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For businesses, Degreed helps build a culture of learning that attracts, develops, and retains top talent, driving both individual and company success.
We believe learning is the key to unlocking opportunities. Our mission is to discover, empower, and celebrate the next generation of global expertise.
Join us in shaping the future of learning and workforce development!
At Degreed, we’re on a journey to modernize and scale our platform—and we’re looking for a Senior DevOps Engineer who thrives in Azure environments and brings hands-on experience with Kubernetes, CI/CD and Terraform. This is a high-impact role where you’ll help lead key initiatives to improve reliability, performance, and developer experience as we continue migrating toward container-based services.
If you're someone who loves solving infrastructure challenges, standardizing architecture, automating everything, and collaborating with developers to ship faster and safer, we’d love to hear from you.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and contribute to Infrastructure as Code initiatives using Terraform.
- Help define and improve our cloud infrastructure on Azure.
- Work closely with engineering teams to streamline deployments and build robust CI/CD pipelines.
- Support our shift toward containerization (e.g. Kubernetes).
- Collaborate with teams across the business to support growth, scalability, and automation.
- Participate in a rotating on-call schedule to support uptime and stability.
- Strong experience with Azure cloud infrastructure in a production environment.
- Solid knowledge of Terraform and Infrastructure as Code practices.
- Experience with containerization (Docker/Kubernetes) and CI/CD tools.Extensive hands-on knowledge of Kubernetes and its ecosystem
- Expertise with the latest CI/CD tools such as GHA, Azure Devops, ArgoCD, FluxCD etc.
- Well-versed in the principles of cloud security, with a practical mindset toward secure infrastructure design.
- Comfortable working remotely and asynchronously with distributed teams.
- A collaborative mindset and a willingness to learn and share knowledge.
- 7+ years of relevant experience in DevOps/SRE or similar roles.
Why You’ll Love Working Here
- A supportive, remote-first culture focused on impact and continuous improvement.
- Opportunities to influence technical direction and make meaningful contributions.
- Work with smart, dynamichumble people who care deeply about learning and innovation.
- Drive the shift toward Infrastructure as Code (IaC).
- Develop tools to empower developers to manage their codebases effectively.
- Collaborate with stakeholders to understand technical requirements and dependencies.
- Implement and configure new development tools and infrastructure.
- Optimize software delivery through process automation and best practices.
- Foster a culture of collaboration, knowledge sharing, and continuous improvement.
Compensation
Actual compensation packages are based on several factors that are unique to each candidate, including but not limited to: skill set, depth of experience, certifications, and specific work location.
Benefits
We take care of our people with a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your well-being, growth, and success.
View the full details here: https://px.sequoia.com/globalcompanybenefits
🌍 Diversity & Inclusion – We celebrate diverse perspectives and backgrounds, fostering an inclusive environment where everyone can thrive and contribute.
📈 Growth Mindset – Learning is at the heart of what we do. We empower our employees to continuously develop their skills and grow their careers in alignment with their unique strengths and aspirations.
🤝 Collaboration – The best ideas come from working together. We cultivate a culture of open communication, teamwork, and shared success.
By joining Degreed, you’ll be part of a community that values learning, collaboration, and meaningful impact. If you’re passionate about driving change through upskilling and workforce transformation, we encourage you to apply and contribute to our mission.
Degreed offers flexible work arrangements tailored to each role. Some positions are fully remote, while others follow a hybrid model for employees near an office. Please check the job details for role-specific requirements.
For remote and hybrid roles, you’ll collaborate virtually using tools like Zoom and Slack. This role may require prolonged computer use and stationary work, with the ability to interpret written and verbal communication effectively.
We are committed to creating an inclusive and adaptable work environment that enables every team member to thrive and do their best work.
Degreed is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering a workplace free from discrimination and harassment. We do not discriminate based on 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.
This policy applies to all aspects of employment, including recruitment, hiring, career development, compensation, and training.
💡 Accessibility & Accommodations – We are dedicated to full inclusion and will provide reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities throughout the hiring process. If you need assistance, please let us know.
🔍 Fair Hiring Practices – In compliance with the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
📄 E-Verify Participation – Degreed participates in the E-Verify employment verification program.
If you’re applying from specific regions, your personal data may be processed in line with applicable privacy laws, including the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA). To understand how we handle applicant data, please review our Global Data Privacy Notice and related policies:
• Global Privacy Notice
• DPR Compliance Details
By submitting your application, you acknowledge and agree to our use and processing of your data in compliance with applicable laws.
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