DevOps Software Engineer, IT (CSBA Schedule: Software Engineer)

California School Boards Association; West Sacramento (CA); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote 2 days/week

Competitive salary

Medical coverage

Job summary

California School Boards Association (CSBA) seeks an experienced DevOps Software Engineer to join our technology team in West Sacramento. Under the CTO, you will implement DevOps practices, automate builds, improve CI/CD, and manage cloud infrastructure.

The ideal candidate will have strong automation skills, experience with AWS/Azure, containerization, and collaboration with developers to deliver reliable software releases. This role offers a hybrid schedule with in-office and remote days.

Qualifications

• Three to four years leading DevOps and software development.
• Experience with AWS and Azure cloud platforms.
• Strong background in CI/CD, automation and deployment workflows.

Responsibilities

• Automate building, testing and deployment processes.
• Develop automated monitoring and alerting systems.
• Troubleshoot performance, deployment and infrastructure issues.
• Enforce security best practices in the SDLC.
• Manage IaC for scalable infrastructure.
• Maintain and optimize CI/CD pipelines.
• Collaborate with developers on planning and delivery.
• Lead security implementation for deployed apps.
• Communicate system configurations clearly.

Skills

CI/CD pipelines

Containerization

Cloud computing

Automation

Scripting

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Ansible

Terraform

CloudFormation

Kubernetes

Job description

This position is eligible for a hybrid work schedule, with a minimum of three (3) days in-office based out of our West Sacramento office and two (2) days working remotely.

Summary

We are seeking an experienced and driven DevOps Software Engineer to join our dynamic technology team. Under the general direction of the Chief Technology Officer, this role supports the development and delivery of software systems by implementing DevOps best practices and contributing to the success of technical programs that serve CSBA and its members. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in automation, infrastructure management, CI/CD and cloud technologies, as well as the ability to communicate clearly with both technical and non-technical stakeholders; performs related duties as assigned.

• Implement tools and practices to automate building, testing and deployment processes.
• Develop and maintain automated monitoring and alerting systems to ensure application and infrastructure health.
• Troubleshoot issues related to performance, deployment and infrastructure.
• Enforce security best practices throughout the development lifecycle.
• Manage and provision infrastructure using Infrastructure as Code (IaC) for consistency and scalability.
• Maintain and optimize CI/CD pipelines to support reliable and frequent software releases.
• Deploy and test software on a regular schedule, ensuring environment stability.
• Maintain configuration standards across systems and environments.
• Collaborate with software developers to support planning, integration and delivery.
• Contribute to large engineering efforts involving data migration, system integration and platform improvements.
• Identify and resolve bugs, outages and bottlenecks in coordination with development teams.
• Lead security implementation and compliance for deployed applications.
• Align technical work with CSBA’s strategic direction, values and practices.
• Participate in short- and long-term planning efforts for technology initiatives.
• Communicate effectively across teams and document system configurations and decisions.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Computer Science, Information Systems or a related field.
• Minimum of three (3) to four (4) years of professional experience leading DevOps efforts and software development.
• Strong experience in software development principles, operating systems, networking and cloud computing (e.g., AWS, Azure).
• Strong experience with CI/CD pipelines, containerization and deployment workflows.

Knowledge of

• Automation and orchestration tools (e.g., Ansible).
• Security best practices in DevOps environments.
• Scripting languages and monitoring systems.

Ability to

• Lead and implement DevOps strategies in a collaborative, matrixed environment.
• Maintain and manage software infrastructure, delivery, monitoring, and automation tools.
• Troubleshoot and resolve technical issues quickly and effectively.
• Document systems and communicate clearly with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Prioritize and manage multiple projects and deadlines.
• Maintain confidentiality and professionalism in all work.
• Follow organizational health and safety guidelines and practices.

Environmental Elements & Physical Demands

• Ability to lift, carry, push, and pull materials and objects weighing up to twenty-five (25) pounds, hand truck available to assist.
• The office environment is primarily sedentary, in a controlled office environment with moderate noise levels and no direct exposure to hazardous physical substances.
• Must be able to bend, stoop, kneel, reach, push, and pull drawers open and closed in the execution of their duties.
• Ability to sit at computer for long periods of time and have the dexterity to access, enter, and retrieve data using a computer keyboard or calculator, and operate standard office equipment.
• Ability to occasionally travel for conferences, trainings, workshops and meetings throughout California, including overnight stays.
• Employee is personally responsible for following health and safety guidelines, instructions and policies.

Supervisory Responsibilities

• This position does not have supervisory responsibilities.

Why Join CSBA?

• Play a key role in transforming software delivery and operations for a mission-driven organization.
• Collaborate with a supportive and innovative technology team.
• Enjoy the flexibility of working remotely two (2) days a week.
• Competitive salary and benefits package.

At CSBA, we proudly offer competitive compensation and benefits, including medical, dental and vision coverage for employees and dependent children, insurances and California Public Employees Retirement System (CalPERS), and more.