DevOps Engineer
DevOps Engineer at Deel, a global payroll/HR SaaS platform, manages AWS production infrastructure (EKS/Kubernetes, S3, Postgres, DocumentDB) and builds CI/CD automation and Infrastructure as Code to keep deployments scalable, secure, and reliable while improving monitoring and reducing downtime.
- Compensation
- Not disclosed
- Location
- Portugal
- Work setup
- Not specified
- Seniority
- Not specified
- Employment
- Not specified
- Experience
- 5+ years
- Category
- Devops
- Posted
Skills
Must have
- 5+ years of relevant DevOps work experience in production environments
- Strong working experience with Docker and Kubernetes
- Experience with CI/CD tools (Drone, Jenkins, GitHub Actions or similar)
- Strong IT background
- Deep understanding of networking: K8s ingress, services, and load balancers
- Deep familiarity with AWS services: EKS, Postgres, S3, Mongo, SES, SNS, SQS
- Experience in automated deployment and infrastructure
- Knowledge and experience with alerting and monitoring tools
- Results-driven with strong commitment to complete tasks
Nice to have
- Additional programming languages like NodeJS (an advantage)
Full description
Who We Are Is What We Do.
Deel is the all-in-one payroll and HR platform for global teams. Our vision is to unlock global opportunity for every person, team, and business. Built for the way the world works today, Deel combines HRIS, payroll, compliance, benefits, performance, and equipment management into one seamless platform. With AI-powered tools and a fully owned payroll infrastructure, Deel supports every worker type in 150+ countries—helping businesses scale smarter, faster, and more compliantly.
Among the largest globally distributed companies in the world, our team of 7,000 spans more than 100 countries, speaks 74 languages, and brings a connected and dynamic culture that drives continuous learning and innovation for our customers.
Why should you be part of our success story?
As the fastest-growing Software as a Service (SaaS) company in history, Deel is transforming how global talent connects with world-class companies – breaking down borders that have traditionally limited both hiring and career opportunities. We're not just building software; we're creating the infrastructure for the future of work, enabling a more diverse and inclusive global economy. In 2024 alone, we paid $11.2 billion to workers in nearly 100 currencies and provided healthcare and benefits to workers in 109 countries—ensuring people get paid and protected, no matter where they are.
Our momentum is reflected in our achievements and customer satisfaction: CNBC Disruptor 50, Forbes Cloud 100, Deloitte Fast 500, and repeated recognition on Y Combinator's top companies list – all while maintaining a 4.83 average rating from 15,000 reviews across G2, Trustpilot, Captera, Apple and Google.
Your experience at Deel will be a career accelerator. At the forefront of the global work revolution, you'll tackle complex challenges that impact millions of people's working lives. With our momentum—backed by a $17.3 billion valuation and $1 B in Annual Recurring Revenue (ARR) in just over five years—you'll drive meaningful impact while building expertise that makes you a sought-after leader in the transformation of global work.
Summary
The DevOps Engineer plays a critical role in bridging the gap between software development and IT operations, ensuring seamless integration and continuous delivery of Deel’s applications and infrastructure. You will work closely with Development, IT, and Product teams to improve deployment processes, automate manual tasks, and ensure that Deel’s systems are scalable, secure, and high-performing. By improving infrastructure, reducing downtime, and speeding up the release of new features, your work will directly impact Deel’s ability to innovate and maintain high-quality services for its global customers.
Responsibilities
- Work with the latest AWS technologies like Kubernetes (EKS), S3, Postgres, DocumentDB, and more.