SysOps Lead - AWS certified (Remote)

About Blackfluo.ai

Blackfluo.ai is a fully remote company with teams located around the globe. We specialize in developing SaaS solutions for businesses and consulting firms. Our innovative AI assistant is designed to support daily operations by taking over repetitive and time-consuming tasks, allowing our clients to focus on what truly matters.

About the job

Location: Fully remote

Start date: ASAP

Languages: English is mandatory; French is a plus


We are seeking an experienced and passionate SysOps Lead who is proficient in Cloud computing, system design and management, and DevOps methodologies. As a SysOps Lead, you will manage and oversee the entire SysOps team across Europe, ensuring that the team adheres to best practices, while driving high-quality outcomes in the management of our Cloud infrastructure. This role demands strong leadership skills, technical expertise, and the ability to make high-level decisions while ensuring the continuous evolution of the infrastructure.

Prerequisites:

• Minimum of 7 years of experience as a SysOps Engineer or in a similar role

• Proficient in AWS

• Fluent in English (written and spoken)

• Polish nationality required

• AWS certification required

• Access to a co-working space or comfortable with full-time remote work

• Ability to adjust to local working hours

Your missions:

• Lead and manage the entire SysOps team across Europe, ensuring effective collaboration, high performance, and continuous improvement

• Build, deploy, manage, and evolve Cloud computing infrastructure in line with organizational needs

• Define standards and best practices within the SysOps domain and ensure the team adheres to them

• Collaborate with various teams (Development, Security, Operations) to ensure best practices in system design, deployment, and management

• Ensure the reliability, flexibility, scalability, and security of maintained platforms

• Oversee and contribute to the prevention and investigation of production issues

• Foster innovation within the team, providing guidance and mentorship to junior engineers

• Monitor and improve system performance, availability, and security across the infrastructure

• Lead regular cross-team communication and performance reviews, ensuring alignment with organizational objectives

Required skills:

• Expertise in Amazon Web Services (EC2, RDS, S3, etc.)

• Advanced proficiency in Docker

• Strong programming experience, ideally in Python

• Skilled in Infrastructure as Code (IaaC), with a preference for CloudFormation

• Proficient in CI/CD pipelines (Git, GitLab, Jenkins)

• Expert in Linux systems, with a preference for Amazon Linux or similar

• Solid knowledge of database systems such as MySQL, PostgreSQL, MariaDB

• Expertise in log management with tools like Elasticsearch, FluentBit, Fluentd, or Logstash

• Deep understanding of distributed systems, APIs, and cloud computing models

• Strong knowledge of security standards and best practices, with modern methods of authentication and authorization

Soft skills:

• Strong leadership and team management abilities to guide a distributed team across Europe

• Independent, self-motivated, with a strong work ethic and passion for problem-solving

• Proficiency in English is essential for international collaboration

• Familiarity with Jira and Confluence is a plus

• Experience working within an international, remote team environment is preferred

If you are passionate about leading a team through large-scale technical challenges and ensuring best practices in SysOps across a multi-country team, this position is for you.
We value curiosity, innovation, and attention to detail, and we will provide an environment where you can thrive professionally.