Senior DevOps Engineer

About Leapfrog

Leapfrog is on a mission to be a role model technology company. Since 2010, we have relentlessly worked on crafting better digital products with our team of superior engineers. We’re a full-stack company specializing in SaaS products and have served over 100 clients with our mastery of emerging technologies.

We’re thinkers and doers, creatives and coders, makers and builders- but most importantly, we are trusted partners with world-class engineers. Hundreds of companies in Boston, Seattle, Silicon Valley, and San Francisco choose us to gain speed, agility, quality, and stability, giving them an edge over their competitors.

About the role

We are looking for a Senior DevOps Engineer to join our growing team and take ownership of the design, implementation, and smooth operation of our infrastructure. This role requires deep technical expertise in cloud computing, automation, and infrastructure management, along with a proactive mindset to drive operational excellence and mentor junior engineers. You will be responsible for maintaining reliable, scalable, and secure production environments, with a strong focus on AWS cloud infrastructure. You'll also lead infrastructure automation, contribute to architectural decisions, and ensure our systems run efficiently and securely.

Job Description

• Ensure smooth operation, accounting, and reliability of the overall infrastructure.

• Deploy, monitor, and maintain production environments and cloud-native solutions.

• Design, plan, and manage highly available and secure AWS cloud infrastructure.

• Identify and implement automation opportunities in deployment, infrastructure provisioning, and system management.

• Oversee infrastructure monitoring, scaling, and cost optimization using industry best practices.

• Design, configure, and monitor secure and scalable network infrastructure.

• Troubleshoot and resolve issues in Linux-based remote servers and local workstations (Linux & Windows).

• Perform in-depth analysis of security incidents and anomalies using logs, alerts, and monitoring tools.

• Automate infrastructure provisioning and resource scaling for optimal efficiency.

• Maintain and manage application, web, and database servers including Apache, Nginx, MySQL, PostgreSQL, and SQL Server.

• Support the deployment, operation, monitoring, and scaling of AI/Generative AI workloads, and identify opportunities to leverage AI for infrastructure automation, troubleshooting, observability, and engineering productivity.

• Mentor junior DevOps engineers, fostering a collaborative and growth-oriented team culture.

• Drive adoption of organizational processes, DevOps standards, and best practices.

• Contribute to technical and architectural decisions related to cloud infrastructure, automation, security, reliability, and AI-enabled platforms.

• Stay up to date with evolving technologies and trends in cloud, DevOps, AI/ML, Generative AI, and infrastructure engineering.

Requirements

• Minimum of 4 years of experience as a DevOps Engineer or in a similar role.

• Strong hands-on experience with AWS (preferred), Azure, or GCP.

• AWS Certifications (e.g., Solutions Architect Associate / Professional, DevOps Engineer Professional) are a strong plus.

• Proficiency with Infrastructure as Code (IaC), preferably Terraform.

• Strong knowledge of containerization using Docker and orchestration using Kubernetes.

• Experience with CI/CD tools such as GitHub Actions, Travis CI, Jenkins, etc.

• Competent in configuring and managing databases like MySQL, PostgreSQL, and SQL Server.

• Experience managing application and web servers such as Apache and Nginx.

• Solid Linux administration skills (Ubuntu, CentOS, Amazon Linux), including installation, package management, user and process control, and system monitoring.

• Proficient in scripting and automation using Bash, Python, Go, or similar languages.

• Understanding of networking concepts including TCP/UDP, DNS, DHCP, routing protocols, load balancing, HTTP/HTTPS, and network security.

• Strong grasp of security principles and familiarity with web-based security tools and methodologies.

• Experience with source control systems such as Git.

• Hands-on experience with observability and monitoring tools such as Grafana, Prometheus, Nagios, Datadog, New Relic, or equivalent

• Working knowledge of Generative AI concepts and architectures, including LLMs, embeddings, vector databases, RAG, AI agents, inference, and model serving.

• Ability to deploy, operate, monitor, and scale AI/GenAI workloads using cloud-native technologies, with an understanding of compute/GPU requirements, latency, reliability, observability, and cost optimization.

• Experience using AI-assisted development and DevOps tools to improve engineering productivity, automation, troubleshooting, incident analysis, documentation, and infrastructure management.

• Excellent communication and documentation skills; able to present ideas clearly to technical and non-technical audiences.

• Strong mentorship mindset with the ability to guide junior engineers and foster team growth.

• Self-driven and highly motivated individual capable of working independently and taking ownership of initiatives.

Skills

• AWS, Terraform, Docker, CI/CD, Linux, Jenkins, Kubernetes, Github Action, Logging And Monitoring, Prometheus, Grafana, Bash, Python

Life at Leapfrog:

• Work with talented engineers and remarkable professionals in Nepal, the US and Europe, building state-of-the-art digital health products.

• Have an amazing career growth plan with support from experienced mentors and unlimited learning opportunities.

• Be a part of an experienced team-apply the best industry practices, get mentored by experienced professionals and be ready to mentor the new ones.

• Get exposure to clients who are leading entrepreneurs and startups from Silicon Valley.

• Your work will be at the cutting edge of healthcare innovation and make a difference in the lives of thousands of people worldwide.

• You will get the flexibility to work remotely or in the office- we value accountable freedom.

• Get growth opportunities, not just in your work. We organize various internal initiatives where you can be a part of a bigger learning community with webinars, Knowledge Sharing Sessions (KSS), and internal conferences.

• Be a part of a safe workplace where it’s okay to fail fast- get constructive feedback and grow as you move ahead.

• Get recognized for your work and all the changes you will make. We always look for, NO, create opportunities to celebrate efforts, play games, and have fun together!

• You will have a lot of fun at Leapfrog- there’ll never be a dull day.

Benefits and perks:

We believe our people are our greatest strength. And with perks and benefits, we intend to offer everything our people need to do their best while maintaining a healthy balance between work and personal life.

Daily Work Support

• Hybrid work: Flexibility to work from office or home

• Support for resources: Get internet and laptop allowance monthly, and request resources for convenient WFH

• 5-day workweek: Take the weekend off and come back refreshed on Monday

• Food: Eat healthy food while you’re here.

Professional Growth

• 'Growth mindset' fund: Investment in your post-grad degree, learning opportunities, and career growth

• Child scholarship: Scholarships for your child in selected schools

• Bi-annual bonus: Get timely festival and company bonus

• Advance salary: Request salary in advance

Work/Life Balance

• Paid time-offs: Annual, sick, compensation, and bereavement leaves

• Maternity leave: 3 months of paid leave, 1 month of unpaid leave, and 90 days of reduced workload

• Paternity leave: 11 days of paid paternity leave and reduced workload after

• Menstruation leave: 6 days of paid menstruation leave annually

We take care of you

• Your well-being: Company-funded counseling services from certified therapists as well as covid care services.

• Retirement fund: Social security fund with health and accidental insurance.

Celebrating your efforts

• Engagement and Events: Team lunch/dinner, company outing, and festival celebrations with your favorite co-workers!

• Exposure: Visit and work in the States and build better client rapport.

• Recognition: In-house awards, appreciation platforms, and 5th-anniversary gifts!