DevOps Engineer at Kinsta

At Kinsta, we have built one of the world’s leading managed WordPress hosting platforms, serving a vibrant community of over 120,000 businesses ranging from agile startups to major universities and Fortune 500 firms. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in our 97% customer satisfaction rating, a milestone we reach by constantly pushing ourselves to grow and innovate. We believe in a culture where team members own their work and support one another, all within a flexible, remote-first environment where leadership is always in your corner.

The opportunity

We are looking for a senior DevOps Engineer to join our team and focus on the intersection of PHP development and infrastructure. You will play a vital role in maintaining the tools that keep our platform running, specifically focusing on our must-use plugins and our internal application monitoring system. This position is perfect for someone who enjoys building high-quality software while also stepping into SysOps duties to ensure our hosting environment remains reliable, scalable, and secure for our global user base.

A day in the life

• You will take ownership of developing and maintaining our core PHP-based tools, including our internal APM system and essential WordPress plugins.
• You will collaborate with our engineering team to enhance our infrastructure through automation, ensuring that our systems are both efficient and highly scalable.
• You will support our operational needs by participating in SysOps tasks, assisting with incident resolution, and monitoring system health during busy periods.

Who you are

You are a seasoned professional who communicates fluently in English and brings a deep technical background to the table. You are comfortable working in a remote, distributed team and possess the following qualifications:

• At least 3 years of hands-on experience with Linux, specifically with Ubuntu, and the confidence to manage SysOps responsibilities.
• At least 3 years of professional PHP development experience, with a specialized focus on the WordPress ecosystem.
• Experience with deployment and automation tools, with Ansible being a significant advantage.
• A proactive mindset that thrives on troubleshooting complex performance and reliability issues in live production environments.

Why you'll love it here

We work hard to ensure our team feels supported, valued, and empowered to grow. When you join us, you will enjoy a variety of perks designed to promote balance and long-term success:

• A truly remote work environment with flexible hours to help you manage your time effectively.
• Generous paid time off and maternity/paternity leave to ensure you have time for what matters most.
• Comprehensive vision and dental insurance plans.
• A 401k retirement plan to help you plan for your future.
• Dedicated resources for professional development so you can continue to sharpen your skills and advance your career.