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Senior DevOps Engineer

Company And Culture

Created in 2002 by Marc Eckō, Complex is a leading global youth entertainment network showcasing the evolution of major pop culture categories, including streetwear and style, music, sneakers, and sports. Complex is a juggernaut in the content and culture space, delivering unprecedented global reach.

Complex is the world’s definitive cultural commerce, content, and experiential platform. We have created an all-new operating system built for the next generation, seamlessly integrating discovery, inspiration, community, and shopping. The company represents an expansion of the original vision with a deep understanding of convergence culture and its impact on contemporary society.

Whether through video, long-form editorial, or social content, Complex tells stories that engage dynamic conversation with our communities. Our internet-breaking cover stories document the heroes of culture and take them to the next level through product collaboration and shoppability.

Complex has become experts in creating immersive environments at our IRL experiences and cultural events. ComplexCon is our flagship festival bringing together the world’s most influential brands and artists for an unforgettable weekend of style, sneakers, art, design, food, music, inspiration and more.

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Join us to help redefine the way people shop, while building a global marketplace that moves at the speed of culture. Complex is committed to building a high performing team that is passionate about what they do and the communities we serve.

Everyone at Complex truly believes in the company and its mission; it’s a requirement for working here. There is synergy within the teams that make Complex what it is, a well-oiled machine. Employees are at the forefront of the company's success because every one of us is given the opportunity to provide suggestions, feedback, and direction.

About the Role

We're seeking a Senior DevOps Engineer to join our team who will be responsible for service delivery, reliability, and scalability. This is a hands-on technical role focused on infrastructure-as-code implementation, automation, and ensuring system reliability. You'll work in a fast-paced environment, participating in on-call rotations while having the opportunity to mentor junior engineers and shape our technical infrastructure.

What You Will Do

Design and maintain cloud infrastructure using Terraform, AWS Cloud
Formation, and Helm Charts while implementing security best practices including SAST and DAST
Develop and optimize CI/CD pipelines to enhance application security and streamline release processes
Build and maintain comprehensive monitoring and observability systems using tools like Grafana and DataDog to ensure high system availability
Lead infrastructure automation and configuration management initiatives while collaborating with Product Management on technical requirements and scalability
Architect and maintain production environments, focusing on microservices architecture and container orchestration
Provide technical mentorship and guidance to junior team members while participating in cross-functional initiatives
Participate in on-call rotations to maintain system reliability
Work on system architecture, design, and infrastructure automation through IaC

Who You Are (Required):

A seasoned professional with 5+ years of experience in SRE, DevOps, or equivalent engineering roles
An expert in cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, Azure) with deep knowledge of Infrastructure-as-Code tools (Terraform, Helm, AWS CloudFormation)
Strong experience with Kubernetes and container orchestration
Deep knowledge of microservices architecture and Linux systems
A skilled programmer comfortable with Python, Go, or Bash, particularly in implementing automation and tooling
A strong communicator who can work effectively in ambiguous environments and collaborate across teams
Someone who maintains a strong focus on security and stability

Who You Are (Preferred):

Experience building complex systems supporting 100,000+ users
Prior experience with e-commerce systems and Shopify
Background in team leadership or mentorship
Experience with all stages of SDLC
Experience working in fast-paced startup environments

What We Offer

Best in class health, dental, and vision insurance
Healthcare FSA
Dependent Care FSA
Commuter Benefits FSA
Short-term/long-term disability and life insurance
Paid Parental leave
401k with 4% match
Pet Insurance
Legal and Identity Theft Plans
Vacation time and sick days

$140,000 - $160,000 a year

The Pay Range, which consists of salary and commission, for this position is listed. Actual pay will vary based on factors including, but not limited to location, experience, and performance. The range listed is just one component of Complex Total Rewards offerings for employees.

We're an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.

The above statements cover what are generally believed to be principal and essential functions of the job. Specific circumstances may allow or require some incumbents assigned to the job to perform a different combination of duties.

Complex participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S.

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What You Should Know About Senior DevOps Engineer, Complex

Join Complex as a Senior DevOps Engineer in beautiful Los Angeles, where you can make a real impact on the future of cultural commerce and community engagement. Here at Complex, we pride ourselves on being at the cutting edge of popular culture, and as part of our talented team, you’ll play a pivotal role in designing and maintaining our cloud infrastructure using tools like Terraform and AWS CloudFormation. This hands-on position requires you to get your hands dirty with infrastructure-as-code implementation, automation, and ensuring reliability across our services. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and enjoy the challenge of optimizing CI/CD pipelines, setting up monitoring systems with Grafana and DataDog, and leading initiatives for infrastructure automation, we want to hear from you! Your expertise in microservices architecture and container orchestration will help us quickly develop and scale our operations as we redefine the way people engage with culture. Plus, you’ll have the opportunity to mentor junior engineers, shaping the next generation of talent at Complex. If you're passionate about security, stability, and innovation, and want to join a team that truly values input and collaboration, this is the place for you. Let’s create immersive experiences together and propel Complex into the future of cultural storytelling.

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What are the main responsibilities of a Senior DevOps Engineer at Complex?

As a Senior DevOps Engineer at Complex, your primary responsibilities include designing and maintaining our cloud infrastructure utilizing tools like Terraform and AWS CloudFormation. You will also be expected to develop and optimize CI/CD pipelines, implement security best practices, and build comprehensive monitoring systems to ensure high availability and performance. Mentorship of junior engineers and participating in on-call rotations are also integral parts of your role.