural tapestry of Colombia. Our track record of success and diverse international clientele across various industries provide a solid foundation for your career. With over 1,000 global partners preferring to open remote jobs in the country, our vision is to help you and thousands more Colombians reach your full potential and dreams without the need to leave the country and work abroad.

Join forces with passionate professionals who share the desire to make a meaningful impact through premium global opportunities, all at your fingertips. Emapta isn't just a company; it's a community that values the balance between work and life. Start a truly exciting journey with us and discover how your talent can flourish in a setting that celebrates the spirit of Latin America.

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