DevOps Team Lead

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.

If you are interested in this opportunity, please submit your CV in English.

Work location - Remote from Ukraine

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 English
• 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?

• 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.

Country-specific benefits will be discussed during the hiring process.

Automat-it is committed to fostering a workplace that promotes equal opportunities for all and believes that a diverse workforce is crucial to our success. Our recruitment decisions are based on your experience and skills, recognizing the value you bring to our team.

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