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Senior DevOps/SRE Engineer
Oddball · Remote · back to the listing
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What this role officially is
ICT system administrator — ESCO, the EU occupation classification
ICT system administrators are responsible for the upkeep, configuration, and reliable operation of computer and network systems, servers, workstations and peripheral devices. They may acquire, install, or upgrade computer components and software; automate routine tasks; write computer programs; troubleshoot; train and supervise staff; and provide technical support. They ensure optimum system integrity, security, backup and performance.
Also known as: enterprise administrator, IT system administrator, ICT systems administrator, ICT sysadmins, IT systems administrator, ICT sysadmin
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What the listing never says
- 23 bullet points. Long requirement lists deter qualified candidates, who read them as hard gates. Scope clarity
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Oddball believes that the best products are built when companies understand and value the things they are working on. We value learning and growth and the ability to make a big impact at a small company. We believe that we can make big changes happen and improve the daily lives of millions of people by bringing quality software to the federal space.
We're looking for a Senior DevOps Engineer to join our VA team and be part of an elite rapid-response engineering group that gets called in to solve the VA's most complex, high-priority technical challenges across Veteran-facing systems.
What you'll be doing:
• Build and maintain CI/CD pipelines, deployment automation, and infrastructure across Azure and AWS environments
• Own observability and monitoring using tools like Datadog or Dynatrace to proactively identify and resolve issues
• Reduce MTTR through better incident management, runbooks, and automated remediation
• Provision and manage infrastructure as code using Terraform
• Write automation scripts in Python, Bash, or PowerShell to streamline operational workflows
• Collaborate with development teams across VA programs to resolve engineering issues and improve platform stability
• Mentor junior engineers and contribute to DevOps standards and best practices across the team
What you’ll bring:
• 5+ years of experience in DevOps, SRE, or cloud infrastructure engineering
• Hands-on experience with Azure and AWS cloud environments
• Experience with monitoring and observability tools such as Datadog or Dynatrace
• Proficiency with Terraform and infrastructure-as-code practices
• Solid scripting skills in Python, Bash, or PowerShell
• Familiarity with the VA ecosystem including VA Platform, GitHub enterprise practices, or VA.gov standards is a plus
• Thrives in a remote, collaborative Agile environment and genuinely enjoys working across engineering teams
• Communicates clearly and openly, whether writing a runbook or coordinating with stakeholders during an incident
• Performs other related duties as assigned
Requirements:
• Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States. In alignment with federal contract requirements, certain roles may also require U.S. citizenship and the ability to obtain and maintain a federal background investigation and/or a security clearance.
Education:
• Bachelor’s degree
Benefits:
• Fully remote
• Annual stipend
• Comprehensive Benefits Package
• Company Match 401(k) plan
• Flexible PTO, Paid Holidays
Oddball is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against applicants based on race, religion, color, disability, medical condition, legally protected genetic information, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, gender identity or expression, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions), age, veteran status or other legally protected characteristics. Any applicant with a mental or physical disability who requires an accommodation during the application process should contact an Oddball HR representative to request such an accommodation by emailing [email protected]
The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)
At Oddball, we may use AI-assisted tools as part of our recruitment process to help review applications, verify applicant information, and identify potentially fraudulent submissions. These tools support our recruiting team in maintaining a fair and secure hiring process. AI-generated findings are reviewed by our recruiting team and are not used as the sole basis for hiring decisions.
Compensation:
At Oddball, it’s important each employee is compensated competitively and fairly. In alignment with state legal requirements. A range for the included position is listed below. Be advised, actual offer details are determined by job category, job location, and candidate skill level.
United States Wage Range: $120,000 - $156,000
We're looking for a Senior DevOps Engineer to join our VA team and be part of an elite rapid-response engineering group that gets called in to solve the VA's most complex, high-priority technical challenges across Veteran-facing systems.
What you'll be doing:
• Build and maintain CI/CD pipelines, deployment automation, and infrastructure across Azure and AWS environments
• Own observability and monitoring using tools like Datadog or Dynatrace to proactively identify and resolve issues
• Reduce MTTR through better incident management, runbooks, and automated remediation
• Provision and manage infrastructure as code using Terraform
• Write automation scripts in Python, Bash, or PowerShell to streamline operational workflows
• Collaborate with development teams across VA programs to resolve engineering issues and improve platform stability
• Mentor junior engineers and contribute to DevOps standards and best practices across the team
What you’ll bring:
• 5+ years of experience in DevOps, SRE, or cloud infrastructure engineering
• Hands-on experience with Azure and AWS cloud environments
• Experience with monitoring and observability tools such as Datadog or Dynatrace
• Proficiency with Terraform and infrastructure-as-code practices
• Solid scripting skills in Python, Bash, or PowerShell
• Familiarity with the VA ecosystem including VA Platform, GitHub enterprise practices, or VA.gov standards is a plus
• Thrives in a remote, collaborative Agile environment and genuinely enjoys working across engineering teams
• Communicates clearly and openly, whether writing a runbook or coordinating with stakeholders during an incident
• Performs other related duties as assigned
Requirements:
• Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States. In alignment with federal contract requirements, certain roles may also require U.S. citizenship and the ability to obtain and maintain a federal background investigation and/or a security clearance.
Education:
• Bachelor’s degree
Benefits:
• Fully remote
• Annual stipend
• Comprehensive Benefits Package
• Company Match 401(k) plan
• Flexible PTO, Paid Holidays
Oddball is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against applicants based on race, religion, color, disability, medical condition, legally protected genetic information, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, gender identity or expression, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions), age, veteran status or other legally protected characteristics. Any applicant with a mental or physical disability who requires an accommodation during the application process should contact an Oddball HR representative to request such an accommodation by emailing [email protected]
The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)
At Oddball, we may use AI-assisted tools as part of our recruitment process to help review applications, verify applicant information, and identify potentially fraudulent submissions. These tools support our recruiting team in maintaining a fair and secure hiring process. AI-generated findings are reviewed by our recruiting team and are not used as the sole basis for hiring decisions.
Compensation:
At Oddball, it’s important each employee is compensated competitively and fairly. In alignment with state legal requirements. A range for the included position is listed below. Be advised, actual offer details are determined by job category, job location, and candidate skill level.
United States Wage Range: $120,000 - $156,000