Senior DevOps Engineer (AWS)

Prospect, a remote-first Canadian startup with a team of 15 people, is seeking a Senior DevOps Engineer to join their growing engineering team. The company builds lead generation software that helps sales representatives find contact data in real-time, serving top tech companies worldwide.

The role is a part-time contractor position with flexible hours, requiring some overlap with EST for project planning and emergency responses. The ideal candidate will be responsible for managing cloud services and infrastructure, working alongside a team of 7 engineers.

The tech stack includes Java for backend, AWS managed by Terraform, PostgreSQL for database, and TypeScript for frontend. The team uses modern tools like GitHub, LaunchDarly, Linear for internal processes, and Sentry and Grafana for monitoring.

This high-impact position requires someone who can take real ownership and implement best practices for building scalable and resilient infrastructure. Key projects include improving monitoring systems, modernizing infrastructure for optimal performance, and implementing proactive improvements based on modern best practices.

The ideal candidate should have strong AWS expertise, excellent communication skills for remote work, and extensive experience with infrastructure management. They should be proactive, resourceful, and focused on both system efficiency and user experience. This is an excellent opportunity for a seasoned DevOps engineer looking to make a significant impact in a growing startup environment.