The opportunity timeline

• Overview

  InnovateTech is hiring a DevOps Engineer in Downey, CA.

• Role description

  We believe the best technology engineers ask why before they ask how, and that's the DevOps Engineer we're recruiting in Downey. The structure is built for growth: $106,000 - $149,000 now, technology ownership soon, and an InnovateTech ladder that keeps adding rungs.

  Key Responsibilities

  • Tune Amazon ECS caching so InnovateTech survives the Downey launch spike on the same hardware
  • Spike a Strategic Planning proof of concept fast when InnovateTech needs a yes-or-no answer
  • Catch the Infrastructure as Code race conditions that only surface under Downey peak traffic
  • Trace a fast-moving technology bug across three Project Management services to the one bad line
  • Mentor the mid-level cohort through their first real Redis on-call at InnovateTech
  • Ship Self-Motivation experiments fast, kill the losers, and double down on what sticks
  • Identify bottlenecks and propose architectural improvements proactively

  What You'll Bring

  • CKA Certification fundamentals plus the Microsoft Azure polish clients notice
  • Comfort presenting to a CA-wide audience without a script
  • The communication discipline to over-share early and trim later
  • Critical thinking skills and sound, independent judgment
  • 5+ years of Amazon ECS reps, not just Amazon ECS exposure

  The scrappy people at InnovateTech have spent years proving that world-class GitOps can absolutely come out of Downey. We hire purpose-led people, get out of their way, and let the Cross-Functional Collaboration results speak.

  Beginning at $106,000 - $149,000, your growth is mentored, your benefits are full, and your hours flex to match life in Downey, CA.

  The InnovateTech team is scaling in Downey, CA, and we are hiring for it now.

  Tell us about the mission-soaked project you're proudest of when you apply for this DevOps Engineer seat.

• Required skills

  • Microsoft Azure
  • Cost Optimization
  • Amazon ECS
  • CKA Certification
  • AWS Solutions Architect
  • Ansible
  • Redis
  • GitOps
  • Disaster Recovery
  • Infrastructure as Code
  • Strategic Planning
  • Self-Motivation
  • Project Management
  • Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Benefits & perks

  • Public transit subsidy
  • Will preparation services
  • Tax preparation assistance
  • Mental health support services
  • Training Budget
  • Accidental death and dismemberment coverage

• Apply before 2026-09-06

  Submit your application for this Freelance technology position.