DevOps Engineer for Project

**Freelance DevOps Engineer (Kafka + Golang) – PST Hours**

We’re looking for a DevOps Engineer with hands-on experience in Kafka and Golang, who can work during PST hours (9 AM – 5 PM).

This role is fairly straightforward. We need someone who can take ownership, contribute independently, and help maintain and improve existing systems.

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### What you’ll be doing

* Managing and improving our Kafka setup (performance, stability, scaling)
* Working on backend tooling and services using Golang
* Setting up and maintaining CI/CD pipelines
* Handling deployments, monitoring, and general DevOps responsibilities
* Troubleshooting issues and ensuring system reliability

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### What we’re looking for

* Around 4 years of experience in DevOps or similar roles
* Strong, hands-on experience with Kafka
* Good working knowledge of Golang
* Experience with Docker and preferably Kubernetes
* Familiarity with at least one cloud platform (AWS, Azure, or GCP)
* Ability to work independently with minimal supervision

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### Important

* Availability during PST working hours (9 AM – 5 PM) is required
* This is a remote freelance/contract role with potential for long-term engagement

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### Nice to have

* Experience with Infrastructure as Code tools (e.g., Terraform)
* Familiarity with monitoring tools such as Prometheus or Grafana
* Exposure to distributed systems at scale

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### To apply

Please share:

* A brief introduction
* Relevant experience, especially with Kafka and Golang
* Confirmation of PST availability
* Expected rate

This role would suit someone who is comfortable working in a practical, problem-solving environment and can contribute without extensive guidance.