Senior DevOps Engineer

Join to apply for the Senior DevOps Engineer role at University of ChicagoJoin to apply for the Senior DevOps Engineer role at University of ChicagoAbout The DepartmentDepartmentBSD CRI - Applications DevelopmentAbout The DepartmentThe Center for Research Informatics (CRI) is an organization within the Biological Sciences Division (BSD) whose mission is to provide the informatics resources and services to BSD faculty to enable them to conduct research of the highest scientific merit and to advance the state of the art of clinical informatics, translational informatics, and bioinformatics. The CRI is also dedicated to research, education, and training in informatics. The Office provides informatics support services by working with UC researchers to conceive, plan, design, implement, deploy, operate, and support biomedical research data capture, management, integration, and analysis applications. The CRI is looking for individuals who will contribute their skills in a fast-paced, cutting-edge environment and will be leveraging state-of-the-art technologies to deliver innovative and exciting solutions for researchers.Job SummaryThe job works independently to perform a variety of activities relating to software support and/or development. Analyzes, designs, develops, debugs, and modifies computer code for end user applications, beta general releases, and production support. Guides development and implementation of applications, web pages, and user-interfaces using a variety of software applications, techniques, and tools. Solves complex problems in administration, maintenance, integration, and troubleshooting of code and application ecosystem currently in production.ResponsibilitiesDesign, implement, and maintain CI/CD pipelines (Azure DevOps Pipelines).Containerize services and manage infrastructure using Docker, Podman, or OpenShift.Standardize deployment processes and environments across multiple applications.Integrate with institutional IAM systems (e.g., Okta, Shibboleth) and data services.Collaborate with developers and platform engineers to improve deployment reliability and developer experience.Automate backups, logging, and monitoring for platform health and disaster recovery.Collaborate with the platform team to define and begin implementing our CI/CD and container orchestration strategy — laying the groundwork for secure, automated deployments.Document workflows, configurations, and deployment practices in support of HIPAA-aligned infrastructure.Designs new systems, features, and tools. Solves complex problems and identifies opportunities for technical improvement and performance optimization. Reviews and tests code to ensure appropriate standards are met.Utilizes technical knowledge of existing and emerging technologies, including public cloud offerings from Amazon Web Services, Microsoft Azure, and Google Cloud.Acts as a technical consultant and resource for faculty research, teaching, and/or administrative projects.Performs other related work as needed.Education:Minimum QualificationsMinimum requirements include a college or university degree in related field.Work Experience:Minimum requirements include knowledge and skills developed through 5-7 years of work experience in a related job discipline.Certifications:Preferred QualificationsExperience:5+ years of experience in DevOps, SRE, or infrastructure automation.Experience in research, healthcare, or academic IT is a plus.Education:Bachelor’s and/or Master’s in a technical discipline such as Computer Science or Software Engineering.Technical Skills Or Knowledge:Deep knowledge of containerization, CI/CD, and system provisioning.Experience with Azure DevOps Pipelines or similar CI/CD platforms.Comfortable managing Linux and Windows servers in production environments.Familiarity with infrastructure-as-code (e.g., Ansible, Terraform, or equivalents).Preferred CompetenciesStrong scripting skills (Bash, PowerShell, Python, etc.).Excellent collaboration and communication skills.Working ConditionsThis position can be remote or hybrid, with flexibility available by mutual agreement and in accordance with university policy.Application DocumentsResume (required)Cover letter (preferred)When applying, the document(s) MUST be uploaded via the My Experience page, in the section titled Application Documents of the application.Job FamilyInformation TechnologyRole ImpactIndividual ContributorScheduled Weekly Hours40Drug Test RequiredNoHealth Screen RequiredNoMotor Vehicle Record Inquiry RequiredNoPay Rate TypeSalaryFLSA StatusExemptPay Range$100,000.00 - $140,000.00The included pay rate or range represents the University’s good faith estimate of the possible compensation offer for this role at the time of posting.Benefits EligibleYesThe University of Chicago offers a wide range of benefits programs and resources for eligible employees, including health, retirement, and paid time off. Information about the benefit offerings can be found in the Benefits Guidebook.Posting StatementThe University of Chicago is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, or expression, national or ethnic origin, shared ancestry, age, status as an individual with a disability, military or veteran status, genetic information, or other protected classes under the law. For additional information please see the University's Notice of Nondiscrimination.Job seekers in need of a reasonable accommodation to complete the application process should call 773-702-5800 or submit a request via Applicant Inquiry Form.All offers of employment are contingent upon a background check that includes a review of conviction history. A conviction does not automatically preclude University employment. Rather, the University considers conviction information on a case-by-case basis and assesses the nature of the offense, the circumstances surrounding it, the proximity in time of the conviction, and its relevance to the position.The University of Chicago's Annual Security & Fire Safety Report (Report) provides information about University offices and programs that provide safety support, crime and fire statistics, emergency response and communications plans, and other policies and information. The Report can be accessed online at: http://securityreport.uchicago.edu. 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