At InStride, it’s simple.
We believe the more you invest in your people, the more skilled they become, and the better your organization performs.
Our mission to bring career-aligned, debt-free education to employers and their workforce has created pathways for 52,000+ Learners to accelerate their careers with 3,100+ learning options.
Our teams are tied together by a recognition of how impactful education can be for one’s career, livelihood and community. Our commitment to the success of our Learners is what defines us. To get a better feel for our culture, watch more
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Candidates must be located in one of the following states to be considered eligible for employment: AZ, AR, CA, CO, CT, FL, GA, IL, IN, KS, LA, MA, MD, MI, MO, NC, NH, NJ, NV, NY, OH, OR, TX, VA, WA, WI.
What we're looking for:
We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Manager of Cloud Engineering to lead our talented team of DevOps and Site Reliability Engineers. The successful candidate will be instrumental in driving the development and execution of our cloud infrastructure strategy, ensuring the reliability, scalability, and security of our cloud-based applications.
Who you are:
- 7+ years of experience in Cloud and SaaS engineering, with a strong track record of delivering high-quality solutions.
- 3+ years of leadership experience managing a team of 5+ DevOps or Site Reliability Engineers in a revenue generating cloud environment.
- Extensive experience with Amazon Web Services (AWS), including but not limited to EC2, IAM, EKS, S3, RDS, and Lambda.
- Proficiency in Linux administration, with at least 5 years of hands-on experience.
- Strong understanding of CI/CD pipelines and experience implementing automated delivery processes with Docker containers.
- Proven ability to drive the adoption of new technologies and work effectively across technical teams.
- Previous experience with Ansible and Linux operating system tuning is a plus.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to interact with stakeholders at all levels of the organization
How you will create impact:
- Lead and mentor a team of 5+ DevOps or Site Reliability Engineers, providing guidance and support to ensure the successful delivery of projects.
- Define and implement best practices for cloud infrastructure management, including provisioning, monitoring, and optimization.
- Oversee the design, implementation, and maintenance of cloud-based solutions on Amazon Web Services (AWS).
- Manage and maintain Linux-based systems to support our cloud infrastructure.
- Implement and manage containerized applications using Kubernetes, ensuring smooth deployment and orchestration.
- Drive the adoption of CI/CD pipelines to automate the delivery and management of SaaS applications.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop and implement new technology solutions that enhance our cloud infrastructure.
- Define and scale cloud architectural solutions, working closely with architects to ensure alignment with organizational goals and objectives.
- Utilize Infrastructure as Code (IaC) solutions such as Terraform or Pulumi to automate and manage infrastructure deployments.
- Participate in shared on call rotation on a periodic basis for escalated issues regarding platform infrastructure and services.
- Foster a culture of trust, respect, and collaboration within the team.
- Encourage open communication and feedback to promote a positive work environment.
- Develop and implement strategies to enhance team performance and productivity
- Handle conflicts and challenges with empathy and a solutions-oriented approach.
Target base compensation amount for this role outlined below. Final offer amounts are determined by multiple factors including candidate experience and expertise and may vary from the amounts shown below.
$175,000—$205,000 USD
Don’t meet every single requirement? Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification. At InStride we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this role, but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyways. You may be just the right candidate for this role!
Benefits @ InStride
As an organization that champions investing in people, it’s critical we walk the talk. That’s why every InStride employee is eligible to enroll in 3,100+ online certificate and degree programs through our Step Forward program. Unlike traditional tuition reimbursement programs, InStride covers your tuition upfront, regardless of your course of study, degree type, or school - eligible to all employees starting Day 1.
This role is also eligible for the following benefits:
- 401(k) plan with company match
- Flexible vacation policy
- Paid family leave
- Best-in-class health care benefits
- And more!
InStride Diversity and Inclusion Statement
At InStride, we foster a culture of belonging, we support authenticity and intersectionality, and we embrace and appreciate our differences. We do this by building a diverse pipeline of talent and ensuring equitable access to opportunities, information and leadership. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let your recruiter know.
Policies & Disclosure
Effective November 1, 2021, all new hires must be fully vaccinated against the COVID-19 virus unless they have been granted a reasonable accommodation. If you are offered employment, this requirement must be met by your date of hire, unless a reasonable accommodation is approved by the People & Talent team in writing.
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About InStride
InStride is a tech-enabled services company that is pioneering new approaches to workforce education solutions with a mission of driving meaningful social and business outcomes by unlocking access to life-changing education. In collaboration with quality academic institutions, we enable employers to provide career-aligned, debt-free education through a personalized, digital platform and a consultative service model. To learn more, visit:
https://www.instride.com/
