Sr. DevOps Engineer

ProctorU Inc. • Remote US Opportunity, McLean, VA, US, VA

7h • Hybrid

About The Position

We are looking for a seasoned Senior DevOps Engineer to help us scale, secure, and optimize our infrastructure and deployment processes. This role is critical to enabling fast, reliable, and high-quality software delivery across our global engineering teams. You’ll be responsible for designing and maintaining cloud-based systems, automating operational workflows, and collaborating across teams to improve performance, observability, and uptime. The ideal candidate is hands-on, proactive, and passionate about creating resilient systems that support product innovation and business growth.

Join Us and You’ll…

Help define and elevate the user experience for learners and professionals around the world
Collaborate with talented, mission-driven colleagues across regions
Work in a culture that values trust, innovation, and transparency
Have the opportunity to grow, lead, and make your mark in a high-impact, global organization

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience in a DevOps or Site Reliability Engineering role
• Deep knowledge of cloud infrastructure (AWS, Azure, or GCP)
• Hands-on experience with writing, reading, and debugging code issues in a production environment
• Hands-on experience with CI/CD platforms (Jenkins, GitHub Actions, or similar)
• Demonstrated ability to design and build new systems and solutions from the ground up
• Has the ability to take open-ended projects, define the implementation plan, and independently drive them to completion
• Proficiency with containerization (Docker, Kubernetes) and Infrastructure as Code tools (Terraform, CloudFormation)
• Strong scripting capabilities (Bash, Python, or PowerShell)
• Familiarity with monitoring and logging tools (Prometheus, Grafana, ELK, or Datadog)
• A problem-solver with excellent communication and collaboration skills
• Ability to work Monday through Friday 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM EST
• Rotational morning shifts

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and maintain scalable, secure, and reliable CI/CD pipelines
• Manage and optimize cloud infrastructure (e.g., AWS, Azure) and container orchestration (e.g., Kubernetes)
• Drive automation across infrastructure and development workflows
• Build and maintain monitoring, alerting, and logging systems to ensure reliability and observability
• Collaborate with Engineering, QA, and Security teams to deliver high-performing, compliant solutions
• Troubleshoot complex system issues in staging and production environments
• Guide and mentor junior engineers and contribute to DevOps best practices

Benefits

• Competitive Salary
• 401(k) plan with company matching & immediate vesting schedule (100% of the 1st 3% and 50% of the next 2%)
• BCBS Health, Dental, & Vision Insurance with generous employer funding for employees and dependents
• Generous flexible time off approach
• Professional development
• Remote and hybrid first organization
• Great working environment with a team of exceptional people

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed