PaiDefence

Senior IoT DevOps / Cloud Engineer (MilTech)

We are a British—Ukrainian air defence tech company building distributed systems across the frontline. 

Our core value is impact for Ukraine: we build technology that makes a real difference on the actual battlefield, not in labs or on paper specs. 

We operate with a deep-tech mindset, pushing new technologies where engineering rigor truly matters. 

We value ownership and responsibility—people who execute, deliver, and stand behind the results.

 

We are looking for a high-level Senior IoT DevOps/Cloud Engineer to join our MilTech team. 

 

You will be building and scaling the infrastructure for a complex software-hardware system that operates in extreme environments. This isn’t just about “moving containers”; it’s about ensuring real-time data flow from the frontline (Edge) to the Command Center (Cloud) with 100% reliability.

 

What You’ll Do (Responsibilities)

  • Infrastructure as Code (IaC): Design and maintain scalable cloud environments (AWS/Azure/Private Cloud) using Terraform or Pulumi.
  • Edge Operations: Architect and manage CI/CD pipelines for embedded devices and SDR systems (Software-Defined Radio), including remote firmware updates (FOTA).
  • Secure Connectivity: Build and maintain secure, encrypted communication tunnels (VPN, WireGuard) between hardware units and the cloud.
  • Observability: Implement monitoring and logging for both cloud services and physical hardware units (Prometheus, Grafana, ELK).
  • Security & Hardening: Enforce strict security protocols for data at rest and in transit, ensuring compliance with defense-grade standards.

     

What We’re Looking For (Requirements)

  • Experience: 5+ years in DevOps/Cloud Engineering with at least 2 years in IoT or hardware-integrated projects.
  • Cloud Mastery: Deep knowledge of AWS/Azure (IoT Core, Greengrass is a plus) or similar cloud providers.
  • Containerization: Expert-level Docker & Kubernetes (including experience with Edge-specific distributions).
  • Programming: Strong scripting skills in Python, Bash for automation and hardware interaction.
  • Linux Power User: Experience with OS hardening, and building custom images (Yocto or Debian-based).
  • Networking: Deep understanding of networking protocols (MQTT, gRPC, Protobuf, WebSockets) and mesh networks.

     

Nice to Have (The “Bonus” Skills)

  • Experience with SDR (Software-Defined Radio) or signal processing workflows.
  • Background in cybersecurity (Penetration testing or hardware security).

     

Why Join Us?

  • Real Impact: Your code directly influences the efficiency and safety of operations on the ground.
  • Complex Challenges: We solve problems that don’t have “StackOverflow” answers.
  • Cutting-edge Tech: Work with the latest in AI, SDR, and autonomous systems.
  • Elite Team: Collaborate with veterans of the tech industry and defense experts.

     

We Offer

  • Meaningful and high-impact work in the AIR defense domain
  • Practical R&D environment with real autonomy
  • Direct influence on technical decisions and the product direction
  • Work in an experienced senior engineering team
  • Сlear, fast, senior-to-senior communication with a minimum number of team meetings
  • Office in the center of Kyiv (available for onsite work when required)
  • Full-time position
  • Location â€” all options are possible â€” offline, remote or hybrid. Occasional visits to the Kyiv office only when strictly required will be preferred.
  • Standard business hours; some tasks may require involvement outside the usual schedule (testing, critical updates)

Required domain experience

Hardware / IoT 1 year

Required languages

English B2 - Upper Intermediate
Ukrainian C2 - Proficient
Published 19 March
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