Job Description
About the Role
As a Senior DevOps Engineer, you will provide key technical ownership within the engineering organization by building, operating, and continuously improving the infrastructure that supports Riverside Insights’ assessment platforms. You will partner closely with engineering and product leaders to ensure systems are reliable, secure, scalable, and highly automated—especially during peak demand periods.
What You’ll Do
Design, build, and operate reliable AWS-based infrastructure supporting production services
Improve automation, repeatability, scalability, observability, and cost efficiency across the platform
Develop and maintain infrastructure as code and CI/CD pipelines to reduce manual operations
Monitor systems, respond to incidents, and create runbooks for high-risk operational services
Partner with engineering teams to support deployments and improve operational practices
Coach and mentor engineers on DevOps principles and operational excellence
Disclaimer
The above statements describe the general nature and level of the work performed by people assigned to this work. This list does not cover all possible duties, tasks, or responsibilities. Riverside Insights may amend or change responsibilities to meet the needs of the business and organization as necessary.
Required Qualifications
Extensive experience operating AWS infrastructure in multi-account and multi-region environments
Strong expertise with infrastructure as code tools such as Terraform
Experience with monitoring and observability tools such as CloudWatch and Datadog
Hands-on experience with CI/CD workflows and automation
Strong communication, collaboration, and time management skills
Preferred Qualifications
Experience with AMI-based image pipelines using AWS Image Builder
Proficiency in Python, Node.js/TypeScript, or Bash for automation
Experience improving infrastructure security posture and integrating security into pipelines
Experience supporting developer productivity and modern engineering tooling
Physical Requirements
Remote.
Travel 1–2 times a year for off-site team meetings or conferences.
May require stationary positions (sitting or standing) for extended periods.
Medical, Dental, and Vision plans
Company paid basic life and AD and D insurance
Company paid long-term disability
Paid Parental Leave
Supplemental life insurance options
Company paid Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Retirement plan with discretionary company matching
Flexible Spending Account (FSA) and Health Savings Account (HSA) options
Premium subscription to Calm for employee and dependents
33 days of company paid time off
Flexible work arrangements
Tuition Reimbursement Program
Company orientation and 30, 60, 90 Day Onboarding
Compensation
This position offers a competitive salary range of $150,000 - $165,000 aligned with market data and internal equity. Final compensation will be determined based on experience, skills, and geographic location.
Why Join Our Team?
At Riverside Insights, achieving real results for students and educators is more than talk, it is what we do. As we grow, so will you, offering the chance to expand your skills on an ambitious, solution-focused team. Join us in making great work possible, where your well-being and dedication to making an impact go hand in hand. If you are ready for an ambitious, collaborative environment, Riverside is the place for you.
Riverside Insights is an Equal-opportunity Employer
Riverside Insights provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.
Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion
Riverside Insights is committed to growing a diverse team that reflects the educators, students, and communities we serve. We believe that varied perspectives drive innovation and strengthen our mission to help all learners achieve their potential.
