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Client & ProjectWe are looking for an experienced DevOps Technical Lead to join an international and collaborative environment, taking a key role in the development, modernisation and operation of business-critical digital solutions.The role combines hands-on DevOps expertise, technical leadership and architectural ownership, with a strong focus on AWS, Infrastructure as Code, CI/CD automation, cloud modernisation and system reliability.You will lead a DevOps team, work closely with development and architecture teams, and act as a key technical counterpart for customer stakeholders. You will also participate in architecture and technology leadership boards, contributing to strategic technical decisions, defining standards and helping shape the future evolution of the platform.A key part of the role will be to identify and propose improvements, challenge existing approaches and help take the engineering and DevOps practices to the next level, including the adoption of AI-enabled solutions and automation across the software delivery lifecycle.Key Responsibilities- Lead and mentor the DevOps team, providing technical direction, supporting team development and promoting engineering best practices;- Act as a key technical representative in architecture and technology leadership boards, working closely with customer stakeholders, architects and engineering teams;- Contribute to architectural decisions, technology standards and technical roadmaps;- Design, deploy and maintain scalable and reliable AWS cloud infrastructure;- Implement and evolve Infrastructure as Code (IaC) solutions using AWS CloudFormation and AWS CDK;- Design, maintain and optimise CI/CD pipelines using AWS CodeBuild and AWS CodePipeline;- Drive automation across build, testing, deployment, release and operational processes;- Support and improve event-driven architectures, integrations and distributed systems;- Ensure the availability, scalability, performance, security and reliability of applications and cloud environments;- Drive the modernisation of legacy systems and the adoption of modern cloud-native architectures and engineering practices;- Improve monitoring, logging, observability and incident management capabilities;- Proactively identify technical improvements and optimisation opportunities, transforming them into actionable initiatives;- Explore and introduce AI-driven capabilities and intelligent automation to improve engineering productivity, operations, observability, troubleshooting and software delivery;- Promote DevOps, Cloud, Security and Infrastructure as Code best practices across teams;- Work closely with development, infrastructure, architecture and business stakeholders in an international and multicultural environment;- Drive a culture of continuous improvement, automation, innovation and technical excellence.
We connect IT professionals with projects that match their skills, professional experience, and goals, then we offer a career progression program, delivered by in-house specialists - our People Experience Partners - to guide them through our journey with us.
What we offer:
A project that matches your skills and ambitions, as well as your preferences for working policies and culture.
A competitive salary with awesome benefits and opportunities to leverage your knowledge and network to earn additional income.
An empowering and respectful work culture enriched with social and learning events.
A People Experience Partner specially assigned to you - your go-to career guide, responsible for supporting your growth, facilitating training, and ensuring your work-life balance at KWAN.
At KWAN, they make sure that I feel comfortable with the client I’m working for and that what I’m doing aligns with my career aspirations.
Luis Caldeira, DevOps @ KWAN
At KWAN, I’m given the space to be myself and do what I love. I have control over the projects I work on, as well as the direction of my career.
Pedro Fonseca, Front End Developer @ KWAN
I see my People Experience Partner as someone who is always available to provide me with motivation and constant feedback, which helps me be sure that I am in the right place.
Josimar dos Reis, Software Developer @ KWAN
I know that I’ve contributed to the growth of a company that truly values a “people first culture”, because my ideas, experiences, and individuality were always appreciated.
João Nascimento, Software Developer (KWAN Alumni)
My two years at KWAN were an incredible experience! From the start, I was welcomed into a warm and collaborative environment where I felt truly supported.
Laís Ortiz, Software Developer @ (KWAN Alumni)
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What You Can Expect as a KWANer
Respect isn’t optional here
You’re trusted to deliver and supported to speak up.
Dedicated People Experience Partner
Someone accountable for your growth, not your allocation.
Continuous learning, built in
Learning that keeps pace with the systems you build.
Recognition that’s visible
Your impact doesn’t go unnoticed. Through our Rocket Points System, we constantly recognize your contributions.
A culture you can feel
From movie and quiz nights to dinners and our annual summer gathering, we don’t just work together - we build real connections.
Flexible spaces to work your way
Remote-first, with physical hubs when you want connection.
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