DevOps Team Lead
About The Position
Automat-it is an all-in AWS Premier Partner and Managed Services Provider specializing in the startup ecosystem. With over 800 customers and 500+ AWS certifications, Automat-it brings hands-on expertise in AI, DevOps, and FinOps to empower fast-paced startups to grow, deliver & win. Our customers save significant time-to-market and optimize their cloud performance and costs.
We work across EMEA and the US, fueling innovation and solving complex challenges daily. Join us to grow your skills, shape bold ideas, and help build the future of tech.
We seek a DevOps Team Lead to anchor the expansion of our EU-based engineering team. You will mentor and coach a team of DevOps engineers while rolling up your sleeves to architect and deliver best-in-class infrastructure solutions for high-growth startups. This is a leadership role with real technical depth. You'll shape how we build, and you'll be accountable for the quality of what we deliver.
📍 Work location: remote from Ukraine.
If you are interested in this opportunity, please submit your CV in English.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and manage a team of 6–8 DevOps Engineers, ensuring on-time, high-quality project deliveries
- Define and participate in creating architecture and designs for infrastructure and CI/CD solutions
- Conduct code reviews, hands-on coaching, and enforce technical best practices across the team
- Manage and track Statements of Work (SoWs) in collaboration with customers, PMO, and leadership
- Provide hands-on guidance on complex elements of build automation, continuous deployment, and IaC
- Facilitate transparent communication between the team and customers
- Manage estimations for pre-sale and sale stages
- Drive continuous learning within the team, including staying current with AI-assisted development practices using tools like GitHub Copilot, Amazon Q, or Cursor to accelerate infrastructure-as-code delivery and code reviews
Requirements
- Proven experience successfully leading IT projects from inception to delivery
- 2+ years of Team Lead (or similar) experience managing DevOps and/or SysAdmin teams
- 5+ years of hands-on AWS infrastructure experience; AWS certification is a plus
- 5+ years of experience with Docker, Kubernetes, and Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, CloudFormation, etc.)
- Familiarity with Configuration Management tools (Ansible, Puppet, Chef, etc.)
- Experience with CI/CD tools (Jenkins, GitHub Actions, etc.)
- Solid Linux OS and networking knowledge
- Fluent written and verbal communication in both English and Spanish
- Strong task management and organizational skills
- Hands-on experience with AI-assisted dev tools (GitHub Copilot, Amazon Q, Cursor) to accelerate IaC and code reviews
Why Join Automat-it?
Be at the Forefront of Cloud Innovation
Join a global leader and AWS Premier Tier Services Partner. We don't just use the cloud; we master it. As an All-In AWS partner, you’ll work with the most sophisticated tech stacks and help maintain our status as a top-tier collaborator in the global ecosystem.
Work on Meaningful, Large-Scale Impact
We specialize in helping startups and scaleups scale at speed. By joining us, you’ll be part of a team that has successfully completed hundreds of complex projects, directly influencing the growth of the next generation of unicorns through our unique "Product-based Professional Services" approach.
Accelerate Your Career Trajectory
In our fast-paced, dynamic environment, "growth" isn't just a buzzword. You will have:
- Clear Progression: Defined career paths from engineering to leadership.
- Continuous Learning: Sponsored AWS certifications and access to internal "Expert-led" knowledge sharing.
- Cutting-Edge Exposure: Early access to beta AWS features and high-level architectural challenges.
Thrive in a Culture of Excellence
We pride ourselves on a collaborative, supportive, and transparent culture. You’ll work alongside and learn from some of the industry’s brightest architects and DevOps engineers who are committed to mentorship and collective success, including AWS Gold Jacket recipients.
Global Reach, Boutique Feel
With over 250 employees across EMEA and the USA, enjoy the stability of a mature, profitable company with the agility and spirit of a startup. Whether you are working on GenAI & Agentic use cases, DevOps automation, FinOps optimization, or Kubernetes migrations, your voice is heard, and your contributions are visible.
Benefits
- Professional training and certifications covered by the company (AWS, FinOps, Kubernetes, etc.)
- International work environment
- Referral program – enjoy cooperation with your colleagues and get a bonus
- Company events and social gatherings (happy hours, team events, knowledge sharing, etc.)
- English classes
- Soft skills training
Country-specific benefits will be discussed during the hiring process.
Automat-it is committed to fostering a workplace that promotes equal opportunities for all. We firmly believe that cultivating a diverse workforce is crucial to our success. Our recruitment decisions are grounded in your experience and skills, recognizing the value you bring to our team.
