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ASSISTments Dev Ops Engineer
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Position Number: 1952071
Location: Worcester, MA
Position Type: Engineering - Computer Engineering

JOB TITLE
ASSISTments Dev Ops Engineer

LOCATION
Worcester

DEPARTMENT NAME
Computer Science I

DIVISION NAME
Worcester Polytechnic Institute - WPI

JOB DESCRIPTION SUMMARY
We have developed our on-line platform, ASSISTments, with a high degree of complexity over the years and now, we seek a DevOps Engineer to help us take our efforts to the next level. This position has two main priority areas for us:

The DevOps Engineer will create maintenance and monitoring procedures for our continued development. He/She/They will lead the coordination and streamline implementation of our code deployment as well as a variety of automation tools, frameworks and pipelines for releasing new features into our test and production environments. As part of our engineering team of software engineers and graduate students, the DevOps Engineer will conduct tests for security, performance and availability as well as troubleshoot and perform root cause analysis for production errors.

Currently our servers run at Worcester Polytechnic Institute. After streamlining and automating the ASSISTments test and deployment process, the DevOps Engineer will lead our efforts to move ASSISTments to AWS to accommodate our growing user base.

We need someone who has a keen eye for detail, excellent problem-solving and troubleshooting skills, and a sense of innovation, who is at ease working in an environment with multiple competing priorities.

JOB DESCRIPTION

Requirements:

A strong command of software-automation and deployment systems
The ability to use a wide variety of open source technologies and cloud services (experience with AWS is required)
The ability to configure and manage data sources like Postgresql and Redis
Experience with automation tools, frameworks and pipelines for releasing new features.
Familiarity with Java- and Javascript-based web applications
A strong background and/or working knowledge of Linux/Unix Administration; Git and GitHub; Maven and Nexus; Tomcat, Nginx; DNS
Please apply if you have 2 - 5 years' experience as a DevOps engineer or equivalent software-engineering role.

FLSA STATUS
United States of America (Exempt)

WPI is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or disability. We are seeking individuals with diverse backgrounds and experiences who will contribute to a culture of creativity and collaboration, inclusion, problem solving and change making.

To apply, visit: https://wpi.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/WPI_External_Career_Site/job/Worcester/ASSISTments-Dev-Ops-Engineer_R0000716

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