AWS Dev Ops Engineer - SaaS

Stanbridge University•Irvine, CA

11h•$90,000 - $120,000•Onsite

About The Position

Stanbridge University is seeking a highly skilled AWS Cloud Specialist to support and evolve our cloud infrastructure as we continue to modernize our IT environment. This role requires deep AWS expertise, a strong background supporting PHP and MySQL production workloads, and demonstrated success maintaining scalable, secure, and cost-effective cloud platforms. The AWS Cloud Specialist will play a critical role in ensuring our LMS platform maintains 99.99% uptime , while driving initiatives such as zero-downtime deployments, comprehensive disaster recovery planning, cloud cost optimization, and the migration of legacy LAMP applications to AWS. If you thrive in a collaborative, fast-paced environment and are passionate about advancing cloud capabilities that directly support student success, we encourage you to apply.

Requirements

5+ years of experience with AWS cloud services, including hands‑on experience with EC2, RDS, Lambda, and other core AWS tools.
Experience working in a SaaS environment.
Hands‑on experience administering and optimizing PHP applications and MySQL databases in production, including performance tuning, CI/CD pipelines, and backup/restore procedures.
Experience working with containerized applications using Docker , and familiarity with Kubernetes or managed Kubernetes services (e.g., EKS) in production or near-production environments.
Strong understanding of cloud architecture best practices.
Demonstrated experience in implementing zero‑downtime deployments and designing robust disaster recovery plans.
Proven track record migrating LAMP (Linux, Apache/Nginx, MySQL, PHP) workloads to AWS or similar cloud environments.
Experience in cost optimization strategies in cloud environments, with measurable outcomes.
Excellent analytical and problem‑solving skills with the ability to manage complex technical projects.
Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, capable of collaborating with both technical and non‑technical stakeholders.
Experience working in cross‑functional teams and driving technical transformation initiatives in fast‑paced environments.

Responsibilities

Design, build, and maintain a scalable, secure cloud ecosystem on AWS that supports our rapidly growing LMS platform.
Provide DevOps support and performance tuning for legacy PHP and MySQL applications, ensuring stability and security during the migration phase.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement seamless rollout strategies and quick rollback mechanisms, ensuring uninterrupted service availability.
Develop, document, and test a comprehensive disaster recovery plan that meets strict RTO and RPO targets, validating its effectiveness through simulated tests.
Identify and implement targeted cost-saving initiatives aimed at reducing monthly AWS spending by 10–15% while maintaining or enhancing system performance.
Plan and lead the phased migration of legacy, on-premises PHP/MySQL applications to AWS (EC2, RDS), ensuring sustained performance and 99.99% uptime throughout the process.