DevOps Engineer

Location: Remote | Type: Full-time | Compensation: Competitive salary + stock option 🚀 About VELZI AIAt VELZI AI, we’re redefining finance for the modern business. Our mission is to eliminate manual accounting through advanced AI automation. From procurement to real-time financial reporting, our intelligent SaaS platform streamlines every operational workflow, so companies can focus on growth, not spreadsheets.We’re a fast-growing, AI-driven fintech startup backed by innovation and a clear, ambitious vision. Now, we’re searching for a DevOps Engineer to help us scale our infrastructure, ensure reliability, and power our next generation of AI-driven financial systems.💼 About the RoleAs a DevOps Engineer at VELZI AI, you’ll build, maintain, and scale a secure, cloud-native infrastructure across GCP, Azure, and AWS. You’ll work closely with our engineering team to ensure seamless deployment pipelines, reliable environments, and high-performance systems that support our AI and fintech applications.You’ll be the backbone of our infrastructure and enabling fast iteration, smooth deployments, and resilient architectures.Tasks🔧 What You’ll Do☁️ Cloud Infrastructure & SystemsDesign, deploy, and maintain cloud infrastructure across GCP, Azure, and AWSManage and optimize compute environments including Virtual Machines, Cloud Run, and container orchestration platformsArchitect scalable, multi-region solutions with high availability, redundancy, and strong security practicesManage and monitor cloud storage solutions such as GCP Cloud Storage, Azure Blob Storage, and AWS S3🐳 Containers, Orchestration & ScalingBuild, deploy, and manage containers using DockerDeploy and manage services on Kubernetes (GKE / AKS / EKS)Implement auto-scaling strategies, load balancing, and autoschedulersOptimize resource utilization and cost efficiency across environments🔄 CI/CD, Automation & DeploymentBuild and maintain CI/CD pipelines (GitHub Actions, GitLab, or similar)Automate deployments, updates, rollbacks, and environment provisioningCreate infrastructure-as-code using tools like Terraform or PulumiPush our platform toward full automation and self-healing systems🔌 Networking, Security & IntegrationsConfigure VPCs, VPNs, firewalls, DNS, subnets, and secure routingEnsure secure API communication between our Next.js app and backend servicesImplement monitoring, logging, and alerting systems (Prometheus, Grafana, Cloud Logging, Azure Monitor, CloudWatch, etc.)Ensure compliance, data protection, and identity management across cloudsWork with Firebase Authentication, secure API gateways, and IAM policies⚙️ Backend, APIs & System SupportCollaborate with engineers to support API creation and deploymentsOptimize performance of server environments running in Cloud Run or VMsImplement failover systems, disaster recovery, and backup strategiesEnsure reliable operation of services including SES / SendGrid, databases, and microservices🤝 Collaboration & Reliability EngineeringWork closely with backend, AI, and product teams to support rapid iterationEstablish DevOps best practices, guidelines, and internal documentationConduct root-cause analysis, implement fixes, and prevent future incidentsHelp shape the engineering culture by improving processes, scalability, and system observabilityRequirements✅ What We’re Looking ForProven experience as a DevOps Engineer, Cloud Engineer, or Site Reliability EngineerStrong experience with GCP, Azure, and/or AWS (multi-cloud experience is a huge plus)In-depth knowledge of Kubernetes, Docker, Cloud Run, and container-based application deliveryExperience with CI/CD tooling and automation frameworksSolid understanding of networking, firewalls, DNS, and cloud security modelsExperience with VM deployment, Cloud Run (or similar), autoscaling, and infra optimizationStrong understanding of cloud storage solutions (Blob, S3, Cloud Storage)Experience with Authentication, IAM, or identity systems is a bonusUnderstanding of API architecture, microservices, and distributed systemsExperience with Terraform, Pulumi, or other infrastructure-as-code toolsBonus: Experience with observability stacks, FinOps cost optimization, or AI infrastructureYou’re a problem-solver who thrives in fast-moving environmentsYou’re comfortable owning systems end-to-end and improving processes proactivelyYou're collaborative, communicative, and enjoy cross-functional teamworkBenefits🎁 Why Join VELZI AI?🌍 Remote-first & flexible – Work from wherever you do your best work🧠 Cutting-edge tech – Work with AI, automation, and the latest dev tools🚀 Rapid growth – Be part of an early-stage rocket ship🤝 Collaborative culture – Join a team that values innovation, autonomy, and teamwork💰 Competitive salary & equity – Get well-compensated with generous stock options📈 Career advancement – As we scale, so do your opportunities📩 How to ApplyReady to build the future of finance?Click “Apply” and let’s start building AI-powered financial automation together.Join VELZ