DevOps Architect (Remote Opportunity)

Bright Horizons; United States; Remote; USD 143,000 - 154,000; Full time

Job summary

Bright Horizons is seeking an experienced DevOps Architect to lead DevOps initiatives. The role involves designing and optimizing cloud infrastructure, implementing best practices in CI/CD, and mentoring team members on modern technologies. Ideal candidates are well-versed in DevOps tools like Kubernetes and AWS, with strong troubleshooting skills and agile experience.

Benefits

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Life insurance

Long-term disability insurance

Short-term disability insurance

Paid holidays

Sick time

Vacation time

Qualifications

• 7 years experience in Cloud platform/SaaS operations.
• 3 years as a DevOps Architect.
• 2+ years of experience with Kubernetes.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement DevOps architectures for scalable software delivery.
• Manage and optimize cloud infrastructure for high availability.
• Create disaster recovery plans.

Skills

Troubleshooting

CI/CD processes

Cloud services

Containerization

Agile practices

Scripting (Python, Bash, PowerShell)

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Kubernetes

Docker

Terraform

Ansible

Azure

AWS

Job description

This position is a remote position available in the United States.

We are looking for an experienced DevOps Architect to lead our DevOps initiatives. You will be responsible for designing and implementing DevOps architectures, managing infrastructure, and collaborating with development teams to facilitate and optimize our Continuous Integration/Continuous Delivery (CI/CD) processes. Our ideal candidate is well-versed in various DevOps tools and technologies, including cloud services and containerization. You should be familiar with agile practices and possess excellent troubleshooting skills.

Bright Horizons is trusted by families and employers around the world for high-quality child care and early education, back-up care, and workplace education. We partner with some of the world’s best companies to provide services that help employees perform their best and support families to thrive both personally and professionally.

Essential Functions/Responsibilities

• Design and implement advanced DevOps architectures to support scalable and reliable software delivery.

• Manage and optimize cloud infrastructure to ensure high availability and performance.

• Develop and enforce best practices for Cloud architecture, infrastructure as code (IaC) and configuration management.

• Monitor, analyze, and manage technical operations to ensure optimal performance and system health.

• Develop and maintain documentation for the DevOps processes, including design and process specifications.

• Provide guidance and expertise on system options, risk, impact, and costs vs. benefits.

• Create disaster recovery plans.

• Train and mentor team members on DevOps best practices and recent technologies.

• Proactively identify potential issues and implement solutions to mitigate the impact on operations.

• Collaborate with engineering, operations, cloud administrators, networking, and security teams to ensure seamless integration and deployment.

Job Qualifications:

Required:

• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, information systems or related field
• 7 years Cloud platform or SaaS operation team
• 3 years DevOps Architect
• 2+ years' experience on Kubernetes

Preferred skills:

• Experience with infrastructure management and monitoring.

• Strong knowledge of containerization and orchestration tools like Docker and Kubernetes.

• Working knowledge of automation service provisioning and middleware configuration.

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

• Proficiency in cloud platforms like Azure, AWS

• Experience with containerization technologies like Docker and orchestration tools like Kubernetes.

• Experience with IaC tools like Terraform or Ansible

• Strong scripting skills in languages like Python, Bash, or PowerShell.

• Understanding of security best practices and tools for DevOps environments.

• Experience with Continuous Integration/Continuous Deployment tools like AzuredevOps, Git

• Ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams.

• Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills.

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

• Ability to adapt to modern technologies and methodologies.

Salary and Other Compensation Disclosures

The annual starting salary rate for this position is between $143,000 - $154,000 annually. The pay range listed here is what Bright Horizons in good faith anticipates offering for this job opening. Actual compensation offers within this range will depend on a variety of factors including experience, education and training, certifications, geography, and other relevant business or organizational factors.

This position is also eligible for a bonus.

Also, depending on hire date and subject to applicable eligibility requirements and accrual schedules, new employees in this role receive up to: 9 paid holidays annually; 40 hours of sick time per year based on full-time schedule, and 120 hours of vacation time per year based on full-time schedule(vacation time may be used for sick leave purposes under any applicable state or local sick or safe time law).

Benefits:

The Company offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements:

• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Life insurance
• Long-term disability insurance
• Short-term disability insurance

Deadline to Apply Information:

This posting is anticipated to remain open until 6/30/2025

At this time, Bright Horizons will not sponsor an applicant for employment authorization/visa for this position

Life at Bright Horizons:

Our people are the heart of our company. Because we’re as committed to our own employees as we are to the children, families, and clients we serve, our collaborative workplaces are designed to grow careers and support personal lives. Come build a brighter future with us.

Bright Horizons provides equal opportunity in all aspects of employment and does not discriminate against any individual on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, national origin, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected under federal, state, or local law. Bright Horizons complies with the laws and regulations described in the following federal government resources: Know Your Rights , Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) and Employee Polygraph Protection Act (EPPA) .

If you require assistance or a reasonable accommodation in completing these application materials or any aspect of the application and hiring process, please contact the recruitment helpdesk at 855-877-6866 or [e-mail] . Determinations on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis.