Backend Developer:in - DevOps Engineer

Mercor is hiring on behalf of a leading AI lab for an experienced Backend & DevOps Engineer to design, build, and scale microservices-based infrastructure that powers next-generation AI systems. You’ll own both core backend services and infrastructure automation , ensuring distributed systems are fast, reliable, and secure . This position blends software engineering, DevOps, and system design , working closely with research and engineering teams to deliver production-grade, scalable AI infrastructure .
Responsibilities

Architect and develop high-performance, fault-tolerant microservices .
Build and maintain CI/CD pipelines , deployment workflows , and infrastructure-as-code .
Manage Kubernetes clusters , cloud infrastructure (AWS/GCP), and container orchestration.
Implement monitoring, observability, and security best practices .
Collaborate with backend and AI teams to optimize system performance and reliability.
Continuously improve automation, deployment speed, and operational efficiency.
Requirements

3+ years of experience in backend engineering and/or DevOps roles.
Strong understanding of microservices architecture and API design .
Proficiency in Go, Python, Node.js, or Java .
Hands-on experience with Docker, Kubernetes , and cloud environments (AWS/GCP).
Familiarity with Terraform, Helm, ArgoCD, or GitHub Actions .
Experience with databases (PostgreSQL, MongoDB, Redis) and message queues (Kafka, RabbitMQ, NATS).
Solid grasp of monitoring stacks (Prometheus, Grafana, ELK) and CI/CD principles .
Bonus Points

Experience in AI/ML infrastructure or large-scale distributed systems .
Contributions to open-source DevOps or backend frameworks.
Knowledge of GitOps , serverless , or edge computing .
Pay & Work Structure

You’ll be classified as an hourly contractor to Mercor.
Paid weekly via Stripe Connect, based on hours logged.
Remote and flexible working style.