IT DevOps Engineer

WHO WE ARE
Founded in 2018, Zogo has been on a remarkable journey in financial education. Over the years, we've had the privilege of partnering with 250 financial institutions and assembling a dedicated team of passionate and skilled team members. Our impact is something we're incredibly proud of, with a user-base that has grown to over 1.5M people who have diligently completed more than 10 million education modules. At Zogo, we want everyone to be empowered to reach their financial goals - and we need your help to make it happen.
ABOUT THIS ROLE
Zogo is currently seeking an IT DevOps Engineer to join our team in Austin, Texas. This role is responsible for the reliability, scalability, and efficiency of our infrastructure and deployment pipelines. You will collaborate with engineering, product, and IT teams to design, implement, and maintain the systems and processes that keep our applications running smoothly and securely.
This is a great opportunity to join an established yet expanding fintech company that is revolutionizing financial education as we know it.
Who you are:

• Passionate about automation, performance, and operational excellence.
• Creative problem-solver with a proactive approach to challenges.
• Strong communicator who can collaborate effectively with diverse teams.
• Adaptable and comfortable working in a fast-paced, evolving environment.
• Self-motivated and capable of managing competing priorities.
• Experience with cloud-native technologies and CI/CD best practices.
• Committed to security and compliance in managing infrastructure.

You'll be responsible for:
Infrastructure & Operations

• Design, deploy, and manage cloud infrastructure (AWS, Azure, or GCP).
• Ensure systems are highly available, scalable, and secure.
• Implement monitoring, alerting, and logging to maintain system health.

Automation & CI/CD

• Build and maintain CI/CD pipelines to enable rapid, reliable deployments.
• Automate repetitive tasks and streamline development workflows.
• Support engineers in building infrastructure-as-code solutions.

Security & Compliance

• Implement and enforce best practices for data security and compliance.
• Manage access controls, secrets management, and vulnerability remediation.
• Conduct regular audits and contribute to incident response planning.

Collaboration & Support

• Partner with engineering teams to design infrastructure that meets product needs.
• Act as a resource for troubleshooting production issues and guiding resolution.
• Document processes and educate team members on DevOps practices.

YOUR EXPERIENCE:

• 5+ years of experience in DevOps, Site Reliability Engineering, or IT operations.
• Strong expertise in cloud platforms (AWS preferred), containerization (Docker, Kubernetes), and infrastructure-as-code (Terraform, CloudFormation).
• Proficiency with CI/CD tools such as Jenkins, GitHub Actions, or CircleCI.
• Experience with monitoring and logging tools (e.g., Prometheus, Grafana, ELK, Datadog).
• Knowledge of networking, security, and high-availability architectures.
• Familiarity with scripting languages (e.g., Python, Bash) and automation frameworks.
• Proven ability to troubleshoot complex production issues under pressure.
• Passion for financial literacy and a desire to make a meaningful impact.
• Relevant degree or certifications in Computer Science, Information Systems, or related fields preferred.

OUR REWARDS
We offer a robust package of employee perks and benefits, including healthcare benefits (medical, dental and vision, EAP), competitive PTO, 401k match, parental leave, and HSA contribution match. We also provide our employees with a paid subscription to the Calm app and offer generous external learning and tuition reimbursement benefits. As a hybrid workforce, we offer our employees the ability to work remotely up to two days a week.
Zogo is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or any other protected characteristic. Our hiring practices ensure that all qualified applicants receive fair consideration without regard to these characteristics.
Zogo is committed to creating an inclusive and accessible workplace for all candidates, including those with disabilities. We are dedicated to ensuring equal employment opportunities and providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. If you require reasonable accommodations to participate in the application or interview process, please contact our HR department at [email protected]. We will work with you to provide the necessary accommodations to ensure your full participation in our hiring process.
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