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Strategic Education

Sr. DevOps Engineer

Herndon, VA · On-site

$133K - $171K/yr

Travel via plane, car, and metro may be required to perform this job. * Must be able to work more ... Other essential functions and marginal job functions are subject to modification. ** The final ...

Spotless Brands

Dir Internal Audit

Herndon, VA · On-site

Experience in car wash industry or in multi-site retail preferred. * Experience with IT general ... modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. To perform this job ...

Strategic Education, Inc.

Admissions Officer

Herndon, VA · On-site

$19.50 - $29.75/hr

Travel via plane, car, and metro may be required to perform this job. * Must be able to work more ... Other essential functions and marginal job functions are subject to modification. Applicants must ...

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How much do car modification jobs pay per hour?

As of Jun 9, 2026, the average hourly pay for car modification in Virginia is $16.03, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $14.28 and $17.64 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are the typical daily responsibilities in a Car Modification role?

Professionals in car modification roles are involved in assessing customer requirements, designing modification plans, sourcing parts, and using specialized tools to install or upgrade components such as exhaust systems, suspension, or audio equipment. Daily tasks may also include diagnosing vehicle performance issues, performing quality checks, and documenting all work performed for warranty and compliance purposes. You'll often collaborate closely with other technicians and interact with clients to explain technical options or demonstrate completed work. The role requires a blend of technical skill and customer interaction, making each day varied and hands-on.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the Car Modification position, and why are they important?

To thrive in Car Modification, you need a solid understanding of automotive mechanics, electrical systems, and performance tuning, often backed by vocational training or relevant certifications. Familiarity with automotive diagnostic tools, specialized software for engine calibration, and hands-on experience with shop equipment are typically expected. Creative problem-solving, attention to detail, and strong customer service skills help professionals collaborate effectively with clients and teammates. These competencies ensure safe, high-quality modifications that meet client needs and industry standards.

What is a Car Modification job?

A Car Modification job involves customizing, upgrading, or altering vehicles to enhance their performance, appearance, or functionality. Professionals in this field work on modifications such as engine tuning, suspension upgrades, body kits, paint jobs, and interior enhancements. They may specialize in specific areas like performance tuning, aesthetic customization, or off-road modifications. This job requires technical skills, creativity, and knowledge of automotive systems to ensure modifications comply with safety and legal standards.

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Infographic showing various Car Modification job openings in Virginia as of May 2026, with employment types broken down into 24% Full Time, 74% Part Time, and 2% Contract. Highlights an 86% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 12% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $33,350 per year, or $16 per hour.
Sr. DevOps Engineer

Sr. DevOps Engineer

Strategic Education

Herndon, VA • On-site

$133K - $171K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 26 days ago

Strategic Education rating

8.8

Company rating: 8.8 out of 10

Based on 11 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

10th of 193 rated education and training

Job description

Education Technology Services (ETS), a dynamic sub-division of Strategic Education Inc (SEI), is dedicated to revolutionizing the landscape of online education. Our flagship products, Sophia Learning and Workforce Edge, are at the forefront of providing accessible, affordable, and high-quality education solutions. Sophia Learning offers self-paced online general education courses recommended for college credit, while Workforce Edge is a cutting-edge education benefit management platform.
We're seeking a Senior DevOps Engineer supporting the Sophia Learning and Workforce Edge platforms. The ideal candidate combines deep hands-on expertise with strong technical leadership setting standards, mentoring engineers, designing scalable solutions, and supporting compliance initiatives. This is a high-impact role for someone who thrives at the intersection of engineering excellence and operational reliability.
What You'll Do
  • Architect, design, and implement scalable, cloud-native solutions on Google Cloud Platform (GCP) using serverless technologies (Cloud Run, Cloud Functions) and Kubernetes (GKE)
  • Lead end-to-end delivery of infrastructure and platform solutions, including design, development, testing, deployment, and continuous improvement
  • Own and evolve the organization's CI/CD strategy, including build automation, testing gates, and production deployment workflows
  • Design and maintain containerized workloads (Docker, Kubernetes), including Helm charts, autoscaling strategies, and service mesh configurations
  • Build and optimize serverless architectures to improve scalability and reduce operational overhead and cost
  • Establish and enforce best practices for scalability, availability, security, and performance across production systems
  • Drive observability and monitoring strategies (logging, alerting, incident response)
  • Lead production support and reliability efforts, including incident management, root cause analysis, and postmortems
  • Mentor engineers on cloud architecture, DevOps practices, and infrastructure-as-code patterns
  • Partner cross-functionally with product, security, and engineering teams to deliver business value quickly
  • Manage complex initiatives in an agile environment, balancing technical debt with feature delivery
  • Identify and evaluate emerging technologies, rapidly prototyping solutions to inform technical direction
  • Champion automation, process improvement, and tooling modernization across engineering
Required ExperienceCloud & Platform Engineering
  • 5+ years of DevOps, platform, or infrastructure engineering experience
  • 3+ years of hands-on experience with GCP
  • 3+ years of Kubernetes experience
  • Strong experience with serverless architectures
  • Experience with Infrastructure as Code
  • Hands-on experience with Docker and container registries
  • Familiarity with Kubernetes autoscaling and node provisioning tools
CI/CD, Automation & Development
  • Expert-level experience with CI/CD tools
  • Strong proficiency with Git
  • Experience with scripting and automation
  • Experience building and consuming REST APIs
  • Familiarity with GitOps workflows
Observability, Data & Security
  • Experience with monitoring and observability tools
  • Experience working with databases and distributed systems
  • Familiarity with security scanning and vulnerability management tools
Preferred Experience
  • Familiarity with AI coding assistants and integrating them into engineering workflows
  • Exposure to CI/CD pipelines that incorporate automated analysis or decision-making alongside traditional processes
  • Understanding of when to apply automation vs. human judgment, with appropriate safeguards
  • Interest in evolving the SDLC through AI-driven practices such as prompt engineering and tool orchestration
Education
  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field or equivalent experience
Preferred Certifications
  • GCP Professional certifications

Other:

  • Must be able to travel 10% of time.
  • Must be able to lift 20 lbs.
  • Typical office setting.
  • Mobility within the office including movement from floor to floor.
  • Travel via plane, car, and metro may be required to perform this job.
  • Must be able to work more than 40 hours per week when business needs warrant
  • Access information using a computer.
  • Effectively communicate, both up and down the management chain.
  • Effectively cope with stressful situations
  • Strong mental acuity
  • Regular, dependable attendance and punctuality are essential functions of this job.
  • Other essential functions and marginal job functions are subject to modification.

** The final stage of the interview process will require an in-person interview at either our Herndon, VA or Minneapolis, MN location **

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SEI offers a comprehensive package of benefits to employees scheduled 30 hours or more per week. In addition to medical, dental, vision, life and disability plans, SEI employees may take advantage of well-being incentives, parental leave, paid time off, certain paid holidays, tax saving accounts (FSA, HSA), 401(k) retirement benefit, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, tuition assistance as well as entertainment and retail discounts. Non-exempt employees are eligible for overtime pay, if applicable.

Careers - Our Benefits, Strategic Education, Inc


SEI is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering an inclusive and collaborative culture where individuals can grow their careers and contribute fully. We strive to attract talent with broad experiences, skills and perspectives. We welcome applications from all. While it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top end of the pay range at SEI, we offer a competitive salary. The actual base pay offered to the successful candidate may vary depending on multiple factors including, but not limited to, job-related knowledge/skills, experience, business needs, geographical location, and internal pay equity. Our Talent Acquisition Team is ready to discuss your interest in joining SEI. The expected salary range for this position is below.

$119,300.00 - $178,900.00 - Salary


If you require reasonable accommodations to complete our application process, please contact our Human Resources Department at Careers@strategiced.com.

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