Company Overview
At Checkr, we believe in the transformative power of work and are driven by our mission to build a more equitable future through technology that creates opportunity for everyone.

As a leader in people infrastructure, Checkr is shaping the future of work with cutting-edge solutions powered by artificial intelligence and machine learning. Our advanced background screening platform streamlines the hiring process—making it faster, more efficient, and fully compliant.

By leveraging Checkr’s innovative technology, organizations gain deeper insights into a rapidly evolving workforce, promote transparency, and foster fairer hiring practices. Together, we’re helping companies build stronger teams and create a more inclusive future for workers everywhere.

What a Typical Week Looks Like at Checkr
As a DevOps Engineer at Checkr, you’ll play a critical role in ensuring our cloud infrastructure is robust, scalable, and efficient. A typical week may include:

Designing, maintaining, and optimizing scalable cloud infrastructure to support our growing platform
Enhancing infrastructure operations with automation, tools, and best practices
Improving and managing CI/CD pipelines and DevOps tooling to support rapid and reliable deployments
Participating in, or leading, infrastructure design and production readiness reviews
Troubleshooting and resolving production issues across the full technology stack
Driving infrastructure security and scalability initiatives across environments
Collaborating with development teams to promote infrastructure best practices and efficient resource usage
Building strong, collaborative relationships across engineering teams and technical leadership
Planning for the long-term growth and evolution of Checkr’s infrastructure landscape

What You’ll Bring

3+ years of experience as a DevOps Engineer or in a related role
Proven ability to drive platform adoption through a product-focused, self-service mindset
Deep expertise with AWS, Kubernetes, containers, CI/CD, Terraform, Linux, and microservice architectures
Strong understanding of networking fundamentals including TCP/IP, web security protocols, and HTTP/HTTPS
Meticulous approach to both deployment and rollback planning
A passion for mentoring and supporting the development of less experienced engineers
Strong customer-centric mindset and a collaborative spirit
Commitment to operational security and infrastructure best practices
Recent programming experience in languages such as Golang, Python, or Ruby
Experience with service mesh technologies like Istio is a plus

What You’ll Get

A fast-paced, collaborative, and innovative work environment
Annual learning and development allowance
Competitive compensation with opportunities for career growth
100% coverage for medical, dental, and vision insurance
Up to $25,000 in reimbursement for fertility, adoption, and family planning services
Flexible PTO policy to support work-life balance
Monthly wellness and home office stipends

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