<div class="show-more-less-html__markup show-more-less-html__markup--clamp-after-5 relative overflow-hidden"> Mindrift is looking for skilled <strong>DevOps / Automation Engineers (Infrastructure &amp; Scaling)</strong> to join the Tendem project (https://tendem.ai/) and build and maintain scalable infrastructure for automation workflows within our hybrid AI + human environment.<br/><br/>In this role, as an AI Pilot - that's how we refer to this position at Mindrift - you'll collaborate with Tendem Agents that handle repetitive tasks, while you provide infrastructure expertise, system reliability, and performance optimization to ensure stable and scalable automation pipelines.<br/><br/>This part-time remote opportunity is ideal for professionals with hands-on experience in cloud infrastructure, system deployment, and supporting high-load automation environments.<br/><br/><strong>What We Do<br/><br/></strong>The Mindrift platform connects specialists with AI projects from major tech innovators. Our mission is to unlock the potential of Generative AI by tapping into real-world expertise from across the globe.<br/><br/><strong>About The Role<br/><br/></strong>This is a freelance role for a Tendem project. As a DevOps / Automation Engineer, you'll design, deploy, and maintain infrastructure supporting automation workflows, ensuring system stability, scalability, and high availability across environments.<br/><br/><strong>Key Responsibilities<br/><br/></strong><ul><li>Deploy and maintain self-hosted automation environments (e.g., n8n instances or similar systems)</li><li>Design and manage infrastructure to support high-volume workflows and large-scale data processing</li><li>Scale automation systems to handle concurrent workloads and performance-intensive tasks</li><li>Set up monitoring, logging, and alerting systems to track workflow performance and detect failures</li><li>Implement alerts for critical events (e.g., node failures, performance drops, system instability)</li><li>Ensure system uptime, reliability, and fault tolerance across automation pipelines<br/><br/></li></ul><strong>Compensation<br/><br/></strong>On this project, contributors can earn up to <strong>$60 per hour equivalent</strong>, depending on their level and pace of contribution.<br/><br/>Compensation varies across projects depending on scope, complexity, and required expertise. Please note that other projects on the platform may offer different earning levels based on their requirements.<br/><br/><strong>Requirements<br/><br/></strong><ul><li>At least 3 years of relevant experience in DevOps, infrastructure engineering, or backend system management (required)</li><li>Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related technical fields is a plus</li><li>Strong experience with cloud platforms, server environments, and deployment workflows</li><li>Proven ability to maintain high-availability systems and scalable architectures</li><li>Experience setting up monitoring, logging, and alerting systems (logs, metrics, uptime monitoring)</li><li>Familiarity with containerization tools (Docker or similar)</li><li>Understanding of system performance, scaling strategies, and fault tolerance</li><li>Experience supporting automation platforms and high-frequency workflows</li><li>Strong attention to detail and commitment to system reliability</li><li>Self-directed work ethic with the ability to troubleshoot and optimize infrastructure independently</li><li>Portfolio or examples demonstrating infrastructure setup, monitoring, or scaling systems is a plus</li><li>English proficiency: Upper-intermediate (B2) or above (required)<br/><br/></li></ul><strong>Benefits<br/><br/></strong><strong>Why this freelance opportunity might be a great fit for you? <br/><br/></strong><ul><li>Work fully remote on your own schedule with just a laptop and stable internet connection. </li><li>Gain hands-on experience in a unique hybrid environment where human expertise and AI agents collaborate seamlessly — a distinctive skill set in a rapidly growing field. </li><li>Participate in performance-based bonus programs that reward high-quality work and consistent delivery</li></ul> </div>