Freelance DevOps Engineer (Fully Remote, Part time)

About TrekkSoft

Part of the TSG (Tourism Software Group), TrekkSoft is a leading online booking software provider transforming the tours and activities market through constantly evolving booking and payment solutions. Behind TrekkSoft is a diverse and dynamic team representing 15+ nationalities. We operate globally, with our main base in Barcelona, Spain.

Join us as a Freelance DevOps Engineer and help keep our platform scalable, secure, and highly available.

Our commitment to Diversity & Inclusion

At TrekkSoft, we are committed to an inclusive and fair hiring process that values diversity in all its forms. We do not discriminate based on race, gender, age, religion, background, or any other characteristic. As an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE), we focus on finding the best fit for the role while embracing the unique perspectives and talents each candidate brings.

Role overview

TrekkSoft is looking for a Freelance DevOps Engineer to join our team at 50% capacity. This is a fully remote role with flexible working hours, designed for an experienced professional who values autonomy and ownership.

In this role, you will be responsible for ensuring the reliability, scalability, and high availability of our infrastructure. You will work closely with engineering teams in an Agile environment, contributing to continuous improvement of our systems and processes.

You will work with a modern cloud-based stack, including:

• Cloud & Infrastructure: AWS, Terraform, Ansible
• Containerization: Docker
• Databases & Caching: MongoDB, MariaDB, Redis, Memcached

Key responsibilities

• Design, maintain, and improve cloud infrastructure on AWS to ensure high availability and performance.
• Manage infrastructure as code using Terraform and Ansible.
• Build, deploy, and maintain Docker-based environments.
• Monitor system performance, reliability, and security; proactively identify and resolve issues.
• Support database and caching layers, including MongoDB, MariaDB, Redis, and Memcached.
• Collaborate with developers and product teams within Agile ceremonies and workflows.
• Improve CI/CD pipelines and deployment processes where needed.
• Document infrastructure, processes, and best practices clearly and consistently.

Recruitment process & expectations

By applying for this position, you acknowledge and agree that, as part of TrekkSoft’s recruitment process, you may be asked to participate in interviews, technical discussions, or practical exercises.

These steps are designed to assess your experience and suitability for the role and are an integral part of our selection process. Please note that these assessments are not financially compensated.

Assessment Integrity & Disclaimer

To ensure a fair and transparent hiring process, the use of scripts, automation tools, AI-assisted solutions, or external help during any stage of the recruitment assessments is strictly forbidden.

Any indication that such tools or assistance have been used will result in immediate disqualification from the recruitment process. We value authenticity and are committed to evaluating each candidate based on their own skills, knowledge, and experience.

Requirements

What we are looking for

• Minimum 5 years of relevant DevOps experience.
• Strong hands-on experience with AWS and cloud infrastructure.
• Proven expertise in Terraform and Ansible.
• Solid experience with Docker and containerized environments.
• Experience managing production databases and caching systems.
• Strong understanding of system reliability, scalability, and security best practices.
• Comfortable working remotely, managing your own time, and taking ownership.
• Clear communicator who collaborates effectively with distributed teams.
• Experienced in pairing and collaborative problem-solving to deliver high-quality solutions.

Nice to have

• Experience with Kubernetes or container orchestration platforms.
• Hands-on experience with CI/CD pipelines (e.g. GitHub Actions, GitLab CI, Jenkins).
• Familiarity with monitoring and observability tools (e.g. Prometheus, Grafana, CloudWatch).
• Experience with security best practices, IAM, and secrets management.
• Background in high-traffic SaaS platforms or travel-tech environments.
• Previous experience working as a freelancer or contractor in distributed teams.

Benefits

• 💰 Competitive salary.  
• 🏡 Remote-first working model with flexible hours.  
• 📚 Support for online learning and certifications to help you level up your skills.  
• ✈️ Possibility to attend an annual company offsite week to connect and bond with your colleagues in person (depending on location).
• 👶 Parental stipend to make those first months easier.  
• 💚 Paid sick days, vacation, and public holidays.  
• 🌍 Be part of a highly international, motivated, and fun team.  
• 🚀 Fast-paced, dynamic environment with plenty of opportunities to make an impact.