Senior DevOps Engineer

Roar Apex matches interesting growth-stage companies with top-tier marketing and engineering professionals from the APAC region.

It is a subsidiary of Roar Global, a global media company that operates across media resales, content production, and building expert marketing teams.

Roar Global has offices in Sri Lanka, Australia, Bangladesh, Laos, Brunei, and Singapore and is proud to be ranked as one of the 50 Best WorkplacesTM as well as one of the 15 Best WorkplacesTM for Millennials in Sri Lanka by Great Place to Work®.

About the role

We are looking to hire a Senior DevOps Engineer for a project with a service provider. In this role, you will play a crucial role in evolving our core platform, operating within a highly specialised domain with complex integrations. This role focuses on enhancing platform scalability, resilience, and operational efficiencies. As a hands-on technical expert, you will tackle sophisticated challenges and align engineering efforts with strategic goals established by our R&D leadership. Collaboration, knowledge-sharing, and technical leadership are essential to your success in this position

Key Responsibilities

• Offer daily technical guidance to your team, ensuring best practices, efficient workflows, and high-quality, scalable code delivery.
• Drive the design, development, and deployment of new platform features and enhancements, ensuring alignment with business goals and seamless integration into the platform.
• Oversee the health and stability of our systems. Manage technical debt, promote proactive system monitoring, and lead incident responses to swiftly resolve operational issues.
• Identify and lead initiatives to enhance processes and technology, modernising legacy systems while aligning improvements with the strategic vision of the platform.
• Collaborate with architects, technical leads, and R&D leadership to ensure alignment with organisational objectives. Work with long-standing team members to leverage existing knowledge and foster cohesive teamwork.
• Mentor and guide fellow engineers, share best practices, encourage skill development, and set a standard for delivering high-quality work.

Requirements

•  A minimum of 7 years in DevOps engineering or a similar role, with a strong background in managing and modernising large-scale systems.
• Expertise in cloud-based architecture and distributed systems. Essential familiarity with containerization (e.g., Docker, ECS, Kubernetes), CI/CD pipelines, and infrastructure as code tools (e.g., Terraform, CloudFormation). Advanced knowledge of AWS, including networking and security, is required. Proficiency in modern engineering practices such as continuous integration, API-first development, and microservices is a must.
• Proven experience with infrastructure automation and management using tools like Ansible and Jenkins, as well as monitoring frameworks.
• Solid understanding of Scrum practices and experience working alongside product managers, Scrum Masters, and cross-functional teams to deliver value iteratively.
• Demonstrated ability to mentor and inspire teams, fostering a growth-oriented and collaborative culture while respecting the knowledge and expertise of team members.

Key Skills

• Cloud Architecture & Distributed Systems  
• Containerization & Infrastructure as Code  
• CI/CD & Automation Tools  
• System Monitoring & Reliability Engineering  
• Agile Methodologies & Cross-Functional Collaboration  
• Mentorship & Technical Leadership

Perks

• Competitive AUD remuneration package
• Continuous learning opportunities.
• International exposure and collaboration with diverse teams.
• An open-minded team that values diversity and inclusivity.
• Health care benefits
• Yearly learning allowance

Timezone

This role operates in the Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST). Candidates should be prepared to accommodate their schedules accordingly.

Application process

At Roar Apex, we’re selective about our team, aiming for the top 1% of talent in an industry. Our recruitment process is thorough, focusing on excellence and innovation. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted for further consideration. We appreciate the time and effort all applicants put in.

We are an equal-opportunity employer

Roar Global is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. We welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds, and our hiring decisions are based on merit, qualifications, and business needs. We value diversity and believe it contributes to a more enriching work environment.

If you find this opportunity appealing, please submit your résumé and a portfolio showcasing your relevant work and information on two professional references. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds and experiences.