DevOps Engineer – Education Technology Services

We are seeking an AWS/GCP DevOps Engineer to join our team! This person is responsible for the development, testing, and maintenance of DevOps technologies and practices at Sophia and Workforce Edge – from managing application infrastructure to continuation integration and deployment. This person works directly with the Sophia and Workforce Edge Product & Engineering team(s).

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Designs, implements, and maintains the infrastructure for our applications on the AWS platform, including system architecture, design, and automation.
• Uses CI/CD pipelines to support applications developed in Node, Python, Ruby, and JavaScript, to enhance build and release processes through automation using a combination of processes and tools.
• Develop automation scripts using tools such as Node, Ruby, Bash, Python, and Terraform.
• Responsible for the continual automation, integration, deployment, and optimization of software build and deployment systems
• Ensures the security of the infrastructure and applications by implementing and maintaining common security practices, privacy standards, and compliance with industry.
• Implements and maintains monitoring, logging, and alerting systems to ensure system performance, availability, and reliability.
• Creates and maintains comprehensive documentation for infrastructure, processes, and system configurations.
• Utilizing Agile methodologies and tools like Jira and Confluence to ensure secure and accurate system operations across multiple platforms.
• Works collaboratively with distributed team members across the US, Europe, and India, to deploy and operate systems across multiple platforms securely and accurately.

• Other duties as assigned

Job Skills:

• Proficiency in Cloud Platforms including Amazon Web Services (AWS) and Google Cloud Platform (GCP)
• Proficient with Infrastructure as Code and automation tools (Terraform and Ansible)
• Proficient in building and maintaining Gitlab CI/CD pipelines
• Database technologies (relational and document databases) and SQL
• Good understanding of networking concepts and operating systems (Linux, Virtual Private Clouds, Content Delivery Network, Web Application Firewalls)
• Knowledge of monitoring and observability tools
• Experience with Containers and  Orchestration (Kubernetes & Docker)

• Familiarity with scripting languages (Python, Ruby, Bash, Node, JavaScript)

Work Experience:

• 4-5 years of experience in a corporate environment
• 2+ years of experience as a Dev Ops Engineer on the AWS or GCP cloud environments
• 2+ years of experience with Gitlab and CI/CD
• 1+ years of building infrastructure with an Infrastructure as Code
• 1+ years of working with database systems
• 1+ years of cloud monitoring and observability management

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited institution (Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or Information Technology preferred)

Certifications:

• AWS/GPC certifications are a plus

Other:

• Must be able to travel occasionally should a business need arise. For most roles travel would not be common. Travel may involve plane, car or metro. In accordance with ADA policies, reasonable accommodations regarding travel limitations can be provided. Travel will be more common for roles such as Account Executives (25 - 50%), senior leaders (10 – 20%) or Capella Core Faculty (5 – 10%). 
• Ability to work onsite in Corporate or Campus location (in a typical office environment) may be required based on role. If so, this would include being mobile within the office, including movement from floor-to-floor using elevators or stairs.
• If offsite or hybrid role, must have access to work in setting which enables meeting all requirements of the role (including privacy, reliable internet access, phone, ability to video conference, etc.) at a remote location.
• Faculty and Federal Work Study roles require access to work in setting which enables meeting all requirements of the role (including computer, privacy, reliable internet access, phone, ability to video conference, etc.) at a remote location.
• This role may require lifting, however reasonable accommodations will be provided in accordance with our ADA policies.
• Must be able to meet critical thinking and problem solving aspects aligned to job duties, as well as effectively communicating with co-workers.
• Must be able to work more than 40 hours per week when business needs warrant. Accommodations related to schedule may be considered. 
• Able to access information using a computer.
• Other essential functions and marginal job functions are subject to modification.

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• SEI is an Equal Opportunity employer committed to a diverse and inclusive community. We welcome applications from all. While it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top end of the pay range at SEI, we offer a competitive salary and benefits package.  The actual base pay offered to the successful candidate may vary depending on multiple factors including, but not limited to, job-related knowledge/skills, experience, business needs, geographical location, and internal pay equity. Our Talent Acquisition Team is ready to discuss your interest in joining SEI. The expected salary range for this position is below.

If you require reasonable accommodations to complete our application process, please contact our Human Resources Department at Careers@strategiced.com.