DevOps Engineer (Automation Systems) - Freelance AI Trainer

Mindrift is seeking skilled DevOps / Automation Engineers to join the Tendem project, focusing on building and maintaining scalable infrastructure for automation workflows within a hybrid AI + human environment. The role involves collaborating with Tendem Agents to ensure system reliability, performance optimization, and infrastructure support for high-load automation environments.

Location: Remote

Salary: Up to $60 per hour

Responsibilities

• Deploy and maintain self-hosted automation environments (e.g., n8n instances or similar systems)
• Design and manage infrastructure to support high-volume workflows and large-scale data processing
• Scale automation systems to handle concurrent workloads and performance-intensive tasks
• Set up monitoring, logging, and alerting systems to track workflow performance and detect failures
• Implement alerts for critical events (e.g., node failures, performance drops, system instability)
• Ensure system uptime, reliability, and fault tolerance across automation pipelines

Requirements

• At least 3 years of relevant experience in DevOps, infrastructure engineering, or backend system management
• Strong experience with cloud platforms, server environments, and deployment workflows
• Proven ability to maintain high-availability systems and scalable architectures
• Experience setting up monitoring, logging, and alerting systems (logs, metrics, uptime monitoring)
• Familiarity with containerization tools (Docker or similar)
• Understanding of system performance, scaling strategies, and fault tolerance
• Experience supporting automation platforms and high-frequency workflows
• English proficiency: Upper-intermediate (B2) or above

Benefits

• Work fully remote on your own schedule with just a laptop and stable internet connection
• Gain hands-on experience in a hybrid environment where human expertise and AI agents collaborate
• Participate in performance-based bonus programs that reward high-quality work and consistent delivery