Senior DevOps System Engineer
About The Position
When you join Sallie Mae, you become a champion for all students. We’re on a mission to power confidence as students begin their unique journey. To help them plan their higher education, successfully finish, and prepare for life after school. To help them Start smart. Learn big. Students need guidance navigating this important time in their life. They need someone who acknowledges that their education path is unique. They need a partner willing to evolve and not only meet but surpass their expectations. We’re changing. Because students need a better way. We’re looking for people who are excited to drive this transformation. To break barriers and think of new ways to adapt, help, and create better experiences for students—and for each other. This is where diverse backgrounds, beliefs, and perspectives matter. It’s where you’re empowered to bring your authentic self to work. Feeling your best allows you to do your best. Our benefits take care of the whole you—from physical and mental to financial and professional. You’ll get opportunities to further your education and career, support for you and your family (including your pets!), paid time off to volunteer for the things that matter to you, and more. We’re obsessed with impact and making a real difference. For us, that means putting relationships first, asking “why not?” when tackling challenges, and continuously learning new skills. Come do more than join something, change something. For students, for future generations, for the future of education.
Requirements
- Strong knowledge of computer science fundamentals, system design, and architecture.
- Proficiency in one or more modern programming languages (e.g., Python, Java, Go, TypeScript).
- Proven experience designing and deploying production-quality systems at scale.
- Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
- Strong communication and collaboration skills across technical and non-technical teams.
- Experience with Azure DevOps.
- Experience with Cloud formation.
- Experience with Powershell and Shell scripting.
Nice To Haves
- 7+ years of professional engineering experience.
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science or related field.
- Fundamental understanding of AWS architecture.
Responsibilities
- Design, build, and maintain scalable systems, services, or infrastructure components.
- Make architectural decisions with long-term impact.
- Take ownership of features and projects end-to-end.
- Lead cross-functional technical initiatives with minimal oversight.
- Conduct code reviews with an emphasis on quality, performance, and maintainability.
- Tackle complex, ambiguous technical challenges with structured thinking and pragmatic solutions.
- Work closely with product managers, designers, and other engineers to deliver thoughtful and impactful solutions.
Benefits
- Competitive base salaries
- Bonus incentives
- Generous PTO, Floating Holidays and 12 Federal Holidays observed
- Support for financial-well-being and retirement
- 401k with employer match
- Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, hospital indemnity, critical illness, pet insurance and more
- Employer paid short-term/long-term disability and basic life insurance
- Flexible hybrid working arrangements.
- Paid parental leave and adoption reimbursement programs
- Free access to on-site staffed fitness centers (in Delaware) and gym subsidy (for locations outside Delaware)
- Confidential counseling support (EAP), Health Advocacy services and Wellness program with financial incentives
- Tuition Reimbursement and Family Scholarship Programs
- Career development and training opportunities
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
