Staff DevOps Engineer
Quick answer
Code for America is hiring a remote Staff DevOps Engineer paying $128,945-$157,850 to design and scale secure, compliant cloud infrastructure for civic programs.
- Role
- Staff DevOps Engineer
- Organization
- Code for America
- Location
- Remote (US-based)
- Work setup
- Remote
- Level
- Senior
- Compensation
- $128,945 - $157,850 annually
- Category
- Engineering & Technology
The role
Code for America is seeking a Staff DevOps Engineer to design, automate, and scale secure cloud infrastructure for containerized and AI-powered applications. The role focuses on enhancing CI/CD pipelines, ensuring regulatory compliance (such as SOC 2 and HIPAA), and mentoring team members on best practices. This position requires deep expertise in AWS, infrastructure-as-code, and automation to support civic programs at scale. As a mission-driven organization, Code for America prioritizes transparency, empathy, and technical excellence.
What you'll do
- Develop and optimize CI/CD pipelines for secure, automated deployments.
- Implement and monitor containerized applications using Kubernetes or ECS.
- Automate cloud resource provisioning and governance using policy-as-code.
- Collaborate with security teams to maintain SOC 2, HIPAA, and NIST compliance.
- Mentor peers on DevOps best practices and contribute to team-wide technical standards.
What it takes
- 7+ years of software engineering experience.
- 3–5+ years of hands-on DevOps or infrastructure engineering experience.
- Deep expertise in AWS cloud services (IAM, EKS, Lambda, RDS, etc.).
- Proficiency in Infrastructure as Code (IaC) and GitHub Actions.
- Experience working in regulated or compliance-heavy environments.
What you'll bring
How we treat you
Includes holistic health insurance (no-cost employee-only option), 401k with employer match, 17 weeks of paid parental leave, remote work stipends, professional development funds, and flexible personal time off.
Frequently asked questions
Is this position remote?
Yes, this is a fully remote position for candidates residing full-time within the United States.
What is the compensation for this role?
The annual salary range for this position is $128,945 to $157,850.
What are the core technical requirements?
Candidates need 7+ years of software engineering experience, including 3-5 years of specific DevOps experience, and deep proficiency with AWS, Docker, Kubernetes, and IaC tools.
How do I apply for this job?
The provided job description does not specify an application deadline or a direct portal link, so please refer to the Code for America careers page to submit your application.
How to apply
Apply directly on Code for America's site. We link straight through — no resume parsing, no profile to fill out.
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