Toptal

DevOps Engineer (Python)

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About the role

Headquarters: Remote
URL: https://www.toptal.com/

About the Role

We're looking for a DevOps Engineer to design, build, and maintain secure, scalable cloud environments for a growing organization expanding its cloud capabilities. You'll take ownership of infrastructure-as-code practices, deployment automation, and environment stability across development, staging, and production — working closely with engineering teams to keep everything running smoothly, securely, and cost-effectively.

 

This is a hands-on opportunity to shape core cloud infrastructure with direct, visible impact on engineering velocity and platform reliability.

What You'll Do

Design, build, and maintain scalable cloud infrastructure using Terraform and AWS

Automate deployment processes and optimize existing CI/CD pipelines

Collaborate with development teams to provision, configure, and troubleshoot development, staging, and production environments

Monitor infrastructure performance, manage access and security policies, and implement cloud cost optimization best practices

What You Bring

Strong hands-on experience with AWS core services, including EC2, S3, VPC, IAM, RDS, and EKS/ECS

Deep expertise in Infrastructure as Code using Terraform

Proficiency with CI/CD tools such as GitHub Actions, GitLab CI, or Jenkins

Solid experience with containerization technologies, including Docker and Kubernetes

Familiarity with scripting languages such as Bash or Python for operational automation

Understanding of networking, security best practices, and monitoring tools such as Datadog, Prometheus, or Grafana

Nice to Have

Experience supporting multiple engineering teams across parallel environments

Background in cost optimization or FinOps practices for cloud infrastructure

Exposure to compliance or security frameworks relevant to cloud environments (e.g., SOC 2, HIPAA)

To apply: https://weworkremotely.com/remote-jobs/toptal-devops-engineer-python

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Likely questions

  1. Tell us about work you have done that is close to the DevOps Engineer (Python) role.
  2. How would you approach your first 30 days at Toptal?
  3. Which of Python, Remote Collaboration and Devops have you used recently, and what did it help you achieve?
  4. Describe a time you solved a problem without waiting to be told exactly what to do.
  5. How do you stay organised and communicate clearly when working remotely?

Prepare before the call

  • A recent example that proves your experience with Python, Remote Collaboration and Devops.
  • One short story with a problem, your action, and the result.
  • Two examples that show the strengths listed on your CV.
  • A clear reason why this role and company interest you.
  • Your availability, preferred work style, and salary expectations.

Ask them

  • What would success look like in the first 90 days?
  • What are the main problems this hire should help solve?
  • How does the team give feedback and measure good work?
  • What does a normal working week look like for this role?
Practice line

I am interested in the DevOps Engineer (Python) role because I can bring practical experience in Python, Remote Collaboration and Devops, learn the team quickly, and contribute to the outcomes Toptal needs from this hire.

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