LEAD DEVOPS ENGINEER - AZURE CLOUD

Role: Lead Cloud Architect & DevOps MastermindLongterm goal: Help Us Build the Next Tech UnicornsLocation: Remote (with quarterly travel to San Antonio, TX - all costs covered by the company)Comp package: $4,500-$6,500 per month + monthly performance bonuses + 30% yearly performance bonus + 20% from our startup companies' exits (going public or selling the companies); this 20% is shared with all Contractors and employees. Contract type: B2B---Who We AreJubile Ventures isn't a typical tech company - we're a Venture Builder and Holding Company that transforms visionary ideas into market-disrupting businesses. We don't just invest; we build, scale, and exit companies that change the world. Our mission? Creating millionaires through successful exits, and we're looking for a DevOps leader who wants to be part of this journey.Your Initial Mission: JobPiloteerYour journey begins with JobPiloteer - our flagship project revolutionizing how Europeans find employment. This isn't just another job board; it's a sophisticated platform using AI and data analytics to transform the employment landscape. You'll be the architect behind its infrastructure, scaling it from thousands to millions of users.As we succeed with JobPiloteer, you'll expand your impact across our portfolio:WoundLocal (biotech meets AI for revolutionary wound care)Otterbot (democratizing trading through innovative platforms)CryoFuture (pushing boundaries in cryopreservation)AnimeAI (revolutionizing entertainment with AI-generated anime)---The Technical ChallengeYour 90-Day ObjectivesInfrastructure TransformationMigrate to Kubernetes on Azure AKSReduce deployment time to under 5 minutesImplement zero-downtime deploymentsDesign auto-scaling infrastructureEstablish cloud-native best practicesCost Optimization CampaignTarget: 40% reduction in cloud costsImplement FinOps practicesOptimize resource allocationSet up cost monitoring per serviceLeverage Azure reserved instancesObservability RevolutionImplement comprehensive loggingCreate real-time monitoring dashboardsSet up predictive alertingEnable distributed tracingEstablish incident response protocols---Key Performance IndicatorsWe measure success through clear metrics:Deployment Excellence:Deploy 10+ times dailyDeployment time Rollback time Success rate > 99%Infrastructure Efficiency:Cost reduction: 40% YoYResource utilization > 80%Autoscaling response System uptime: 99.99%Performance Metrics:API response Page load Error rate Resource utilization ---Our Tech StackPrimary Technologies:Azure (AKS, DevOps, Functions)Kubernetes & Container OrchestrationTerraform & ARM TemplatesGitHub ActionsPython & Shell ScriptingMonitoring Tools (Prometheus, Grafana, ELK)React apps---What Sets You ApartTechnical Excellence:Azure Solutions Architect Expert (AZ-305) + Azure DevOps Expert (AZ-400)7+ years DevOps experience (4+ with Azure)Deep Kubernetes and Terraform expertiseProduction-grade CI/CD pipeline masteryProven 40%+ cloud cost optimization track recordPython automation expertiseLeadership Qualities:Independent decision-makerStrategic thinkerTeam mentorClear communicator (English)B2B ready with quarterly US travel flexibilityBonus Points:Azure Security (AZ-500)Kubernetes certs (CKA/CKS)Startup experienceReact/Node.js knowledge---The CommitmentThis role demands exceptional dedication:Long hours when neededHigh-pressure environmentsQuick decision-makingContinuous learningQuarterly travel to San Antonio (2-4 weeks, fully covered)---The Reward StructureBase Package:$4,500 - $6,500 monthly (B2B contract)Equipment and setup allowanceQuarterly US travel coverageFlexible remote workThe Real Money Maker:Equity in portfolio companiesExit participation (previous exits have created millionaires)Performance bonusesProfit sharing opportunities---The CultureWe're building unicorns, and that requires:Fast-paced, high-energy environmentDirect communicationResults-driven mindsetInnovation-focused approachGlobal, multi-cultural teamNo bureaucracy or corporate politicsTravel & CollaborationQuarterly trips to San AntonioTwo weeks per quarterAll expenses coveredStrategic planning sessionsTeam building eventsFace-to-face collaboration---Why This MattersYou're not just joining a company; you're becoming part of a venture builder that:Creates and scales multiple startupsOffers diverse technical challengesProvides real equity opportunitiesBuilds products affecting millionsValues technical excellenceThe Fine PrintB2B contract required (own company)Remote work with US travelFlexible hours (startup intensity)You pay for your taxes, health insurance, and equipment---Is This You?We're looking for someone who:Lives and breathes cloud architectureThrives in startup environmentsWants to build the next unicornValues ownership and resultsIs ready for a technical leadership roleRemember: Unicorns aren't built in 9-to-5 jobs. They're built by exceptional people who go all in, who see obstacles as opportunities, and who understand that extraordinary results require extraordinary effort.Ready to Build the Future?If you're excited about:Building infrastructure that scales, Leading technical transformation, Creating real wealth through exits, Working with cutting-edge tech, Being part of something extraordinary...Then we should talk :) :)