DevOps Engineer

14 WestBaltimore, Maryland, United StatesHybrid, Onsite

Who are we?

The Agora Companies service 10+ affiliated publishing groups all around world. These publishing groups are focused on developing information and products that help individuals control their own destiny when it comes to matters of finance, health and lifestyle.We believe strongly in nurturing and developing our team members and don’t just hire to fill gaps. We see every individual as crucial to success of our mission and purposefully create opportunities for them to grow along with the organization.The Agora Companies is searching for a DevOps Engineer to support our international technology team.Are you passionate about automation, open source, and solving complex challenges?Do you excel in working with AWS, Terraform, and container technologies to build cutting-edge solutions?If you're a proactive team player ready to embrace new challenges and drive innovation, we want you on our team! Join The Agora Companies as we collaborate with software engineering teams and clients to design, build, and deploy the next generation of products—faster, more securely, and cost-effectively.

Responsibilities:

Partner with engineers to support AWS and Kubernetes-hosted products and services
Build strong, collaborative relationships with development teams across the U.S. and Europe
Monitor and maintain OpenShift-hosted products, including e-commerce, credit card processing, lead generation, and promotional marketing systems
Contribute to Agile ceremonies like daily scrums and sprint planning, and participate in knowledge-sharing sessions
Track and document work using tools like Jira and Confluence
Ensure compliance with change control processes and architectural standards
Continuously enhance system performance, reliability, and customer satisfaction.

Qualifications:

Experience: 4+ years supporting AWS-hosted environments with automated deployment
DevOps Expertise: Skilled in IaC or CI/CD tools like Docker, Kubernetes, Ansible, or Jenkins
Problem-Solver: Hands-on experience in metrics monitoring, debugging, and performance optimization
Versatility: Proficient with at least two tech stacks (e.g., .Net Core, Java, Golang) and scripting languages like Python

Why Join Us?

Day 1: Build connections with our software engineers and familiarize yourself with our products and workflows
By Month 3: Ramp up on AWS governance, Terraform workflows, and OpenShift deployments while supporting a key product
Within 6 Months: Establish yourself as a trusted DevOps partner and demonstrate expertise in triaging and optimizing Kubernetes workloads

Compensation Range –

$90,000 - $105,000

Location(s) & Work Arrangement –

Mount Vernon, Baltimore / Hybrid (3 days in-office / 2 days remote)

What We Offer

We offer a wide variety of benefits, programs, and services to our employees, including:

Medical, vision, and dental insurance plans
401(k) plan with employer matching
Generous vacation time and paid holidays
Casual dress code
Highly flexible environment

Life at 14 West

"We're not just an address. We're an open door." Most people know us because we share a long history and heritage with The Agora Companies. The Agora is a network for more than 20 publishing and media outlets worldwide. And we are the business and workplace services experts that support nearly all of them in one way or another. Our services include: Personnel & Talent Acquisition, Communications, Marketing Intelligence, Legal, Financial Services, Operations, Global Technologies, and Information Security. Essentially, 14 West offers The Agora Companies and their employees the unique luxury to do the work they want to do rather than the work they have to do. They get to focus on their research, copy and marketing. We work passionately to help protect, guide and grow their workplaces. But you're likely here either because 1) you're interested in joining one of our teams. In which case, you can learn more about each service division and how you could contribute by visiting Our Services on 14west.us. You can also get a feel for what we do and how we do it by subscribing to our blog WestWord. Or 2) you heard 14 West can help open the door to a rewarding career within The Agora. Well, you heard right. The 14 West Talent team is the first call hiring managers make when they suspect they need a new star. And we will not let them down. Getting into one of these companies won't be a walk in the park. But it will be worth it. Either way, you've got to be a certain type of person looking for a certain type of environment. We've inherited a number of traits from The Agora's founders and leaders - and like them, we work hard. We like unique perspectives. We believe our time is better spent testing new ideas than perfecting old ones. And we give people the freedom and resources they need to forge their own path. So while there are no guarantees, there are no limitations. Sound good Follow our social media pages to be the first to know when opportunities develop.

Thrive Here & What We Value- Collaborative Environment- Emphasis on Professional Development- Encourages Creativity and Innovation- Focus on Quality and Excellence- Positive WorkLife Balance- Dynamic, AwardWinning Employer- Casual Work Environment but HighQuality Expectations- Hybrid Office Environment (Some Days from Home and Others from the Monument Traders Alliance’s Headquarters)- A Diverse Team of Driven Professionals- Supportive team

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