DevOps Engineer II

About RenaissanceWhen you join Renaissance®, you join a global leader in pre-K–12 education technology! Renaissance’s solutions help educators analyze, customize, and plan personalized learning paths for students, allowing time for what matters—creating energizing learning experiences in the classroom. Our fiercely passionate employees and educational partners have helped drive phenomenal student growth, with Renaissance solutions being used in over one-third of US schools and in more than 100 countries worldwide.Every day, we are connected to our mission by exemplifying our values: trust each other, win together, strive for the best, own our actions, and grow and evolve.Job DescriptionWe are seeking a talented Dev Ops Engineer II for the Platform Team to help drive our transition to a platform-centric model. In this role, you'll have the opportunity to make meaningful impact in a collaborative environment and apply your technical expertise to build and scale our highly available distributed SaaS platform used by millions of K-12 students every month worldwide.In this role as a Dev Ops Engineer II, you will:Contribute to infrastructure-as-code initiatives using CloudFormation and TerraformDevelop and maintain data pipelinesDesign, build, and maintain containerized applicationsBuild and improve developer tooling to enhance team productivityWork with event-driven systems like Kafka or KinesisExplore and integrate AI tooling into platform workflowsCollaborate with cross-functional teams to resolve infrastructure and platform needsParticipate in the on-call rotation to ensure prompt resoultion of any customer-facing incidentsSupport CI/CD pipelines which ensure the prompt release of high quality softwareFor this role as a Dev Ops Engineer II, you must have:4 years of experience in software developmentHands-on experience with AWS cloud infrastructureExperience building or working with containerized applicationsFamiliarity with data pipeline development and maintenanceWorking knowledge of infrastructure-as-code tools such as CloudFormation and TerraformExperience with developer tooling and automationStrong knowledge of a scripting language such as Python, shell, etcInterest in or experience with event-driven systems (Kafka, Kinesis, or similar)Strong self-starter mentality with demonstrated experience tackling open-ended challenges and rapidly ramping up on new systemsComfortable with uncertainty; able to independently define approach, identify dependencies, and drive work to completion without detailed specificationsBonus Points:BS in Information Systems or Computer Science, related field experience, or bothExperience with AI tooling and integrationInterest or experience in functional programming languages such as Haskell, Scala, Clojure, etcExperience writing deployment pipelines using GitHub ActionsExperience with logging and reporting systems (Datadog, New Relic, etc)Outstanding written and verbal communication skillsGrowth mindset with eagerness to learn new technologies, tools, and platforms as neededAll your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines. The below compensation range is based on national market data and may vary by experience and location. Salary Range$82,200—$102,000 USDBenefits for eligible US employees include:World Class Health Benefits: Medical, Prescription, Dental, Vision, TelehealthHealth Savings and Flexible Spending Accounts401(k) and Roth 401(k) with company matchPaid Vacation and Sick Time Off12 Paid HolidaysParental Leave (20 total weeks with 14 weeks paid) & Milk Stork programTuition ReimbursementLife & Disability InsuranceWell-being and Employee Assistance ProgramsBenefits listed apply to eligible U.S. employees in accordance with Renaissance’s benefits eligibility criteria. Contractor and other non‑employee roles are not eligible for Renaissance employee benefits.Frequently cited statistics show that some women, underrepresented individuals, protected veterans and individuals with disabilities may only apply to roles if they meet 100% of the qualifications. At Renaissance, we encourage all applications. Roles evolve over time, especially with innovation, and you may be just the person we need for the future!Equal Opportunity Employer Renaissance is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate with respect to any term, condition or privilege of employment based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, military or veteran status, marital status, or status of an individual in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.For California Residents, please see our Privacy Notice for California Job Candidates here. Reasonable Accommodations Renaissance also provides reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and applicable state and local laws. If accommodation is needed to participate in