This fully remote, full-time opportunity is with our client, a leading tech company revolutionizing road-based travel and outdoor tourism. Based in Chicago, Illinois, this client owns industry-recognized brands like Roadtrippers and Campendium. They're currently hiring a DevOps Engineer II to help scale and automate their infrastructure using technologies like AWS, Kubernetes (EKS), Terraform, and GitHub Actions.
This is a chance to join a mission-driven company that empowers outdoor enthusiasts and road travelers through intuitive tools and apps. This client is looking for a skilled DevOps Engineer who thrives on automation, scalability, and operational excellence. This role isn't just about managing infrastructure-it's about owning it. You'll be joining a team that values flexibility, creativity, and exploration. With strong benefits, a people-first culture, and support for work-life balance (like flexible time off and a "Work-Detoured" outdoor travel stipend), this is a career move that offers personal and professional growth.
Required Skills & Experience 2+ years in a DevOps or full-time development role
2+ years of experience with AWS services (Sagemaker a plus)
2+ years of experience with EKS or similar Kubernetes platforms
2+ years of experience with GitHub Actions
Proficiency in programming (Python, Go, or Ruby preferred)
Experience with Terraform (Terragrunt), Ansible, and Bash
Strong understanding of infrastructure automation and best practices
Linux system administration and CLI skills
Familiarity with Git and version control
Excellent communication and problem-solving skills
Desired Skills & Experience Experience in building reusable automation libraries
Background in monitoring, alerting, and reporting infrastructure performance
Familiarity with supporting multi-environment setups (dev/staging/prod)
Security-first mindset for infrastructure planning and maintenance
Comfortable advising stakeholders on infrastructure decisions
What You Will Be Doing Tech Breakdown 60% Infrastructure Automation & Management
40% Monitoring, Troubleshooting & Collaboration
Daily Responsibilities 40% Automating infrastructure deployment and scaling
30% Supporting and improving CI/CD pipelines
20% Managing alerts, monitoring, and system performance
10% Cross-functional planning and infrastructure architecture
The Offer You will receive the following benefits:
- Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
- Vacation Time
- Stock Options
Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the US on a full-time basis now and in the future.