Be a Part of our Team!Join a working team that is dedicated to the mission of the work we do!Teaching Strategies is an innovative edtech organization focused on connecting teachers, children, and families. As front runners in the early childhood education market, we build dynamic, top-quality digital products that integrate all of the essential elements of a high-quality solution: curriculum, assessment, professional development, and family engagement. We are building a team of results-oriented individuals who will thrive in a collaborative, work-hard/play-hard culture. We pride ourselves on the impact we have on the early childhood field through supporting teachers who are doing the most important work there is, teaching children to become creative, confident thinkers.Position OverviewWe’re seeking a senior Infrastructure Platform Engineer to help evolve our internal developer platform into an AI-first, intelligent system that makes infrastructure self-service, adaptive, and increasingly autonomous.In this role, you will work closely with platform leadership to implement and extend a vision for abstracting cloud infrastructure (AWS, Kubernetes, and Infrastructure as Code), while introducing AI-driven workflows, natural language interfaces, and intelligent automation into the developer experience.You’ll be a hands-on technical expert in AWS EKS and platform engineering, building extensible tooling and systems that enable developers to provision, operate, and troubleshoot infrastructure through intuitive, context-aware workflows.This is a high-impact role for a senior engineer who operates with autonomy, contributes to platform direction, and executes at a high level across teams.Specific Roles & Responsibilities:Contribute to Platform EvolutionPartner with platform leadership to evolve the internal developer platform toward an AI-first modelTranslate strategic direction into practical, scalable implementationsHelp shape platform capabilities through hands-on engineering and technical inputBuild Self-Service InfrastructureDesign and implement self-service infrastructure systems that abstract away cloud complexityBuild APIs, CLIs, and developer-facing tools that enable infrastructure provisioning without requiring deep cloud expertiseIntroduce AI-assisted interfaces (CLI, chat, UI) for provisioning, debugging, and operationsEngineer and Scale Kubernetes Platforms (EKS)Design, build, and operate secure, multi-tenant Amazon EKS clustersContribute to platform architecture, scalability, cost optimization, and reliabilityImplement policy, networking, and workload isolation best practicesImplement Intelligent Platform WorkflowsBuild systems that interpret infrastructure signals (logs, metrics, events) and provide actionable insightsDevelop AI-assisted workflows for incident triage, root cause analysis, and runbook generation/executionEnable human-in-the-loop automation for safe and controlled remediationDevelop Developer Tooling and ExperienceBuild platform SDKs, CLIs, and service templates that standardize infrastructure consumptionContribute to AI-powered copilots and assistants that improve developer productivityEnable natural language interaction with platform services where appropriateCodify Best PracticesImplement reusable infrastructure patterns and opinionated defaultsEncode security, scalability, and compliance into platform toolingExtend Infrastructure as Code practices (e.g., OpenTofu) with abstraction and validation layersDrive Observability and InsightImplement logging, metrics, and tracing across platform systemsLeverage AI to detect anomalies, summarize system behavior, and surface actionable insightsContribute to systems that move from visibility to guided actionIterate and ImproveContribute to platform instrumentation and feedback loopsUse data and developer feedback to improve usability, performance, and adoptionContinuously refine platform capabilities based on real-world usageCollaborate Across TeamsWork closely with application teams, SREs, and security engineersSupport platform adoption through strong technical partnershipProvide mentorship and guidance to engineers where neededWhy This Role MattersOur developers should spend their time shipping features, not wrestling with YAML, Terraform, or cloud infrastructure.In this role, you’ll help build a platform that is not only self-service, but intelligent and context-aware, enabling engineers to move faster, make better decisions, and focus on what matters most.This is an opportunity to:Operate as a senior, high-impact individual contributor on a modern platform teamHelp evolve infrastructure into an AI-first, intelligent systemBuild tools and systems that actively amplify developer productivityQualifications:Core Experience8+ years in infrastructure, SRE, DevOps, or platform engineering roleProven experience building or contributing to internal developer platformsDeep expertise in Amazon Web Services, especially EKS, IAM, and networkingStrong programming skills (Python or Go), with experience building production-grade tools and servicesStrong understanding of Infrastructure as Code, GitOps, and cloud-native architecturesAI-First and Systems ThinkingExperience or strong interest in integrating AI/LLMs into developer or operational workflowsFamiliarity with APIs from providers like OpenAI or similarUnderstanding of event-driven architectures and their role in intelligent automationAbility to design adaptive, feedback-driven systems rather than static workflowsPlatform and Developer ExperienceExperience building developer tooling (CLIs, portals, SDKs)Familiarity with platforms like Backstage, Port, or custom developer portalsStrong product mindset with a focus on usability and developer experienceCollaboration and InfluenceStrong systems thinking and architectural design skillsAbility to operate independently while aligning with platform directionEffective communication and cross-team collaboration skillsAI-First Platform PrinciplesFrom automation to intelligence - systems interpret and act, not just executeContext-aware interfaces - developers interact via guided and natural workflowsHuman-in-the-loop - automation includes safe approval and oversightObservability to action - insights lead to recommendations and responsesContinuous learning - platforms improve through feedback and usage patternsWhy Teaching StrategiesAt Teaching Strategies, our solutions and services are only as strong as the teams that create them. By bringing passion, dedication, and creativity to your job every day, there's no telling what you can do and where you can go! We provide a competitive compensation and benefits package, flexible work schedules, opportunities to engage with co-workers, access to career advancement and professional development opportunities, and the chance to make a difference in the communities we serve.Let's open the door to your career at Teaching Strategies!Some additional benefits & perks while working with Teaching StrategiesTeaching Strategies offers our employees a robust suite of benefits and other perks which include:Competitive compensation packageEmployee Equity Appreciation ProgramHealth and wellness insurance benefits401k with employer matchFlexible work environment Unlimited paid time off (which includes paid holidays and Winter Break)Paid parental leaveTuition assistance, professional development, and opportunities for career growthBest in class technology equipment for every employeePenthouse suite in downtown DC seconds away from Washington Nationals Stadium and Audi FieldTeaching Strategies is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to fostering a workplace where everyone can thrive.
Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) Employee Polygraph Protection Act (EPPA)About Teaching Strategies, LLCTeaching Strategies is the leading provider of curriculum, assessment, professional development, and family connection resources in the early childhood field. Offering ground-breaking solutions, including The Creative Curriculum®, GOLD®, tadpoles®, ReadyRosie™, ParentPal™, Al's Pals™, and professional development, Teaching Strategies believes that a child’s first 8 years form a critical foundation for school success. Teaching Strategies has been an advocate for the early childhood education community for more than 40 years.
