DevOps Engineer (Infra)

Yalochat

Yalochat

Software Engineering
Guatemala
Posted on Tuesday, June 11, 2024

Yalo

Hi! This is Yalo! We are on a mission to bring conversational commerce to the world...

Remember how it used to be to interact with businesses that knew and understood you, that could recommend exactly what you needed, and that with a simple message could get you what you wanted??? Yep... neither do we. That is why at Yalo we are marrying the scale of digital commerce with the personalization and simplicity of conversations to help companies delight their users.

We know that traditional SAAS companies focus on first world problems... we don't! Having started in Latin America, our roots are in Emerging Markets and therefore we care about bringing amazing experiences to a population that traditionally has been underserved, such as the small shop owner in Brazil that is ordering online for the first time.

Come Join us in our mission of improving billions of lives through the power of conversational commerce!

Your mission? 🚀

As a member of our Tech Team, you will be part of the team that will build the next generation of apps in Yalo. We use cutting-edge technologies in the industry both for backend and front-end development. We’re looking for people that will bring different solutions to the table and work with increasing standards. You will also be able to explore any career path you choose: contributor or manager

As a DevOps / Infrastructure Engineer, your mission is to create automation that lets our engineering team easily manage cloud resources themselves, making their lives simpler.

What are the responsibilities for this role?

  • Design, develop, deploy, and maintain scalable and durable automation for managing infrastructure.
  • Collaborate closely with our Staff and Senior engineers, ensuring your primary focus is on executing projects with high efficiency.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather requirements and ensure alignment with business objectives.
  • Stay updated with the latest industry trends and technologies to ensure Yalo remains at the cutting edge.
  • Share responsibility for maintaining the operational well-being of the company.
  • Participate in the on-call rotation (at least one per month)

Job Requirements

  • 5+ years of general experience in the technology industry.
  • 2+ years of experience managing Cloud resources e.g GCP, AWS or Azure.
  • Strong knowledge about Cloud Native technologies e.g Kubernetes, Docker or IaC.
  • Strong knowledge about Computer Science fundamentals e.g Networking, Databases, Storage, etc.
  • Experience with Python, Go, JavaScript, or other widely used programming languages.
  • Strong communication skills in both spoken and written English.
  • Strong problem-solving skills and a passion for innovation.
  • Proactiveness.

Nice to have

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
  • Experience managing GCP products.
  • Experience with Terraform or any other Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tool.
  • Experience with Go or Python.
  • Any of the well-known GCP certifications.

What do we offer?

  • Unlimited PTO policy
  • Competitive rewards on the market range
  • Remote working is available (-+3 hours CT)
  • Flexible time (driven by results)
  • Start-up environment
  • International teamwork
  • You and nothing else limit your career here

We care,

We keep it simple,

We make it happen,

We strive for excellence.

At Yalo, we are dedicated to creating a workplace that embodies our core values: caring, initiative, excellence, and simplicity. We believe in the power of diversity and inclusivity, where everyone's unique perspectives, experiences, and talents contribute to our collective success. As we embrace and respect our differences, we strive to create something extraordinary for the benefit of all.
We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer, providing equal opportunities to individuals regardless of race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristic. Our commitment to fairness and equality is a fundamental pillar of our company.


At Yalo, we uphold a culture of excellence. We constantly challenge ourselves to go above and beyond, delivering remarkable results and driving innovation. We encourage each team member to take initiative and make things happen, empowering them to bring their best ideas forward and contribute to our shared goals.