DevOps Engineer – 5.0 ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "John is an exceptional talent with outstanding DevOps and Cloud expertise."
I am John Ojabo, a Multi-Certified Cloud DevOps Engineer with 6+ years of experience helping startups, SMEs, and enterprises automate, optimize, and scale their infrastructure across GCP, AWS, and Azure.
My mission is simple: 𝙙𝙚𝙨𝙞𝙜𝙣 𝙧𝙚𝙨𝙞𝙡𝙞𝙚𝙣𝙩 𝙘𝙡𝙤𝙪𝙙 𝙨𝙤𝙡𝙪𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣𝙨 𝙩𝙝𝙖𝙩 𝙨𝙖𝙫𝙚 𝙘𝙤𝙨𝙩𝙨, 𝙞𝙣𝙘𝙧𝙚𝙖𝙨𝙚 𝙚𝙛𝙛𝙞𝙘𝙞𝙚𝙣𝙘𝙮, 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙚𝙣𝙨𝙪𝙧𝙚 𝙧𝙚𝙡𝙞𝙖𝙗𝙞𝙡𝙞𝙩𝙮 𝙖𝙩 𝙨𝙘𝙖𝙡𝙚.
Over the years, I’ve successfully delivered projects involving zero-downtime migrations, enterprise-grade CI/CD pipelines, cost optimization strategies, and highly available Kubernetes deployments — all with measurable performance gains for my clients.
CORE ACHIEVEMENTS & IMPACT
💰 Saved $20,000+ annually for clients by hosting static sites on Azure Storage and implementing strategic cloud cost optimizations.
⚡ Cut deployment time by 45% through fully automated CI/CD pipelines in Azure DevOps and GitHub Actions.
📈 Improved app performance by 35% via optimized migrations between GCP and Azure.
🛡️ Hardened infrastructure security, reducing vulnerabilities by over 40% with IAM policies, secret management, and network best practices.
📊 Enhanced database performance with Redis caching and PGbouncer pooling, reducing query times by 40%.
WHAT I BRING TO YOUR PROJECT
→ Cloud Infrastructure Setup & Automation – Terraform, Ansible, AWS, GCP, Azure
→ Kubernetes Deployment & Scaling – GKE, AKS, EKS, Helm, Service Mesh
→ CI/CD Pipeline Design – Azure DevOps, Jenkins, GitHub Actions, Google Cloud Build
→ Cloud Migration & Modernization – Zero-downtime transitions across AWS, GCP, Azure
→ Monitoring & Observability – Prometheus, Grafana, Loki, ELK Stack, Cloud Logging
→ Security & Compliance – IAM, VPC, API Gateways, SSL/TLS, Vulnerability Management
→ Cost Optimization & Performance Tuning – Resource rightsizing, autoscaling, caching strategies
𝑊𝐻𝑌 𝑌𝑂𝑈 𝑆𝐻𝑂𝑈𝐿𝐷 𝐶𝐻𝑂𝑂𝑆𝐸 𝑀𝐸 𝑂𝑉𝐸𝑅 𝑂𝑇𝐻𝐸𝑅 𝐹𝑅𝐸𝐸𝐿𝐴𝑁𝐶𝐸𝑅𝑆
• I’m an out-of-the-box thinker and an innovative solutionist, always looking for smarter and more efficient ways to get results.
• I am proactive and go the extra mile to solve problems before they even arise.
• I value honesty and transparency; your project and data are always safe with me.
• I have strong communication skills, keeping you updated at every stage so you’re never left in the dark.
• I’m adaptable and flexible, able to quickly adjust to new challenges or changing project requirements.
• I prioritize deadlines and deliver on time without compromising on quality.
PROVEN UPWORK TRACK RECORD
GCP DevOps Engineer – 5.0 ⭐ "John is an exceptional talent with outstanding DevOps and Cloud expertise."
Azure DevOps Engineer – 5.0 ⭐ "Way too smart for his age… happy to keep working with him."
Senior GCP Engineer – 5.0 ⭐ "A true impressive addition to our team."
Certifications & Credentials
→ Google Certified Professional Cloud DevOps Engineer
→ Google Certified Professional Cloud Security Engineer
→ HashiCorp Certified: Terraform Associate
→ AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner
→ Multiple Google Cloud Skill Badges in Kubernetes, Terraform, and Cost Optimization
When you work with me, you get a partner who blends technical depth, business awareness, and clear communication to deliver solutions that work — the first time, every time.
📩 Let’s discuss how I can design, automate, and scale your cloud infrastructure for peak performance and efficiency.
Kubernetes
Terraform
Docker
GitHub
Linux System Administration
Google Cloud Platform
Azure DevOps
Amazon Web Services
Solution Architecture
DevOps Engineering
Prometheus
Ansible
Hosting Setup
Cybersecurity Management
Microsoft Azure Administration
Ekanem E.
Calabar, Nigeria
$10/hr
5.0
42 jobs
+10 Years of Experience Helping Client & Business: Develop Software, Manage & Consult
🏆 Top Rated Freelancer / 100% Job Success
🏆 Software Guru 100% Delivery Speed on Both Complex & Difficult Tasks
🏆 AWS Cloud Solutions Architect Certified
🏆 AWS DevOps Engineer Certified
🏆 Built Highly Secure Cloud Architectures for Apache Kafka Applications
🏆 Developed Amazon Lex Chatbot for Multi-Language Support
🏆 Delivered Kubernetes-Orchestrated Solutions for Scalability
🏆 Implemented AWS Lambda for Serverless Application Architectures
🏆 Executed ECS Projects for High-Performance Containerized Workloads
🏆 Enhanced AWS Cloud Cyber Security Infrastructure
With over 10 years of IT expertise in DevOps Engineering, Cloud Architecture, Cyber Security, and Infrastructure Automation, I bring a proven ability to deliver secure, scalable, and efficient cloud-based solutions tailored to business-critical applications.
Key Skills & Expertise
Amazon Lex Chatbot Development:
Designed and implemented a multi-language Amazon Lex chatbot for customer engagement, supporting English and Spanish interactions.
Container Management and Orchestration:
Delivered containerized workloads using Amazon ECS for high-performance applications.
Deployed Kubernetes for managing scalable containerized microservices, ensuring robust and reliable production environments.
Serverless Architectures:
Developed AWS Lambda-based serverless applications integrated with API Gateway and DynamoDB, enabling cost-efficient and event-driven solutions.
Highly Secure Cloud Architecture:
Built and implemented highly secure cloud architectures for mission-critical applications, including an Apache Kafka-based streaming platform.
Enhanced AWS Cloud Cyber Security posture by implementing best practices such as IAM policies, security groups, VPC NACLs, encryption, and AWS WAF for web application security.
CI/CD and Infrastructure as Code (IaC):
Automated multi-account AWS deployments using Terraform and optimized CI/CD pipelines with Jenkins, SonarQube, and Maven.
Monitoring and Observability:
Implemented Prometheus, Grafana, and New Relic for real-time monitoring and end-to-end application observability.
Disaster Recovery and High Availability:
Executed a failover recovery plan between on-premises servers and AWS EC2 Reserved Instances to achieve zero downtime during critical operations.
Cyber Security and Compliance:
Strengthened AWS Cloud security by implementing IAM policies, fine-tuning security groups, ensuring secure container deployments, and following security best practices for applications and data.
Recent Highlights
Amazon Lex Chatbot: Developed a bilingual chatbot with Amazon Lex, enabling seamless client communication and automating booking workflows.
Apache Kafka Secure Deployment: Built a highly secure cloud architecture to support an Apache Kafka streaming application, ensuring optimal performance and security.
ECS and Kubernetes: Delivered containerized solutions using Amazon ECS for high-throughput workloads and orchestrated Kubernetes deployments for scalable applications.
AWS Lambda Projects: Designed and implemented serverless solutions leveraging AWS Lambda, API Gateway, and DynamoDB for cost-efficient, event-driven architectures.
Cyber Security: Enhanced AWS Cloud Cyber Security infrastructure by implementing robust security configurations across all deployed services.
Kubernetes
DevOps Engineering
Python
Amazon Web Services
App Development
Web Development
Azure DevOps
Terraform
Linux System Administration
Docker
Ansible
CI/CD
Cloud Computing
Automated Workflow
Network Security
Adedeji O.
Ijebu Ode, Nigeria
$10/hr
5.0
11 jobs
🟢𝐀𝐯𝐚𝐢𝐥𝐚𝐛𝐥𝐞 𝐍𝐨𝐰🟢
From Automating Infrastructure to Developing Blazing-Fast APIs. I Engineer the Full Stack of Possibility
Hi, I'm Adedeji, a Top Rated DevOps Engineer and Backend Developer passionate about building reliable, high-performance systems that scale.
My journey began in the world of cloud computing, CI/CD pipelines, and deployment automation — making infrastructure smarter, faster, and more resilient. But the more I optimized deployments, the more I wanted to optimize the code being deployed. So I dove deep into backend engineering, mastering Python and FastAPI to craft APIs that are just as efficient as the systems they run on.
Now, I bridge both worlds, developing backend services that move at lightning speed and deploying them on bulletproof infrastructure.
What I Bring to Your Project
DevOps Engineering (My First Love):
🟢 CI/CD pipelines with GitLab, Jenkins, ArgoCD, and GitHub Actions
🟢 Cloud mastery: Amazon Web Services (Amazon EC2, Amazon S3, IAM, RDS, Lambda, AWS CloudFormation)
🟢 Deployment automation with Terraform, Ansible, and Docker
🟢 Kubernetes-native architectures, Docker Compose, Helm, and observability with OpenTelemetry, Prometheus, and Grafana
🟢 Cross-platform deployments on Azure, GCP, DigitalOcean
🟢 Linux System Administration (Ubuntu, CentOS, Debian) and network security
Backend Engineering (Where the Magic Grew):
🟢 Clean, scalable APIs with FastAPI & Python
🟢 Async I/O, microservices architecture, and high availability
🟢 Machine learning integration for intelligent automation
🟢 Optimized data flow with PostgreSQL, MongoDB, MySQL
Toolbox Highlights:
🟢 Languages: Python, Golang, Bash Programming
🟢 Containers: Docker, Kubernetes, k3s
🟢 IaC & Automation: Terraform, Bash, Ansible, AWS CDK
🟢 Cloud & DevOps: Amazon Web Services, Microsoft Azure, CI/CD, Linux
🟢 Web & API Development: FastAPI, NestJS, React, NGINX
🟢 Observability & Monitoring: OpenTelemetry, Prometheus, Grafana, Elastic Stack (ELK)
Recent Wins:
🟢 Cut deployment time from 1 hour to 5 minutes using CI/CD and Dockerized workflows
🟢 Integrated full-stack observability with OpenTelemetry and Python for real-time tracing
🟢 Saved 40% on AWS infrastructure using Terraform and Amazon EC2 spot instances
🟢 Built async FastAPI backend powering a scalable AI-driven recommendation system
🟢 Orchestrated seamless Kubernetes deployments with ArgoCD for GitOps workflows
🟢 Implemented secure SSL certificates and DNS management for enterprise clients
🟢 Migrated complex infrastructure to AWS CDK with cross-account setup for enhanced security
🟢 Automated WebSocket communication, improving real-time performance and system efficiency
🟢 Created custom Ubuntu Core snaps for specialized deployment requirements
Whether you're scaling with Amazon EC2, deploying containers with Docker and Kubernetes, automating with Terraform, or building backend APIs that just work — I bring the clarity and experience to execute.
Need a DevOps expert who writes backend systems, or a Backend Developer who understands cloud automation inside out? Hit "𝕀𝕟𝕧𝕚𝕥𝕖 𝕥𝕠 𝕁𝕠𝕓" or "𝕄𝕖𝕤𝕤𝕒𝕘𝕖" and let's bring your vision to life.
Kubernetes
DevOps
Docker
Jenkins
Terraform
CI/CD
Deployment Automation
Cloud Computing
Containerization
Microservice
Amazon Web Services
Git
Python
DevOps Engineering
Azure DevOps
Oluwaseun A.
Akure, Nigeria
$30/hr
5.0
54 jobs
My name is Oluwaseun Amuda, and I went to a university where I majored in cybersecurity . I have five years of experience in the cloud industry, having worked as an intern at emitec, a consultant at saida firm as an aws architect, and now as a cloud engineer with kored consult. I am certified as an AWS Solutions Architect Associate and an AWS Developer Associate.
CI/CD
AWS CloudFront
Docker
AWS CloudTrail
AWS Lambda
AWS CodeDeploy
AWS CloudFormation
Amazon S3
Terraform
Amazon ECS for Kubernetes
Amazon API Gateway
API
Jenkins
Java
Shopify
Paul A.
Oke-Aro, Nigeria
$13/hr
5.0
9 jobs
Do you need a backend that is secure, fast, and ready for growth? I am a Computer Engineering graduate and Backend Developer with a proven track record of building platforms from scratch to production.
I have extensive experience managing the full backend lifecycle—from database design to deploying on cloud infrastructure. I don't just write code; I engineer solutions that handle peak traffic and optimize costs.
What I Bring to the Table:
- Backend Development: Building RESTful and GraphQL APIs using Python (Flask) that are clean and maintainable.
- Real-Time Systems: Experience implementing real-time features (like messaging) using SocketIO and Redis Pub/Sub.
- Cloud Management: I handle the hosting and server management (GCP, Heroku, AWS, DigitalOcean) so you don't have to worry about downtime.
- 3rd Party Integrations: I have written custom client libraries for APIs (including payment gateways like BuyCoins).
Technical Toolkit:
- Backend: Python, Flask, SQLAlchemy, Celery.
- Infra: Docker, Nginx, Linux, Git.
- Data: MySQL, PostgreSQL, Redis.
I am communicative, detail-oriented, and eager to help you launch your project successfully.
Kubernetes
HTML
Flask
Python
Docker
C++
Git
GraphQL
Google Cloud Platform
API Development
PaaS
IaaS
Asynchronous I/O
Raspberry Pi
Machine Learning
Muhammed A.
Uyo, Nigeria
$15/hr
4.9
22 jobs
I develop quality content (written, slides, video) that is compact, highly informative, and easy to understand. I'm an expert author of technical blogs, user guides, software documentation, etc.
I mainly develop content on topics relating to DevOps (Docker, Kubernetes, Ansible, CI/CD, GitOps, etc.), software dev (Python, Django, Flask, FastAPI, React, JavaScript, etc.), SaaS, Microservices, AI agents, MCP servers, etc.
As a Technical content creator for 6 years, I have:
✔️ Written AI and ML content for blogs
✔️ Videos for DevOps and various IT topics
✔️ Done SEO expert work
✔️ Written over 150 articles on technical topics
✔️ Written documentation for applications and APIs
✔️ Set technical questions for various programming languages
✔️ Written articles promoting technical products.
✔️ Write scripts for tech YouTube channels
Kubernetes
React
Django
Web Application
Python
JavaScript
API
DevOps
Technical Manual
Technical Documentation
API Documentation
Technical Writing
Content Writing
AI Builder
AI Content Writing
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