Cloud & DevOps Developer

The Cloud and DevOps Developer is responsible for delivering and maintaining flexible and reliable deployments of University Libraries' custom software & web applications on appropriate Cloud, Platform as a Service, Container, or Virtual Server infrastructure. As part of the Libraries Application Development department within Libraries IT, the Cloud & DevOps Developer reports to the Application Development Manager and works closely with several developers and technologists on custom, in-house solutions and third party, vendor solutions. The successful applicant will demonstrate interest and experience in Cloud & DevOps technologies, strong oral and written communication skills, an ability to collaborate cross-functionally, and a keen attention to detail.

Please note, this position is not eligible for H-1B or Green Card sponsorship. This position does not offer a STEM OPT training program.

Responsibilities

Application and Infrastructure Deployment (60%)

• Provides expertise to University Libraries IT on aspects of Cloud and Containerization technologies.
• Implements and tests production application deployments on the most appropriate Cloud, PaaS, Container, or Virtual Server platform to meet current business needs with the flexibility to adapt to future business needs.
• Clearly documents infrastructure design and maintenance plans.
• Builds and maintains an understanding of Libraries' application architectures, service interdependency, criticality, and the audiences they must serve.

Security and Performance (20%)

• Assists in responding to application and performance faults as assigned or as identified by Site Reliability Engineers.
• Assists in remediation of security faults flagged in routine monitoring or security audits.
• Provides data or reporting on application & service function or usage as needed.

Collaboration and Engagement (20%)

• Maintains an awareness of new, changing, or deprecating services on Cloud and PaaS platforms and assists in devising appropriate modifications, upgrade, or migration plans.
• Maintains an awareness of emerging technologies generally, and considers how they may benefit University Libraries IT strategically.
• Collaborates with Libraries IT, other University departments, and vendor staff as required.
• Communicates and collaborates with non-technical University Libraries staff as required.

Required

• BA/BS plus at least two years of relevant experience, or Master's degree.
• Experience with systems administration on Linux or other Unix-like operating systems.
• Experience working in a cloud environment such as AWS or Azure.
• Experience building and deploying containers with a platform such as Docker, Podman, Kubernetes, or a Cloud-based container offering.
• Understanding of network & server security.
• Experience with web application delivery, including:
  • HTTP/HTTPS network requirements
  • Firewall requirements
  • TLS certificates
  • Intercommunication with other services such as databases, caches, and job queues

Preferred

• Experience with a DevOps automation tool such as Ansible, Chef, or Puppet.
• Experience with a Cloud automation tool such as Terraform, CloudFormation, or Azure Resource Manager.
• Knowledge of one or more application build & deployment methods commonly used with a language such as Ruby, Python, Java, NodeJS, or PHP.
• Experience with a systems monitoring & reporting tool such as Zabbix, Splunk, AWS Cloudwatch, or Azure Monitor.
• Experience working with "cloud-native" applications.

Pay Range: $91,000 - $105,000; depending on education/qualifications/experience

Time Appointment Category: 100% Appointment

Position Type: Faculty and P&A Staff

Please visit the Office of Human Resources website for more information regarding benefit eligibility.

The University offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

• Competitive wages, paid holidays, and generous time off
• Continuous learning opportunities through professional training and degree-seeking programs supported by the Regents Tuition Benefit Program
• Low-cost medical, dental, and pharmacy plans
• Healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts
• University HSA contributions
• Disability and employer-paid life insurance
• Employee wellbeing program
• Excellent retirement plans with employer contribution
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) opportunity
• Financial counseling services
• Employee Assistance Program with eight sessions of counseling at no cost
• Employee Transit Pass with free or reduced rates in the Twin Cities metro area

Applications must be submitted online. To be considered for this position, please click the Apply button and follow the instructions. You will have the opportunity to complete an online application for the position and attach a cover letter and resume.

Additional documents may be attached after application by accessing your "My Job Applications" page and uploading documents in the "My Cover Letters and Attachments" section.

Please attach the following documents in Word or PDF Format (DO NOT copy and paste.)

1. A cover letter
2. A resume

This position will remain open until filled.

To request an accommodation during the application process, please e-mail employ@umn.edu or call (612) 624-8647.

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