Job Description

hiring on behalf of a leading AI lab for an experienced Backend & DevOps Engineer

to design, build, and scale

microservices-based infrastructure

that powers next-generation AI systems. You'll

own both core backend services and infrastructure automation

, ensuring distributed systems are

fast, reliable, and secure

. This position blends

software engineering, DevOps, and system design

, working closely with research and engineering teams to deliver

production-grade, scalable AI infrastructure

.

Responsibilities

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Architect and develop

high-performance, fault-tolerant microservices

. Build and maintain

CI/CD pipelines

,

deployment workflows

, and

infrastructure-as-code

. Manage

Kubernetes clusters

,

cloud infrastructure

(AWS/GCP), and container orchestration. Implement

monitoring, observability, and security best practices

. Collaborate with backend and AI teams to optimize system performance and reliability. Continuously improve automation, deployment speed, and operational efficiency.

Requirements

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3+ years of experience in

backend engineering and/or DevOps

roles. Strong understanding of

microservices architecture

and

API design

. Proficiency in

Go, Python, Node.js, or Java

. Hands-on experience with

Docker, Kubernetes

, and

cloud environments

(AWS/GCP). Familiarity with

Terraform, Helm, ArgoCD, or GitHub Actions

. Experience with

databases

(PostgreSQL, MongoDB, Redis) and

message queues

(Kafka, RabbitMQ, NATS). Solid grasp of

monitoring stacks

(Prometheus, Grafana, ELK) and

CI/CD principles

.

Bonus Points

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Experience in

AI/ML infrastructure

or

large-scale distributed systems

. Contributions to

open-source

DevOps or backend frameworks. Knowledge of

GitOps

,

serverless

, or

edge computing

.
We consider all qualified applicants without regard to legally protected characteristics and provide reasonable accommodations upon request.

Contract and Payment Terms

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You will be engaged as an independent contractor. This is a fully remote role that can be completed on your own schedule. Projects can be extended, shortened, or concluded early depending on needs and performance. Your work at will not involve access to confidential or proprietary information from any employer, client, or institution. * Payments are weekly on Stripe or Wise based on services rendered.