Experienced Cloud Engineer (AWS)

At Mindera, we believe that software is built by people, for people with high performance systems that impact users worldwide. We are looking for a Cloud Engineer to join an agile, collaborative team where your voice matters as much as your code.

You won’t just be managing infrastructure, you’ll be a technical partner helping us build resilient systems that scale.

We value empathy, self-organization, and the courage to take risks. If you love solving complex problems and believe that teaching others is the best way to learn, you’ll feel right at home here.

We’re looking for someone who loves to build, learn, and guide others. You’ll be working closely with our leadership (CEO/COO) and our clients, so clear communication and a collaborative spirit are key.

National and international expected traveling time varies according to project/client and organizational needs: 0%-15% estimated.

💪 How You’ll Contribute

• Build & Maintain: Own the lifecycle of our AWS cloud infrastructure, ensuring it’s secure, cost-effective, and high-performing.
• Enable Teams: Work closely with developers and leadership (including our CEO and COO) to integrate DevOps best practices into the daily workflow.
• Automate Everything: Use Infrastructure as Code (IaC) and CI/CD pipelines to create smooth, reliable deployment experiences.
• Continuous Improvement: Participate in root cause analysis and observability efforts to help the whole team learn from every challenge.

Requirements

🌿 We’re Looking for Someone Who…

• Has a Growth Mindset: You are comfortable navigating Unix systems and enjoy the "detective work" of troubleshooting.
• Values Collaboration: You believe in the power of a "politics free" environment and thrive when working toward a common goal with minimal supervision.
• Communicates with Clarity: You are comfortable explaining technical concepts to various stakeholders in English.

🛠️ Your Technical Toolkit:

• Cloud: Solid experience with AWS (Networking, Accounts, and Infrastructure).
• Automation/IaC: Proficiency with Terraform/Terragrunt and Ansible.
• Containers: Hands-on with Kubernetes, Docker, and Helm Charts.
• CI/CD: Experience setting up pipelines via GitHub Actions, Gitlab, or Jenkins.
• Observability: Familiarity with Grafana, Kibana, DataDog, or CloudWatch.
• Scripting: Comfortable writing in Bash, Python, or Javascript/Typescript.

💬 Recruitment Stages

• Screening - Reviewing CVs and eligibility verification.
• 1st Call - 30 minute call to access Technical & Culture Fit with IT Recruiter.
• Tech Interview - 2 hour call with two of our Cloud Engineers to assess your technical knowledge in depth. The interview includes a theoretical section based on test-case scenarios as well as live practical exercises
• Cultural Interview - 1-hour call with a Minder to assess cultural fit with Mindera and align expectations for both parties.
• Project/Client Call - A 30 minute to 1 hour call with the client or project team to assess your technical fit for a specific project and align expectations.

Benefits

🎊 What’s in it for You?

We work in Self-organization culture and therefore we offer a flexible, supportive environment where you are trusted to manage your own time and career.

• Well-being First: health insurance and "Open Holidays" because we trust you to know when you need a break.
• Flexible Working hours and Work: Work from our vibrant hubs in Porto, Aveiro, or Coimbra, or choose a remote setup that works for you. As long as you are based in Portugal :)
• Career Growth: A dedicated budget for training and conferences, plus a transparent profit-sharing model.
• Tools for Success: Choose Laptop & Peripherals that best suit your needs, plus Hotspot with unlimited usage (PT), for work or Netflix ;)
• Team work makes the dream Work: Mindera Annual Trip, Sports, and sharing groups to connect and have fun!

🫂Why Mindera?

At Mindera, we use technology to build products we are proud of, with people we love.

We believe diverse teams build better products. Mindera is a place where you can be your authentic self, regardless of gender, age, ethnicity, religion, or background. We strive to create an environment where everyone feels they belong and has an equal opportunity to grow.

Most of all, you get to work with a group of great people in a politics free environment where the whole team owns the project together. Our culture reflects our lean and self-management mindset, encouraging colleagues to take risks, make decisions, collaborate openly, and communicate with everyone.

Freedom and responsibility go hand in hand, and we value commitment, feedback, and empathy. We are proud of our work and love learning about everything as we navigate an Agile, Lean, and collaborative environment.

😊 Curious to know more? Check out our Blog and our Handbook!

Our offices are located: Porto, Portugal | Aveiro, Portugal | Coimbra, Portugal | Leicester, UK | San Diego, USA | San Francisco, USA | Chennai, India | Bengaluru, India | Cluj-Napoca, Romania | Blumenau, Brazil