[Remote] DevOps Engineer

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. The Carrera Agency is seeking a Senior Developer/DevOps Engineer for a client in the medical device field. This hybrid role involves leading the modernization of a legacy Ruby on Rails application into a secure, cloud-native environment while ensuring compliance in a healthcare setting.ResponsibilitiesLead the migration of legacy Ruby on Rails applications to containerized solutions (Docker/ECS), optimizing for scalability, high availability, and performanceDesign and maintain CI/CD pipelines (Jenkins), Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, CloudFormation, Ansible), and comprehensive monitoring and alerting suitesEnhance deployment practices, incident response protocols, and system access loggingMaintain optimal cloud resource utilization by right-sizing instances, investigating overspend, and proposing actionable cost-saving recommendationsSet up, provision, and monitor disaster recovery regions in AWS, including multi-region database deploymentsSupport healthcare data interchange initiatives using BOOMI atoms and moleculesParticipate in technical requirements gathering, AWS infrastructure design, and DevOps/CI/CD process design in collaboration with architecture leadershipConduct deep code archeology and reverse engineering of the existing Ruby/RoR codebase to identify legacy dependencies, refactor as necessary, and facilitate containerization and CI/CD automationContribute development expertise to support application performance improvements, feature enhancements, and technical debt reductionAct as a guardian of AWS infrastructure — manage CVEs, patch windows, and maintain strict HIPAA/HITRUST compliance controlsOversee and maintain application and infrastructure security, including managing patch windows, vulnerability assessments, and security standards complianceAdhere to all Corporate Compliance guidelines, OIG, government healthcare regulations, and privacy and security standards, including HIPAA requirementsTreat Protected Health Information (PHI) with the strictest confidentiality in accordance with HIPAA standardsCollaborate with the Managed Service Provider (MSP), ensuring a productive, aligned, and effective partnershipMentor less experienced team members, promoting a culture of learning, ownership, and engineering excellenceIdentify, analyze, and resolve system problems proactively and with urgencySkills5+ years of hands-on Linux/Unix system administrationStrong shell scripting skills (Bash, and/or Python/Ruby for automation)Experience with package management, log analysis, performance tuning, and hardening Linux systems in a regulated or security-conscious environment5+ years of DevOps and/or systems administration experience with deep, hands-on knowledge of EC2, ECS, ECR, RDS (Postgres), Lambda, and multi-account networking5+ years of development background in Ruby/RoRProven experience with continuous integration tools, with a strong preference for GitHub Action expertiseMastery of IaC and configuration management via Terraform, CloudFormation, Fargate, Chef and/or comparable toolsStrong background in managing vulnerabilities, patching schedules, and operating within highly regulated frameworks (HIPAA/HITRUST)Knowledge of database management with light DBA skills; Postgres and MySQL experience preferredLeadership & Ownership: Takes charge of modernization initiatives, drives them to completion within agreed timelines, and holds themselves accountable for outcomesCommunication: Communicates effectively across the organizationContinued Learning: Proactively stays current with emerging technologies, AI tooling, and modern deployment methodologiesExecution: Strong time management, attention to detail, and analytical mindset; passionate about clean code and modern infrastructure practicesCulture: Self-starter, motivated, and results-drivenExperience working with agentic coding tools (Claude Code, Cursor, or similar) as a core part of the development workflowAWS certification (Solutions Architect, SysOps Admin Associate, or DevOps Engineer Professional)BenefitsPlus benefitsW2 optionCompany OverviewThe Carrera Agency is a talent management agency that specializes in information technology, digital strategy and design. It was founded in 2002, and is headquartered in Aliso Viejo, California, USA, with a workforce of 51-200 employees. Its website is https://www.thecarreraagency.com/.