Senior DevOps Engineer

Company Overview:

Age of Learning® is the leading developer of engaging and effective Pre-K through 5th grade learning resources that help children build a strong foundation for academic success and a lifelong love of learning. The company’s research-based curriculum, developed by education experts, includes the award-winning programs ABCmouse.com® Early Learning Academy and Adventure Academy™, as well as the adaptive, personalized school solutions, My Math Academy®, My Reading Academy®, and My Reading Academy Español. Having served over 50 million children worldwide, Age of Learning is a global leader in efforts to advance equity, access, and opportunity for all children. To learn more about Age of Learning, visit www.AgeofLearning.com.

Summary:

We’re looking for a DevOps Engineer to design, automate, and maintain CI/CD pipelines and infrastructure across Linux, Windows, and macOS environments. This role involves managing Kubernetes clusters (EKS and on-prem), implementing Infrastructure as Code with OpenTofu, Ansible, and CloudFormation, and building monitoring and security solutions using DataDog and Vault. The ideal candidate has strong experience with GitLab CI/CD, AWS, Docker, and scripting in Python or Bash, with a security-first mindset and deep Linux expertise. Bonus points for experience with Okta integration, developer portals like Backstage.io, and mobile or gaming CI/CD pipelines.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and maintain GitLab CI/CD pipelines for multi-platform builds including Linux, Windows, and macOS
• Manage and optimize Kubernetes infrastructure across multiple production and development EKS clusters and on-premise clusters
• Build and maintain Infrastructure as Code using Ansible, Cloudformation, Packer, and OpenTofu
• Implement and maintain GitLab Runner infrastructure across multiple environments
• Deploy and maintain monitoring solutions using DataDog for Kubernetes clusters and infrastructure health
• Work with container orchestration using Docker, Kubernetes, and Helm charts
• Implement security best practices including SAST scanning, vulnerability management, and zero-trust architecture
• Collaborate with development teams to identify and resolve deployment bottlenecks
• Build creative and optimized solutions to address infrastructure and automation requirements
• Contribute to and follow best practices established by the company

Minimum Qualifications:

• 7+ years of hands-on DevOps engineering experience in production environments
• Strong experience with GitLab CI/CD including pipeline design, GitLab Runner configuration, and cache optimization
• 5+ years of hands-on Kubernetes experience including EKS cluster management, Bare-Metal clusters, Helm charts, and GitOps workflows
• Strong proficiency with Infrastructure as Code using OpenTofu with multiple providers (AWS, Vault, Okta, DataDog)
• Experience with Packer for automated image building across multiple operating systems
• Hands-on experience with Docker containerization and container orchestration
• 5+ years working with AWS services including S3, EC2, IAM, EKS, Transit Gateways, Cloudfront, etc
• Proficiency in scripting and automation using Python, Bash/Shell, and TypeScript
• Strong experience with HashiCorp Vault for secrets management and authentication
• Experience with monitoring and observability tools, preferably DataDog
• In-depth knowledge of Git workflows, branches, tags, hooks, and GitOps practices
• Experience with VMware vSphere or similar virtualization platforms
• Strong understanding of security best practices, including SAST, vulnerability scanning, and zero-trust architecture
• Experience troubleshooting build and configuration issues on Linux, macOS, and Windows
• Deep understanding and knowledge of Linux administration and management, with a focus on networking
• Experience with Flux CD for GitOps-based continuous deployment
• A security-first focused mindset
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with OIDC/SAML authentication integration with Okta or similar identity providers
• Knowledge of Active Directory/LDAP integration
• Experience with Backstage.io for developer portals and service catalogs
• Familiarity with AI Model Context Protocol (MCP) or similar API integration frameworks
• Experience with mobile and gaming platform CI/CD (iOS, Android, Unity)
• Experience with Renovate or similar automated dependency management tools
• Knowledge of CloudFormation and multi-account AWS architectures
• Experience with Rapid7 or similar security monitoring tools
• Background in multi-platform build automation including Apple certificate and signing management
• Contributions to open-source DevOps projects or tools

Total Compensation:

The estimated salary range for a new hire in this position is $120,000 USD to $180,000 USD. Salary may vary depending on job-related factors, including knowledge, skills, experience, and location.

Age of Learning currently provides:

• 90% of employee health and welfare benefits premiums & 65% of dependent benefits premiums
• A 401(k) program with employer match
• 15 paid vacation days (increases to 20 days on your 3rd anniversary), 12 observed national paid holidays, 9 sick days, and 16 paid volunteer hours per year
• Our flexible work culture means 2 or more days in the office (hybrid) or 100% fully remote options available for most positions

Security Advisory

At Age of Learning, we prioritize a safe recruitment process. Communication will come solely from official Age of Learning email addresses, @aofl.com, or our verified LinkedIn Recruiter accounts — be cautious of deviations. We will never request sensitive personal information during the early application stages. Interviews are conducted via phone, in person, or Zoom — never through messaging apps. Job offers are communicated verbally and followed by written documentation via Docusign. Any requests for personal information will occur through secure channels only.

An Equal Opportunity Employer

Age of Learning, Inc. (the “Company”) is committed to a policy of Equal Employment Opportunity and will not discriminate against an applicant or employee on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, sex, gender expression, age, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, veteran or military status, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, domestic partner status, genetic information, or any other legally-recognized protected basis under federal, state, or local laws, regulations, or ordinances. Age of Learning, Inc. (the “Company”) will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories pursuant to EEOC requirements and state applicable laws, e.g. New York City Fair Chance Act.

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