Overview

We are an emerging payments powerhouse that offers a single unified platform for Banking & Payments powering modern commerce. Priority offers a unique family of products which integrate into SMB Payments, B2B Payments and Enterprise Payments to help businesses thrive.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design, implementation, and continuous improvement of DevOps practices with a strong emphasis on AWS infrastructure, automation, and scalability.
• Architect, deploy, and manage cloud infrastructure using Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, CloudFormation, CDK) and configuration management tools (e.g., Puppet, Ansible).
• Collaborate with Development, QA, and Security teams to embed DevSecOps practices into every stage of the software development lifecycle.
• Design and support highly automated CI/CD build and deployment pipelines on AWS as part of an internal developer platform.
• Analyze AWS resource utilization trends and deliver strategic recommendations for optimization, performance, and cost-efficiency.
• Troubleshoot and resolve escalated production issues across environments.
• Propose modernization strategies for legacy applications and workflows, moving toward cloud-native architectures and delivery models.
• Write and maintain comprehensive technical documentation that supports operational excellence.
• Mentor junior DevOps engineers, modeling technical best practices and fostering a culture of continuous improvement.
• Keep stakeholders informed through clear, consistent communication and reporting.
• Participate in after-hours support rotation and implementation efforts as needed.
• Core systems and cloud environments are highly available, automated, and secure.
• Software delivery pipelines are efficient, self-service enabled, and integrated with security and compliance controls.
• Production issues are resolved quickly, with systemic improvements made to prevent recurrence.
• Infrastructure usage is cost-effective, scalable, and aligned with growth and performance needs.
• Junior engineers are effectively supported and upskilled through mentorship and documentation.
• Product, engineering, and operations teams experience faster release cycles and greater stability due to DevOps practices.
• The DevOps team is recognized as a trusted, high-impact partner across the business.

Qualifications

• 7+ years in a cloud-based (preferably AWS) production environment.
• Strong Linux system experience (Red Hat or Oracle Linux preferred).
• 5+ years of Infrastructure as Code experience in production (Terraform, CloudFormation, CDK).
• 5+ years of scripting or system programming experience (Bash, Python, PowerShell, or Ruby).
• 3+ years of managing production infrastructure using Docker and Kubernetes.
• Proven experience with Puppet and/or Ansible in live environments.
• Deep familiarity with CI/CD tools like Jenkins, TeamCity, or Bamboo in AWS contexts.
• Production experience with Git or similar distributed version control systems.
• Strong understanding of modern software development lifecycle principles and 12-factor app methodology.
• Ability to clearly articulate infrastructure strategies and technical decisions.
• Excellent troubleshooting and multitasking skills in fast-paced environments.
• AWS certifications (e.g., Solutions Architect, DevOps Engineer).
• Certified Kubernetes Administrator (CKA or CKAS).
• Familiarity with open-source tooling and methodology.

Benefits

• 5 Days Working.
• One Complimentary Meal per Day.
• Internet Reimbursement.
• Gym Reimbursement.
• Group Medical Insurance.
• Mental Health support benefits.
• Relocation Assistance (if Applicable).