Clarity Innovations

Principal Platform Engineer

Clarity Innovations$130K — $155K *
Enterprise Technology
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5-7 years of DevOps experience in a related role
  • Strong understanding of Infrastructure as Code using Terraform
  • Significant experience with GitLab CI/CD for managing deployments
  • Proficient in maintaining Linux-based infrastructure and containerized environments
  • Experience with database technologies including Relational, Columnar, and NoSQL
  • Ability to write maintainable code and develop automation processes

Responsibilities

  • Ensure the health and security of the core platform and data sources
  • Enhance developer experience through CI/CD improvements and tooling
  • Automate manual processes to increase efficiency
  • Collaborate with development teams to support internal operations
  • Participate in incident response and troubleshoot infrastructure issues
  • Evaluate and recommend new technologies for team use
  • Assist in creating documentation for infrastructure configurations and processes

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health and wellness programs
  • Flexible working hours and remote working options
  • Opportunities for professional development and training
  • Collaborative team culture that fosters innovation
  • Participation in cross-functional projects for skill growth
Full Job Description
Position Summary

As a DevOps engineer on the Infrastructure Team, you will have the opportunity and challenge of being involved in all portions of our product offerings. Our core responsibilities are building, maintaining and supporting the infrastructure which drives the product platform. While our core responsibilities remain the same, we adjust quite frequently in support of other teams. One Sprint you may be deploying an API gateway for a new serverless API, the next you may be asked to review, design and implement a scalable data retention policy. The Infrastructure team advances the organizational strategy in deployment/release automation, infrastructure stability, and disaster recovery planning.

Role Expectations

On a day to day basis, you'll be responsible for the development and maintenance of
  • The overall health and status of the core platform & corresponding data sources, including the protection of infrastructure against external cybersecurity threats
  • Improvements to developer experience, not limited to, but including CI/CD pipelines, developer tooling, etc.
  • Automation of manual processes
  • Collaborating with development teams to provide support to our Operations team and internal customers
  • Participate in incident response and troubleshooting efforts, identifying and resolving infrastructure-related issues quickly.

As a member of the infrastructure team, you'll be expected to
  • Work closely with development teams to ensure infrastructure supports the software development life cycle, including continuous integration and deployment.
  • Evaluate new technologies and common services and make recommendations for their use.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design and implement scalable, secure, and reliable solutions.
  • Write high quality and maintainable codebases to deploy and maintain infrastructure
  • Identify technical problems and develop software updates and fixes
  • Monitor processes during their entire lifecycle to update or define new processes for improving reliability and minimizing infrastructure costs
  • Assist in the development and implementation of engineering standards and best practices for other teams.
  • Participate in cross team Scrum events to improve the overall quality of processes for our product teams
  • Assist in ensuring compliance with security and regulatory requirements.
  • Develop and maintain documentation & diagrams related to infrastructure configurations, processes & architectures.

Technical proficiencies

Required:
  • Strong understanding of Infrastructure as Code (Terraform)
  • Significant experience with Gitlab CI/CD
  • Experience in deploying & maintaining containerized and serverless workloads
  • Experience with a variety of databases & datastores (Relational, Columnar and NoSQL)
  • Proficient in provisioning and maintaining linux-based infrastructure & container based architectures (Docker, Podman, Kubernetes)

Nice to have:
  • Experience with orchestration tools such as Airflow, EMR, etc.
  • Experience with configuration management tooling (Ansible, Puppet, Chef, etc.)
  • Experience with deployment tooling (Helm, ArgoCD, etc)
  • Experience with real time monitoring and observability tooling.

About Clarity Innovations

Clarity Innovations offers technical and consultation services to help companies to design, create, and publish education-specific professional development materials in a variety of formats, applications, and online collaboration tools. The company’s service portfolio includes expertise consulting, marketing strategy and analysis, product management, instructional content design, digital learning development, and customer engagement. Clarity Innovations was founded in 1996 and is based in Portland, Oregon.

Clarity Innovations Careers

Joining Clarity Innovations marks the beginning of a unique journey in a company where innovation meets leadership, and diversity fuels growth. Clarity Innovations stands out as a beacon of professional development and technological advancement, offering a plethora of job opportunities that cater to a wide range of skills and interests.

Explore Career Opportunities

Clarity Innovations is actively hiring and continuously seeks passionate, creative, and solution-driven team players. Explore open positions that align with your professional skills and career ambitions. Clarity Innovations values curiosity and leadership, qualities that each team member brings to the forefront of every project.

Innovation and Professional Growth

At Clarity Innovations, the path to professional growth is enriched with endless opportunities. From advanced training programs to leadership development, Clarity Innovations is dedicated to empowering its employees. The company's commitment to innovation is not just about technology but also about pioneering new ways to work and lead.

Diversity and Inclusion

With a firm belief in the power of diversity, Clarity Innovations fosters an inclusive culture that thrives on different perspectives and ideas. Diversity training is integral to the company's ethos, ensuring that all team members feel valued and understood.

Internship Programs

Clarity Innovations offers robust internship programs that provide a solid foundation for a flourishing career. Interns gain hands-on experience, working alongside seasoned professionals and engaging in projects that challenge and enhance their abilities.

Benefits and Culture

The benefits at Clarity Innovations go beyond traditional employment perks. Employees enjoy a supportive and dynamic work environment that promotes personal and professional well-being. The company culture is built on mutual respect, collaboration, and a shared vision for success.

Networking and Career Advancement

Networking within Clarity Innovations opens doors to influential connections and insightful exchanges. The company encourages networking events and professional gatherings that help employees expand their horizons and advance their careers.

Applying for a Position

To apply for a position at Clarity Innovations, candidates are encouraged to submit a resume that highlights relevant experience and skills. The interview process is designed to assess not only professional capabilities but also a fit with the company’s culture and values.

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