Company Description
Are you passionate about building secure, scalable infrastructure and driving automation in mission-critical environments? We are looking for a Senior DevOps Engineer to join Sigma Software and contribute to a challenging DefenceTech project focused on cloud resilience and operational reliability.
You will become part of a high-performing DevOps team of more than 30 specialists working with modern AWS infrastructure, Kubernetes environments, and Infrastructure as Code practices. This is a hybrid position based in Lviv.
We at Sigma Software offer opportunities to work on impactful projects, collaborate with experienced engineers, and grow professionally through access to cutting-edge technologies, knowledge sharing, and complex technical challenges.
CUSTOMER
Our Customer is a fast-growing Ukrainian DefenceTech company delivering innovative technology solutions for the defense and security domain. The team brings together experienced professionals from leading Ukrainian IT companies to work on highly important and mission-critical initiatives.
PROJECT
The project focuses on building resilient, secure, and scalable cloud infrastructure with a strong emphasis on backup strategies, disaster recovery, operational reliability, and infrastructure standardization. The environment includes AWS multi-account architecture, Kubernetes-based platforms, and Infrastructure as Code implemented with Terraform.
As a Senior DevOps Engineer, you will design and improve enterprise-grade backup and recovery solutions, automate operational workflows, validate recovery procedures against real RTO/RPO metrics, and contribute to strengthening the security and resilience of cloud infrastructure.
Key Technologies: AWS, Terraform, Kubernetes, Helm, Linux, Bash, Python, GitLab, AWS Backup, EKS
Job Description
Design, implement, and maintain scalable AWS-based infrastructure across multi-account environments
Develop and support Infrastructure as Code solutions using Terraform modules and reusable configurations
Configure and standardize backup and disaster recovery processes for cloud services and SaaS platforms
Implement secure backup strategies including cross-account replication, encryption, Object Lock (WORM), and isolated backup environments
Perform restore testing for databases and critical systems and validate real RTO/RPO indicators
Create and maintain operational documentation, runbooks, and technical procedures in English
Automate infrastructure and operational processes using Bash and/or Python
Manage and support Kubernetes clusters and Helm deployments
Monitor backup jobs and infrastructure reliability and configure alerting mechanisms
Collaborate with internal DevOps teams through merge request workflows and infrastructure reviews
Assess and improve cloud infrastructure resilience and security posture
Qualifications
At least 5 years of commercial experience in DevOps, Cloud Infrastructure, or Site Reliability Engineering
Strong hands-on experience with AWS services including Organizations, IAM, S3, RDS, AWS Backup, KMS, and EKS
Deep understanding of AWS multi-account architecture and cloud security best practices
Production-level experience with Terraform including modules, remote state management, and multi-environment deployments
Strong practical experience with Kubernetes and Helm
Solid Linux administration skills
Experience with automation and scripting using Bash and/or Python
Proven experience implementing backup and disaster recovery strategies in production environments
Hands-on experience performing production data restoration and validating RTO/RPO metrics
Experience writing technical documentation and operational runbooks in English
Understanding of cloud security principles and infrastructure resilience practices
At least an Intermediate level of English
WILL BE A PLUS
Experience with GitLab APIs, export, and repository mirroring
Experience with SaaS backup solutions
Experience backing up Microsoft 365 environments
Familiarity with security-focused or high-availability infrastructure environments
Experience working in DefenceTech or other mission-critical domains
Additional Information
PERSONAL PROFILE
Strong ownership mindset and ability to work independently in a high-responsibility environment
Attention to detail and operational reliability
Passion for automation, infrastructure resilience, and continuous improvement