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Remote DevOps Engineer jobs are open across the U.S. at remote-first firms and distributed engineering teams in software, cloud infrastructure, fintech, and healthcare technology. Employers hiring remotely right now include Enlighten, GliaCell Technologies, and ServiceNow. See the openings below and apply to the ones that match your experience.
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Our client is seeking a remote Cloud DevOps Engineer – Scientific Applications to support the modernization and migration of scientific applications from on-premises environments into modern cloud platforms in a remote work environment.
This is a hands-on engineering role focused on CI/CD automation, Python development, containerization, Kubernetes, and cloud deployment. Working alongside cloud architects, developers, engineers, and security teams, you will help move scientific workloads into secure, scalable, and highly automated cloud environments.
The ideal candidate has practical experience building CI/CD pipelines, configuring GitLab Runners, developing Python-based automation, containerizing applications with Docker, and deploying workloads through Kubernetes.
Success in this role means delivering reliable, repeatable, well-documented pipelines and application deployments that support efficient cloud migration and ongoing operations.
What You Will Do
Develop and maintain CI/CD automation supporting scientific application development and cloud migration.
Configure, build, and support GitLab Runners used for automated build, testing, and deployment workflows.
Develop Python applications, scripts, and automation supporting application migration and deployment.
Build and maintain Docker container images for scientific and technical applications.
Develop and support Kubernetes-based application deployments.
Integrate Docker and Kubernetes workloads into automated CI/CD pipelines.
Partner with cloud architects, developers, and engineers to ensure applications deploy and integrate successfully within cloud environments.
Troubleshoot CI/CD pipeline failures, container issues, Kubernetes deployment problems, and integration challenges.
Support the migration of scientific applications from on-premises environments to cloud platforms.
Implement Infrastructure as Code and configuration-management practices used to automate environment provisioning and application deployment.
Research, evaluate, implement, and document new cloud, DevOps, and automation technologies introduced into the environment.
Support the implementation and modernization of application platforms and their underlying technology stacks.
Work with information-security teams to implement cybersecurity updates and technical security requirements.
Support project collaboration and development workflows using Jira, Confluence, Bitbucket, and related technologies.
Develop and maintain technical documentation supporting deployments, troubleshooting, operations, and knowledge sharing.
Collaborate with technical teams to improve automation, reliability, repeatability, and deployment efficiency.
Perform other related engineering responsibilities as assigned.
What You Will Bring
Required Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Technology, or a related technical discipline.
2–4 years of professional experience supporting cloud migration, DevOps, software engineering, or scientific application environments.
Hands-on experience migrating or modernizing applications from on-premises environments into cloud platforms.
Strong hands-on experience programming or scripting in Python.
Experience building and working with Docker containers.
Experience deploying and supporting applications using Kubernetes.
Hands-on experience building or supporting CI/CD pipelines.
Experience configuring and using GitLab Runners.
Experience with Infrastructure as Code and/or configuration-management technologies.
Experience working with cloud platforms such as AWS, Microsoft Azure, or Google Cloud Platform.
Understanding of DevOps principles and automated enterprise deployment practices.
Experience troubleshooting CI/CD, container, Kubernetes, application-deployment, or cloud-migration issues.
Strong written, verbal, analytical, and technical-documentation skills.
Ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience supporting scientific, research, environmental, geospatial, or other technical applications.
Federal government or government-contracting experience.
Experience with AWS.
Experience using Jira, Confluence, and Bitbucket.
Experience supporting secure or regulated cloud environments.
Experience working with information-security teams on application or infrastructure remediation.
Familiarity with Git-based development and deployment workflows.
Work Authorization / Security Clearance Requirements
Ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust.
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Who's Hiring
Top Industries Hiring
- Technology & Software
- Law & Legal Services
- Non-Profit & Social Services
- Healthcare & Medical Services
- Biotechnology & Pharmaceuticals
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in remote DevOps engineer jobs.
- Proficiency with at least one major cloud platform such as AWS, Azure, or GCP
- Experience with containerization and orchestration tools including Docker and Kubernetes
- Hands-on experience building and maintaining CI/CD pipelines using tools like Jenkins or GitHub Actions
- Infrastructure-as-code experience with Terraform, Ansible, or CloudFormation
- Scripting ability in Python, Bash, or Go for automation and tooling
- Bachelor's degree in computer science, information technology, or a related field or equivalent experience
Tips for Your Remote DevOps Engineer Job Search
Show async communication skills upfront
Remote devops teams move through written Slack threads, incident runbooks, and async Jira updates, not hallway conversations. Highlight your written documentation, postmortems, or runbooks in your application materials so hiring managers can see you'll function without real-time hand-holding.
Build a public infrastructure portfolio
Remote employers can't watch you work, so your GitHub or GitLab history does the talking. Push working Terraform modules, Kubernetes manifests, or CI/CD pipeline configs that demonstrate real infrastructure thinking, not just tutorial reproductions.
Apply early to remote roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists remote devops engineer openings from across the U.S. in one place. Search current roles by skill set and apply directly to the ones that match your stack before competition builds up on newer postings.
Prepare for distributed-team interview formats
Remote devops interviews often include async take-home infrastructure tasks or live pair-debugging sessions over video. Practice narrating your reasoning out loud while working through a broken pipeline or misconfigured deployment, since remote teams evaluate your thought process as much as the fix.
Remote DevOps Engineer Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a remote devops engineer job?
Target remote-first companies and distributed engineering teams, which hire devops engineers without geographic constraints and screen specifically for async work skills. Remote employers look for demonstrated self-direction, clear written communication for async handoffs, and hands-on fluency with tools like Terraform, Kubernetes, CI/CD pipelines, and cloud platforms. Public infrastructure projects, open-source contributions, and documented incident postmortems give you a concrete edge over candidates without remote-specific evidence.
Which companies hire remote devops engineers?
Remote devops engineer roles are posted by Enlighten, GliaCell Technologies, and ServiceNow and others right now, based on current remote listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Remote-first software companies, distributed fintech teams, and cloud-native healthcare platforms make up a large share of employers posting these roles.
Can you get a remote devops engineer job with no experience?
Yes, but remote entry-level devops roles are harder to land because employers expect you to troubleshoot and ship independently from day one. Smaller remote-first startups and cloud consultancies are the most likely to consider candidates without formal experience. A public portfolio with working CI/CD pipelines, containerized projects, or IaC scripts, combined with certifications in AWS, Azure, or GCP, opens the door where a resume alone won't.
Do you need a degree for remote devops engineer jobs?
Not always. Remote employers hiring devops engineers weigh demonstrable skills and real infrastructure work far more than a formal degree, especially at companies that operate fully distributed. Certifications from major cloud providers, a documented GitHub history, and evidence of shipping reliable systems carry real weight. Some senior roles at larger organizations list a degree as preferred, but it's rarely a strict barrier if your skills are clear.
Which industries hire the most remote devops engineers?
Remote devops engineer roles concentrate in Technology & Software, Law & Legal Services, and Non-Profit & Social Services, based on current remote listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. These sectors rely on distributed engineering teams that need devops engineers to maintain cloud infrastructure, automate deployments, and keep systems reliable across time zones.
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