Associate DevOps Engineer

Murphy AI is a next-generation debt collection platform powered by artificial intelligence , designed to optimize recovery rates while maintaining respectful and personalized communication. Our advanced automation streamlines the process of collecting overdue invoices for businesses, providing a seamless and effective solution .At Murphy AI, we’re tackling one of the toughest challenges in fintech: making debt recovery more efficient, autonomous and scalable. Our AI-powered agents adapt instantly, engaging with debtors across channels like voice, email and sms to maximize results while preserving trust. By combining advanced artificial intelligence with powerful automation, we’re setting a new standard for how businesses recover payments .As a fast-growing startup that has already made an impact within less than a year in the market, we are building a talented team to scale our operations and drive our vision forwardAbout the RoleAs a Associate DevOps Engineer, your mission is to make sure Murphy runs smoothly in production every day: reliable services, clear visibility, and fast incident response. You’ll monitor our cloud infrastructure, support developers through operational ticketing, and improve runbooks and operational processes so the team can ship safely and move fast.This role is ideal if you like owning day-to-day operations, enjoy practical troubleshooting, and want to grow into a Platform/DevOps engineer with close support from senior teammates.ResponsibilitiesMonitor the platform and services (EKS, workloads, RDS/Postgres, Kafka, Airflow) using dashboards, logs, and alerts (primarily Datadog) to detect anomalies and performance degradation.Own incident response end to end: triage, prioritize, mitigate, escalate to senior engineers/service owners when needed, and keep stakeholders updated until resolution.Support development teams via ticketing (ideally Jira): gather context, propose next steps, resolve operational requests when possible, and route/escalate when appropriate.Execute recurring operational tasks (health checks, verifications, pipeline validations) following established procedures and ensuring traceability in tickets.Perform basic Kubernetes troubleshooting (EKS): assess pod/node health, resources, events, and logs to identify issues and apply safe mitigations.Contribute to Infrastructure as Code under supervision (Terraform/OpenTofu): small PRs, validations, reading plans, and applying controlled changes.Maintain and improve operational documentation: runbooks, checklists, “common issues” guides, and clear escalation criteria based on real incidents.Follow change control and security best practices: request approval for sensitive production-impacting changes, and handle IAM and secrets according to internal processes.Requirements1+ year of experience in a cloud operations / DevOps / SRE support role.Hands‑on experience operating and troubleshooting AWS services in production environments.Practical experience with Kubernetes (ideally EKS): basic diagnostics (pods, nodes, events, logs), resource concepts, and day‑to‑day operational workflows.Experience with Infrastructure as Code using Terraform or OpenTofu: running workflows under supervision, opening small PRs, and understanding plan outputs.Experience with monitoring, logs, and alerting (ideally Datadog) and responding to incidents using runbooks or defined procedures.Comfortable working with ticketing workflows (ideally Jira): clear updates, proper follow‑up, and closing with resolution details.Strong documentation skills: writing and maintaining runbooks, checklists, and “common issues” guides.Our stackInfrastructure : Microservices, Kubernetes, AWS, PostgreSQL, TerraformObservability : DataDogCI/CD : GitHub ActionsBackend : Node.js, TypeScript, Python, Kafka.⭐️ Nice to haveAWS Certified Cloud Practitioner (or Associate‑level)HashiCorp Terraform AssociateCKA (Certified Kubernetes Administrator)LPIC‑1 (Linux Professional Institute Certification)What we offerSalary : €30.000–€40.000 gross/yearStock options : Because we all build Murphy together – you'll own a piece of what we’re creating.Impact : Be part of our startup journey from day one, playing a key role in our growth and building something meaningful from the ground up.Learning : Continuous development through trainings, knowledge‑sharing, and exposure to other top‑tier startups in our ecosystem.Healthy meals : No more boring tupperware – enjoy daily meals with Nora Foods . We cover 50% of each orderCobee card : Flexible compensation for transport and restaurants , so you can make the most of your net salary.‍♂️ Ride into work : Forget traffic jams – hop on your Panot e‑bike and cruise to the office We cover 50% of your subscription.Hybrid & Flexible : Our default setup is hybrid – 3 days a week at our office in Poblenou, surrounded by a thriving tech scene, and 2 days of remote work. But if there’s one thing that defines us, it’s flexibility: we trust you to organize your time and space in the way that helps you do your best work.Our ProcessWe believe that hiring is a two‑way street: while we get to know you, you also deserve the chance to understand who we are, how we work, and what makes Murphy AI special. Here’s what you can expect:1️⃣ First Interview – Getting to Know YouA conversation with a future teammate who’s excited to find a new colleague. We’ll talk about your story, what drives you, and what you’re looking for next—no trick questions, just a genuine exchange.2️⃣ Second Interview – Deep DiveYou’ll meet the Hiring Manager and potentially another team member. This is a more technical discussion where we explore your skills in detail, walk through real scenarios, and answer any questions you might have about the role.3️⃣ Tech Assessment or Business CaseA practical exercise to see how you approach challenges similar to those you’d tackle at Murphy. You’ll have time to reflect and showcase your thinking—no rush, no surprises.4️⃣ Coffee at the Office with the FoundersFinally, you’ll join us in our Barcelona office for a relaxed coffee with the founders and the Hiring Manager. It’s the perfect opportunity to experience our culture firsthand and meet more of the team who could soon be your colleagues.To learn more about how we hire and what to expect at every step, feel free to explore our Hiring GuideWe are committed to building a diverse, inclusive, and equitable workplace where everyone, regardless of background, identity, or experience, feels valued and empowered to thrive. We believe that different perspectives drive innovation and success, and we actively foster an environment where all voices are heard and respected.#J-18808-Ljbffr