Degreed
Senior Full Stack DevOps Engineer | Remote | US
🇺🇸 Remote - US
🕑 Full-Time
💰 $120K - $140K
💻 Software Engineering
🗓️ December 11th, 2024
Kubernetes
Azure
GCP
Edtech.com's Summary
Degreed is hiring a Senior Full Stack DevOps Engineer. This position is entirely remote and based in the United States.
Highlights
- Responsible for designing, building, and maintaining the infrastructure for Degreed's learning platform.
- Ensure efficient and secure application deployment in collaboration with development teams.
- Must have experience with Azure, GCP, or AWS (Azure preferred), and container orchestration such as Kubernetes.
- Lead the migration of services from AWS to Azure using container-based solutions.
- The role involves automating and improving software delivery processes.
- Compensation ranges from USD 120,000 to USD 140,000 annually, based on factors like skills and experience.
- Requires over 3 years of experience supporting high-scale web applications in production.
- The position offers flexibility and supports a comprehensive benefits program.
Senior Full Stack DevOps Engineer | Remote | US Full Description
At Degreed, we believe that learning is the key to unlocking opportunities. As the premier upskilling platform, we empower individuals to connect their skills and ambitions with meaningful growth opportunities. By integrating everything people use to learn—skill insights, courses, videos, articles, and projects—we create personalized pathways for career advancement. Our mission is to discover, empower, and celebrate the next generation of global expertise. Join us in shaping the future of learning and workforce development.
We are seeking a talented DevOps Engineer who is passionate about fostering a DevOps culture and eager to explore new technologies and ideas. This is an exciting time at Degreed as we transition more of our infrastructure and services to container-based technologies.
In this role, you will have the opportunity to learn, grow professionally, and contribute to a dynamic team while driving key projects, including the migration of services from AWS to Azure using container-based solutions. Your contributions will play a critical role in shaping the future of our platform infrastructure.
As a DevOps Engineer, you will be responsible for designing, building, and maintaining the infrastructure that supports our learning platform. You will work closely with our development teams to ensure that our applications are deployed efficiently and securely. This position will partake in rotating support rosters.
In this role, you will have the opportunity to learn, grow professionally, and contribute to a dynamic team while driving key projects, including the migration of services from AWS to Azure using container-based solutions. Your contributions will play a critical role in shaping the future of our platform infrastructure.
As a DevOps Engineer, you will be responsible for designing, building, and maintaining the infrastructure that supports our learning platform. You will work closely with our development teams to ensure that our applications are deployed efficiently and securely. This position will partake in rotating support rosters.
Day in the Life
- Lead the charge as we continue to containerize our applications and services
- Migrating our infrastructure to code
- Design, deploy, and maintain scalable networks
- Build tools which encourage developers to take more ownership of their codebase
- Work closely with stakeholders to gain understanding of new features, dependencies, and technical details
- Deploy and configure new development tools and infrastructure
- Work on ways to automate and improve the software delivery processes
- Collaborate, educate, and empower other teams
Who You Are
- Able to work autonomously and asynchronously
- Experienced working remotely
- Lifelong learner and passionate about discovering new things and taking on new challenges
- Possess strong communication, collaboration, and documentation skills
- 3+ years of Supporting a high scale web based application in production
- 3+ years of Deploying, Managing and Scaling Cloud Platform Resources - Azure, GCP, or AWS experience (Azure Preferred)
- Experience with containers and container orchestration (Kubernetes)
- Passionate about learning new things and taking on new challenges
- Strong understanding of DevOps and Agile principles
- Solution driven with ability to understand the big picture
Compensation and Benefits
The total annual compensation range for this role is USD 120,000 - USD 140,000.
Actual compensation packages are based on several factors that are unique to each candidate, including but not limited to: skill set, depth of experience, certifications, and specific work location. This may be different in other locations due to differences in the cost of labor.
Actual compensation packages are based on several factors that are unique to each candidate, including but not limited to: skill set, depth of experience, certifications, and specific work location. This may be different in other locations due to differences in the cost of labor.
We believe your best work happens when you have a complete life balance, and Degreed gives you the support and flexibility to make that happen. Degreed is committed to delivering a comprehensive benefits program that provides the support you need.
This role is eligible to participate in the following benefits and wellness programs: (please check the link below)
https://px.sequoia.com/prospect/gacc-6e324cb0-b66f-11ef-b6d0-7b3a5985f5f7
This role is eligible to participate in the following benefits and wellness programs: (please check the link below)
https://px.sequoia.com/prospect/gacc-6e324cb0-b66f-11ef-b6d0-7b3a5985f5f7
*Degreed reserves the right to modify these benefits at any time, for any reason in accordance with applicable law. Please note the offerings vary based on location.
At Degree we value
At Degreed we value
Diversity and Inclusion: We embrace individuals from all backgrounds and aim to build an environment where everyone can thrive.
Growth Mindset: We encourage continuous learning and development for our employees to grow their careers in line with their unique skills and goals.
Collaboration: We believe the best ideas come from teams working together, and we foster open communication and teamwork.
By joining our team, you’ll be part of a community that values continuous learning, collaboration, and making an impact. If you are passionate about driving change through learning and upskilling, we encourage you to apply and become a key contributor to our mission.
Diversity and Inclusion: We embrace individuals from all backgrounds and aim to build an environment where everyone can thrive.
Growth Mindset: We encourage continuous learning and development for our employees to grow their careers in line with their unique skills and goals.
Collaboration: We believe the best ideas come from teams working together, and we foster open communication and teamwork.
By joining our team, you’ll be part of a community that values continuous learning, collaboration, and making an impact. If you are passionate about driving change through learning and upskilling, we encourage you to apply and become a key contributor to our mission.
Work Environment & Physical Demands
Degreed offers a range of work arrangements depending on the role. Some positions are fully remote, while others are hybrid if you’re near an office. Please check the job details for specifics.
In remote or hybrid roles, you’ll collaborate virtually using tools like Zoom and Slack. You’ll need to operate a laptop and remain stationary for extended periods, with the ability to interpret written and verbal communication. We are committed to creating an inclusive and flexible work environment that enables you to thrive.
Additional Information
Degreed provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.
We believe in the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. Degreed will provide reasonable accommodations to those with disabilities during the application, interview, and employment process.
In line with the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
Degreed participates in the E-Verify employment verification program.
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Fraudulent Recruitment Warning
Please be aware of fraudulent recruitment activities using the name “Degreed.” Scammers may impersonate Degreed, our website, or our team in recruitment scams. Degreed does not conduct recruitment through WhatsApp, Telegram, or any direct-messaging platforms. Official communication will always come from a Degreed.com email or phone number during the interview process. We do not request sensitive personal or financial information in unsolicited communications, nor do we offer roles requiring upfront payments or promising unrealistic returns. Stay vigilant and report any suspicious recruitment activity.
