DevOps Engineer

Location: Remote | Type: Full-time | Compensation: Competitive salary + stock options About VELZI AI At VELZI AI , we’re redefining finance for the modern business. Our mission is to eliminate manual accounting through advanced AI automation. From procurement to real‑time financial reporting, our intelligent SaaS platform streamlines every operational workflow, so companies can focus on growth, not spreadsheets. We’re a fast‑growing, AI‑driven fintech startup backed by innovation and a clear, ambitious vision. Now, we’re searching for a DevOps Engineer to help us scale our infrastructure, ensure reliability, and power our next generation of AI‑driven financial systems. About the Role As a DevOps Engineer at VELZI AI , you’ll build, maintain, and scale a secure, cloud‑native infrastructure across GCP, Azure, and AWS . You’ll work closely with our engineering team to ensure seamless deployment pipelines, reliable environments, and high‑performance systems that support our AI and fintech applications. You’ll be the backbone of our infrastructure and enabling fast iteration, smooth deployments, and resilient architectures. Tasks What You’ll Do ☁️ Cloud Infrastructure & Systems Design, deploy, and maintain cloud infrastructure across GCP, Azure, and AWS Manage and optimize compute environments including Virtual Machines , Cloud Run , and container orchestration platforms Architect scalable, multi‑region solutions with high availability, redundancy, and strong security practices Manage and monitor cloud storage solutions such as GCP Cloud Storage , Azure Blob Storage , and AWS S3 Containers, Orchestration & Scaling Build, deploy, and manage containers using Docker Deploy and manage services on Kubernetes (GKE / AKS / EKS) Implement auto‑scaling strategies, load balancing, and autoschedulers Optimize resource utilization and cost efficiency across environments CI/CD, Automation & Deployment Build and maintain CI/CD pipelines (GitHub Actions, GitLab, or similar) Automate deployments, updates, rollbacks, and environment provisioning Create infrastructure‑as‑code using tools like Terraform or Pulumi Push our platform toward full automation and self‑healing systems Networking, Security & Integrations Configure VPCs, VPNs, firewalls, DNS, subnets, and secure routing Ensure secure API communication between our Next.js app and backend services Implement monitoring, logging, and alerting systems (Prometheus, Grafana, Cloud Logging, Azure Monitor, CloudWatch, etc.) Ensure compliance, data protection, and identity management across clouds Work with Firebase Authentication , secure API gateways, and IAM policies ⚙️ Backend, APIs & System Support Collaborate with engineers to support API creation and deployments Optimize performance of server environments running in Cloud Run or VMs Implement failover systems, disaster recovery, and backup strategies Ensure reliable operation of services including SES / SendGrid , databases, and microservices Collaboration & Reliability Engineering Work closely with backend, AI, and product teams to support rapid iteration Establish DevOps best practices, guidelines, and internal documentation Conduct root‑cause analysis, implement fixes, and prevent future incidents Help shape the engineering culture by improving processes, scalability, and system observability Requirements ✅ What We’re Looking For Proven experience as a DevOps Engineer, Cloud Engineer, or Site Reliability Engineer Strong experience with GCP, Azure, and/or AWS (multi‑cloud experience is a huge plus) In‑depth knowledge of Kubernetes, Docker, Cloud Run, and container‑based application delivery Experience with CI/CD tooling and automation frameworks Solid understanding of networking, firewalls, DNS, and cloud security models Experience with VM deployment , Cloud Run (or similar), autoscaling, and infra optimization Strong understanding of cloud storage solutions (Blob, S3, Cloud Storage) Experience with Authentication , IAM, or identity systems is a bonus Understanding of API architecture, microservices, and distributed systems Experience with Terraform, Pulumi, or other infrastructure‑as‑code tools Bonus: Experience with observability stacks, FinOps cost optimization, or AI infrastructure You’re a problem‑solver who thrives in fast‑moving environments You’re comfortable owning systems end‑to‑end and improving processes proactively You're collaborative, communicative, and enjoy cross‑functional teamwork Benefits Why Join VELZI AI? Remote‑first & flexible – Work from wherever you do your best work Cutting‑edge tech – Work with AI, automation, and the latest dev tools Rapid growth – Be part of an early‑stage rocket ship Collaborative culture – Join a team that values innovation, autonomy, and teamwork Competitive salary & equity – Get well‑compensated with generous stock options Career advancement – As we scale, so do your opportunities How to Apply Ready to build the future of finance? Click “Apply” and let’s start building AI‑powered financial automation together. Join VELZI AI. Automate boldly. Build brilliantly. ⚡ #J-18808-Ljbffr