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Amdava M.

Nairobi, Kenya

$50/hr
4.7
152 jobs

- I love designing, building and managing infrastructure for production workloads, from startups to enterprises, across all major clouds and on premises - Expert n8n, ERPNext setup and configuration for production workloads. - If you need data privacy - here is a list of self hosted solutions I can set up for you - checkout on github this repo awesome-selfhosted.

  • Deployment Automation
  • Kubernetes
  • Terraform
  • Google Cloud Platform
  • Azure DevOps
  • Cloud Implementation
  • Cloud Architecture
  • Linux
  • Infrastructure Management
  • Cloud Engineering Consultation
  • IaaS
  • Solution Architecture
  • AWS CloudFront
Mori I.

Nairobi, Kenya

$20/hr
4.5
12 jobs

Overview: Cloud Solutions Architect | Multi-Cloud Strategist | IaC Automation Expert I’m a battle-tested Cloud Architect with extensive experience designing and deploying highly available, cost-optimized infrastructure across AWS, Azure, Google Cloud Platform, and Digital Ocean. From greenfield deployments to large-scale migrations, I specialize in multi-cloud strategies, EC2 cost optimization, and automating infrastructure with Terraform (and Tofu). My solutions are built to be secure, scalable, and cost-efficient, empowering businesses to scale globally without blowing the budget. Key Cloud Competencies: Multi-Cloud Deployments: Expert in architecting hybrid and cross-cloud infrastructures EC2 Optimization: Right-sizing, spot instances, autoscaling groups, instance scheduling Terraform / Tofu: Clean, reusable, modular IaC for cloud-native, multi-environment setups Cost Governance: Budgets, alerts, and FinOps strategies that keep infrastructure lean High Availability & Resilience: Load balancing, failover strategies, multi-region deployments Cloud Security: IAM policies, VPC design, encryption at rest/in-transit, Zero Trust architecture CI/CD: Infrastructure pipelines using Terraform Cloud, GitHub Actions, Jenkins Toolbox Highlights: Terraform, Tofu, Terragrunt, Pulumi AWS: EC2, RDS, VPC, S3, CloudWatch, Lambda Azure: Resource Manager, App Services, AKS, Storage Accounts GCP: Compute Engine, Cloud Run, VPC, IAM DevOps: Docker, Kubernetes, Ansible, GitOps Impact I’ve Delivered: Reduced EC2 spend by 40% through intelligent workload scheduling and right-sizing strategies Led multi-cloud deployments spanning AWS + GCP for high-availability SaaS platform Built Terraform modules used across multiple environments and teams for scalable reuse Automated end-to-end infrastructure pipelines, enabling zero-touch provisioning Whether you're launching a new cloud-native product or optimizing existing cloud infrastructure, I bring the experience and foresight to design solutions that are not only powerful—but cost-efficient, automated, and future-ready. Let’s architect something scalable and smart.

  • DevOps
  • Docker
  • Kubernetes
  • Django
  • Cloud Architecture
  • Google Cloud Platform Administration
  • AWS Systems Manager
  • Azure DevOps
  • Terraform
  • Bash
Martin M.

Nairobi, Kenya

$35/hr
5.0
1 jobs

I build reliable backend systems and the infrastructure that keeps them running at scale. I’m a Backend Engineer and DevOps specialist focused on designing, deploying, and operating production-grade systems. I work across the full stack of backend development and cloud infrastructure—so you don’t just get code, you get systems that are scalable, observable, and resilient. On the backend side, I build APIs and services using Go and Python, with a strong focus on performance, clean architecture, and maintainability. I design systems that handle real-world load, integrate cleanly with other services, and are easy to extend as your product grows. On the infrastructure side, I design cloud-native environments using Kubernetes, Terraform, and Docker. I implement CI/CD pipelines, GitOps workflows with ArgoCD, and secure systems using tools like HashiCorp Vault. I also set up monitoring and alerting using Prometheus and Grafana to ensure systems stay healthy in production. What I can help you with: * Backend APIs (Go, Python, Node.js) – REST, microservices, system design * Kubernetes deployments and cluster management * CI/CD pipelines (Jenkins, GitOps with ArgoCD) * Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, Ansible) * Cloud architecture (AWS, GCP) * Observability (Prometheus, Grafana) * Secure secrets management (Vault) * Migrating systems from local/on-prem to cloud I’ve worked on systems involving distributed services, automated deployments, and high-availability setups. My focus is always the same: build systems that don’t break under pressure and are easy to operate long-term. If you’re looking for someone who understands both backend engineering and infrastructure deeply—and can connect the two effectively—I can help you ship faster and more reliably.

  • DevOps
  • Docker
  • Kubernetes
  • JavaScript
  • SQL
  • Python
  • Golang
  • AWS Lambda
  • Amazon ECS for Kubernetes
  • Node.js
  • ExpressJS
  • Ansible
  • Linux System Administration
STEPHEN K.

Nairobi, Kenya

$25/hr
5.0
62 jobs

Skilled Software Engineer with 5+ years of hands-on experience and automating, and optimizing mission-critical deployments in AWS, leveraging configuration management, CI/CD, and DevOps processes. Skills:- ● Knowledge of Python(FastAPI and Flask) and React.js ● Configuration Management Using Ansible ● Monitoring Using Nagios and ELK. ● Version Control System: Git ● DevOps ● Bash Scripting ● Red Team(Focused more on Creating Attack Infrastructure)

  • DevOps
  • Docker
  • WordPress
  • Python
  • Flask
  • AngularJS
  • Django
  • Copywriting
  • Article Writing
  • Technical Writing
  • Content Writing
  • Blog Content
  • Content SEO
  • Website Content
  • Blog Writing
Dennis K.

Nairobi, Kenya

$30/hr
5.0
5 jobs

I am a Senior Engineer with strong expertise in AWS, Google Cloud Platform, Linux systems, automation, and network/security engineering. I help businesses design, deploy, secure, and automate scalable infrastructure, on-prem, cloud, and hybrid environments. On the DevOps side, I specialize in: CI/CD pipelines using Jenkins, Git, and cloud-native CI/CD platforms Containerization & orchestration with Docker and Kubernetes Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using Terraform and Ansible Deployment automation for cloud and on-prem environments Linux system administration (Ubuntu & enterprise Linux) Scripting and automation using Python, Bash, and Git On the Cloud & Architecture side, I work extensively with: Amazon Web Services (AWS) – EC2, networking, security, and automation Google Cloud Platform (GCP) – Cloud Run and cloud-native services Cloud architecture design, optimization, and cost-efficient scaling Secure, highly available, and production-ready cloud environments I also bring deep expertise in Networking and Security, including: Firewall deployment & management (FortiGate, Fortinet, Palo Alto, Juniper, Cisco, UniFi) VPN technologies (IPsec, SSL VPN, FortiClient) Routing & switching – BGP, OSPF, ECMP, VRF, VXLAN ISP & enterprise networking – Peering, IP Transit, IXP sites Cisco & Juniper networking environments Network security, firewall policies, and security infrastructure hardening Additional strengths include: Windows Server & Active Directory administration IPv4/IPv6, VLANs, SSL, VoIP fundamentals Troubleshooting complex production issues Technical support and system configuration in enterprise environments I am detail-oriented, automation-driven, and security-focused, with real-world experience supporting mission-critical systems. Whether you need cloud migration, DevOps automation, CI/CD setup, Kubernetes deployments, firewall/VPN configuration, or network optimization, I deliver reliable, scalable, and well-documented solutions.

  • Python
  • Microsoft Active Directory
  • DHCP
  • Bash
  • NGINX
  • Network Administration
  • Linux System Administration
  • Citrix
  • VoIP
Phares D.

Nairobi, Kenya

$39/hr
5.0
22 jobs

I am an experienced DevOps (Cloud) Engineer with a strong background in building, managing, and maintaining CI/CD pipelines and automating infrastructure and application deployments using a range of DevOps tools. I’m passionate about automation, cloud technologies, and system administration, and I enjoy helping businesses become more efficient and adaptable through smart, scalable solutions. I possess the following 6 AWS certifications: - AWS Certified DevOps Engineer - Professional - AWS Certified Solutions Architect - Professional - AWS Certified SysOps Administrator - Associate - AWS Certified Developer - Associate - AWS Certified Solutions Architect - Associate - AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner Skills: Strong communication and collaboration skills Experience with agile software development methodologies Knowledge of containerization and container orchestration (Docker & Kubernetes) Experience with continuous integration and delivery pipelines using tools such as Jenkins or GitLab Knowledge of AWS and Azure cloud computing platforms Familiarity with monitoring and logging tools such as Prometheus, Elasticsearch, and Kibana Experience with version control systems eg Git Knowledge of Linux systems and shell scripting Familiarity with database management and SQL

  • DevOps
  • Amazon Web Services
  • Deployment Automation
  • Docker
  • Jenkins
  • Kubernetes
  • Ubuntu
  • Google Cloud Platform
  • Terraform
  • Linux System Administration
  • Cloud Computing
  • Git
  • Ansible
  • SQL
  • Azure DevOps

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