DevOps Engineer

About The Company
StrongMind is a leading provider of innovative educational technology solutions dedicated to transforming learning experiences through cutting-edge digital platforms. Committed to fostering accessible, engaging, and effective educational environments, StrongMind partners with educational institutions, districts, and organizations across the United States. Our mission is to empower learners and educators by delivering scalable, reliable, and user-centric learning platforms that leverage the latest technological advancements. With a focus on continuous innovation and excellence, StrongMind strives to make a meaningful impact on the future of education by integrating technology seamlessly into the learning process.
About The Role
We are seeking a highly skilled DevOps Engineer to join our dynamic engineering team remotely or at our Chandler, AZ location. Reporting directly to the VP of Engineering, this full-time exempt position plays a critical role in maintaining and enhancing our cloud infrastructure, primarily on AWS. The DevOps Engineer will be responsible for managing scalable, reliable systems that support our learning platform, ensuring high availability, optimal performance, and security. This role offers an exciting opportunity to lead infrastructure modernization initiatives, support cloud migration projects, and establish best practices across the organization. The ideal candidate will possess a strong technical background, strategic thinking, and a passion for building resilient, efficient systems that drive operational excellence and innovation.
Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in DevOps, Site Reliability Engineering (SRE), or Platform Engineering
• Deep hands-on experience with AWS services including ECS Fargate, RDS/Aurora, DynamoDB, Lambda, SQS/SNS, API Gateway, CloudWatch, IAM, VPC networking, and S3
• Proficiency with Infrastructure-as-Code tools such as Pulumi (preferred) or Terraform
• Experience building, deploying, and maintaining Docker containers for Ruby on Rails and/or .NET applications
• Expertise in CI/CD pipelines using GitHub Actions across multiple programming environments (Ruby, .NET, Python, Node.js/TypeScript)
• Proven track record of improving observability, uptime, and operational maturity in production environments
• Strong understanding of relational database management, performance tuning, and backup strategies
• Solid knowledge of networking fundamentals, including DNS, load balancing, and secure architecture design
• Ability to operate independently with high ownership in a remote work setting
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills

Responsibilities

• Own and optimize AWS infrastructure components such as ECS clusters, networking, and service reliability
• Enhance observability through comprehensive logging, tracing, alerting, and dashboard creation
• Develop, standardize, and maintain CI/CD pipelines utilizing GitHub Actions across diverse codebases
• Support migration efforts from Azure to AWS, including containerization and database transitions
• Optimize Docker images and container standards for Ruby on Rails and .NET applications
• Collaborate closely with engineering teams to improve deployment strategies and developer experience
• Create and maintain documentation such as runbooks and architecture decision records (ADRs)
• Support cloud cost management and resource optimization initiatives
• Implement security best practices and ensure compliance across infrastructure components
• Lead or contribute to modernization projects, including cloud migration and infrastructure automation

Benefits

• Competitive total compensation package including medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Flexible work arrangements and remote work options
• Unlimited paid time off (PTO) for salaried employees and additional "life happens" days
• Fully paid holiday week off during Christmas season
• Wellness programs including virtual coaching, gym memberships, and flexible work-life balance initiatives
• Recognition programs celebrating milestones, community service, and personal achievements
• Participation in company-wide events, town halls, and social gatherings
• Opportunities for professional growth and leadership development

Equal Opportunity
StrongMind is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. We welcome all qualified candidates who are eligible to work in the United States to apply. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, sex, gender, national origin, age, veteran status, marital status, disability, or any other protected characteristic. We believe that diverse perspectives and experiences drive innovation and success, and we are dedicated to fostering an environment where everyone feels valued, respected, and empowered to contribute.