Roles & Skills
ECLARO delivers top talent for a variety of DevOps Engineer roles, tailored to meet different project needs, skills, and levels of experience and expertise. Although the specifics and titles may vary for each individual business, our experienced recruiters have a track record of success in helping businesses hire at all levels
Junior DevOps Engineers
Focus on performing basic automation tasks, assisting in the maintenance of existing CI/CD pipelines, and troubleshooting issues.
Mid-Level DevOps Engineers
Handle more complex automation and integration tasks, optimize CI/CD processes, and contribute to the development of new DevOps strategies.
Senior DevOps Engineers
Lead project planning, develop and implement complex DevOps solutions, and manage DevOps projects from start to finish.
Key skills
- Container orchestration and Kubernetes management
- Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, CloudFormation, Ansible)
- CI/CD pipeline design and implementation
- Cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP)
- Monitoring, logging, and observability tools
- Linux/Unix system administration
- Problem-solving and cross-functional collaboration
Frequently asked questions
What does a DevOps Engineer do day-to-day?
DevOps Engineers bridge development and operations by automating infrastructure, managing deployments, and optimizing system performance. Daily responsibilities include monitoring application health, responding to incidents, updating deployment pipelines, maintaining cloud infrastructure, implementing security patches, and collaborating with development teams to streamline release processes. They ensure systems are reliable, scalable, and secure while minimizing manual work through automation.
What are the key qualifications for hiring a DevOps Engineer?
Look for candidates with hands-on experience in cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP), proficiency in Infrastructure as Code tools like Terraform or CloudFormation, and expertise in CI/CD tools such as Jenkins, GitLab CI, or GitHub Actions. Strong Linux system administration skills, experience with containerization (Docker and Kubernetes), and knowledge of monitoring solutions are essential. Many top candidates hold certifications like AWS Certified Solutions Architect, Kubernetes Application Developer (CKAD), or HashiCorp Certified Terraform Associate. Communication skills and a collaborative mindset are equally important, as DevOps work requires constant interaction across teams.
How can ECLARO help us find the right DevOps Engineer?
ECLARO specializes in sourcing DevOps Engineers who match your specific technical stack and business needs. Our team pre-screens candidates for technical competency, evaluates their experience with your required tools and platforms, and assesses cultural fit with your organization. Whether you need a contractor for a short-term project, specialized infrastructure overhaul, or a full-time permanent hire, ECLARO manages the entire placement process—allowing your team to focus on core operations while we handle recruiting and vetting.
What's the difference between DevOps Engineers and Site Reliability Engineers?
While the roles overlap significantly, DevOps Engineers focus on automating infrastructure, streamlining deployment pipelines, and enabling development teams to ship code efficiently. Site Reliability Engineers (SREs) extend this philosophy by applying software engineering practices to operations, with greater emphasis on reliability metrics, incident response procedures, and system design for scale. Many organizations use these titles interchangeably, though SREs typically focus more deeply on availability, latency, and disaster recovery. When hiring through ECLARO, clarify whether you need someone who excels at automation and deployment (DevOps) or system reliability and incident management (SRE), and we'll source accordingly.
Can we hire DevOps engineers in the Philippines?
Yes. Through its ECAPTIVE dedicated-team model, ECLARO hires DevOps engineers in Metro Manila who work only for you and can cover the hours your releases and on-call rotation need. Typical work includes CI/CD pipelines, infrastructure as code, Kubernetes and cloud monitoring on AWS, Azure or Google Cloud. ECLARO also places DevOps engineers in the US.
Ways to hire through ECLARO
ECLARO can fill this role through contract or contract-to-hire staffing, direct placement, an Employer of Record (EOR), recruitment process outsourcing (RPO), or a dedicated offshore team in the Philippines (ECAPTIVE).