Sr. DevOps Engineer

Sr. DevOps Engineer

Austin, Texas, United States

Full-Time

Austin, TX - 4 days per week in our Central Austin office, Fridays remote

About Scorability:

Scorability is passionate about improving college athletics recruiting by making it more efficient, transparent, and honest. Coaches at every level in every sport can use our world-class software to efficiently identify, engage, and recruit the best players for their program. Prospective student athletes benefit from a more direct and transparent recruiting process, avoiding unnecessary effort and wasted money.

The Role:

Scorability is looking for a skilled and motivated Sr. DevOps Engineer to join our scaling engineering team. As a Sr. DevOps Engineer, you will play a crucial role in enhancing our software delivery and infrastructure management processes. You'll work collaboratively to automate deployment pipelines, optimize system performance, and ensure the reliability and scalability of our applications. Your expertise in continuous integration, continuous delivery (CI/CD), infrastructure as code (IAC), and cloud technologies will be instrumental in maintaining a streamlined and efficient software development lifecycle. If you are passionate about driving innovation, fostering a culture of automation, and enabling rapid and reliable software delivery, we welcome you to apply.

What you'll do:

• Collaborate with development and operations teams to streamline and automate software deployment and infrastructure management processes
• Implement and maintain continuous integration and continuous delivery (CI/CD) pipelines to ensure efficient and reliable software releases
• Create and manage infrastructure as code (IAC) for cloud-based and on-premises environments, automating provisioning, configuration, and scaling
• Monitor system performance and troubleshoot issues proactively, ensuring high availability and optimal system responsiveness
• Develop and maintain automation scripts and tools for tasks such as configuration management, monitoring, and system maintenance
• Implement and maintain security best practices to protect data and systems, including access controls, encryption, and vulnerability assessments
• Collaborate with development teams to design and implement solutions that support application scalability, performance, and stability
• Manage and optimize AWS cloud infrastructure resources and services
• Conduct regular system backups, disaster recovery planning, and ensure data integrity and availability
• Stay current with industry trends and emerging technologies in DevOps and cloud computing, recommending and implementing modern best practices
• Participate in on-call rotations and respond to system emergencies as needed

Experience we're seeking:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field (or equivalent work experience)
• 5+ years experience as a DevOps Engineer or similar role, with a track record of successfully implementing DevOps practices and CI/CD pipelines at an early stage company at scale
• Strong proficiency in automation tools and scripting languages, such as Ansible, Terraform, Puppet, Chef, or Python
• Experience with containerization technologies like Docker and container orchestration platforms like Kubernetes
• Proficiency in version control systems such as Git, and familiarity with branching and merging strategies
• Deep knowledge of cloud platforms and services (AWS), and the ability to manage cloud-based infrastructure
• Solid understanding of infrastructure networking, security, and best practices
• Experience with monitoring and log management tools (e.g., Prometheus, ELK stack) for system performance and error tracking
• Familiarity with database management and administration, including SQL and NoSQL databases.
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to troubleshoot complex issues efficiently
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills to work effectively with cross-functional teams
• Relevant certifications in DevOps, cloud platforms, or related areas (e.g., AWS Certified DevOps Engineer, Certified Kubernetes Administrator) are a plus

Perks & Benefits:

• Base salary + unique bonus programs for total alignment
• Stock options: become a shareholder and participate in the value we create together
• Flexible Time + Holidays off for a good quality of life
• Health benefits: Medical, Dental, and Vision — 100% paid for employees
• Giving back: opportunities to serve through our Community Service Program

Scorability will never discriminate based on race, religion, national origin, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, or marital, veteran, or disability status. We invite all qualified applicants to apply for our open positions.