Lead Cloud Platform & Dev Ops Engineer

Lead Cloud Platform & Dev Ops Engineer

Lead Cloud Platform & Dev Ops Engineer – 40286 University Staff

Description

Join Our Team and Make a Difference in Higher Education!

At the System
Administration office at the University of Colorado, we are dedicated to building a workplace where everyone feels valued, supported, and
empowered to thrive. Our office is committed to fostering a culture where employees find community, a sense of belonging, and the
opportunity to contribute meaningfully to our mission and purpose.

By joining our team, you’ll have a direct impact on shaping the
future of higher education. In addition to the Office of the Board of Regents, the University of Colorado’s system administration includes
19 units that provide essential services to CU’s campuses in Aurora, Boulder, Colorado Springs, and Denver, as well as the Office of the
President. While not a part of any one campus, we are proud to serve in the centralized office for the University system. Together, we
ensure CU continues to deliver outstanding education, groundbreaking research, and valuable service to our communities.

We believe in
creating an environment where the unique experiences and perspectives of everyone are embraced, enriching the work we do and the strategic
outcomes we pursue. If you’re passionate about making a difference, contributing to a dynamic team, and supporting a mission that matters,
we encourage you to apply and be part of our journey. Learn more about CU System
Administration.

Position Summary:

University Information Services (UIS) provides technical services and
enterprise applications to the University of Colorado campuses and the Office of the President. UIS is committed to delivering reliable,
secure, and scalable technology solutions that support academic, administrative, and research functions.

The Lead Cloud Platform &
DevOps Engineer is responsible for leading the design, implementation, and support of cloud-based platforms and DevOps practices that enable
consistent and efficient delivery of applications and services. This role focuses on cloud platform architecture, infrastructure automation,
CI/CD processes, system integration, and operational reliability.

This position supports the development and adoption of platform
engineering practices, including infrastructure-as-code, containerization, and monitoring/observability solutions. The role also contributes
to the implementation of automation and data-driven technologies, including support for machine learning and intelligent automation
workloads, in alignment with institutional standards and requirements.

The Lead Cloud Platform & DevOps Engineer collaborates with
campus IT teams, information security, and other stakeholders to implement platform solutions that meet security, compliance, and
operational needs. Responsibilities include supporting service reliability practices, contributing to technical standards and documentation,
and assisting with the evaluation and adoption of new tools and technologies.

This position provides technical guidance to
development and operations teams, supports onboarding and enablement efforts, and contributes to continuous improvement of platform
services. The role works across multiple projects and technical environments, supporting consistent implementation of DevOps and cloud
engineering practices.

This position reports to the Assistant Director of Integrations Platform and is exempt from the State of
Colorado Classified Staff system.

Where You Will Work:

Applicants must be Colorado residents or able to
relocate to Colorado within a month of starting employment with University of Colorado System Administration.

This role is
eligible to work remotely within Colorado.

Please note, leadership may adjust in-office work requirements with a minimum of
three months’ notice before any change can be implemented.

Equal Opportunity Statement:

CU is an Equal
Opportunity Employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment. We are
committed to creating a workplace where all individuals are treated with respect and dignity, and we encourage individuals from all
backgrounds to apply, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.

Duties and
Responsibilities:

Duties and responsibilities of the position include, but are not limited to:

Platform Architecture,
Engineering & Delivery (60%)

• Design, implement, and maintain cloud platform architecture, including security, identity, networking,
  and policy controls aligned with institutional standards
• Design, implement, and maintain CI/CD pipelines and release processes,
  including build, testing, security, and deployment workflows across development and production environments
• Support system
  integration across cloud and enterprise environments
• Drive adoption of platform engineering practices, including containerization
  and automation
• Contribute to automation and data-driven technologies, including support for machine learning and intelligent
  automation workloads
• Work across multiple projects and technical environments to ensure consistent implementation of DevOps and
  cloud engineering practices

Reliability, Security & Operations (20%)

• Support platform reliability and operational
  practices, including defining service performance metrics (e.g., SLOs/SLIs), implementing monitoring and observability solutions, and
  participating in incident response and disaster recovery activities
• Collaborate with information security and compliance teams to
  implement and maintain platform security controls, access management, and data protection measures in alignment with regulatory requirements
  (e.g., FERPA, HIPAA)
• Monitor and optimize platform performance, capacity, and cost utilization across cloud environments, ensuring
  consistency across environments
• Ensure operational reliability and performance of platform services
• Align platform
  solutions with institutional standards, policies, and requirements

Leadership, Enablement & Continuous Improvement
(20%)

• Provide technical guidance and support to development and operations teams through documentation, training, and onboarding to
  promote effective use of platform services and
• DevOps practices
• Evaluate and implement new technologies and tools to
  support cloud platform capabilities, automation, data integration, and data-driven initiatives in collaboration with internal stakeholders
• Contribute to development of technical standards, documentation, and governance practices
• Contribute to continuous
  improvement of platform services and engineering processes

What We Offer:

Salary:
The anticipated hiring range has been established at $121,791.28.

CU System Administration takes into consideration
a combination of the selected candidate’s education, training and experience as it relates to the position, as well as the position’s scope
and complexity, internal pay equity and external market value when determining a salary level for potential new
employees.

Benefits: With our unparalleled range of benefits, including top-notch healthcare, comprehensive wellness
programs, enriching professional development, and a dynamic work-life balance, we ensure your holistic growth and happiness.

• No-cost
  or low-cost medical & dental plan options, some inclusive of IVF assistance.
• Disability, Life, Vision Insurance
  options.
• Multiple retirement planning options including a mandatory 401(a) plan where CU contributes 10% of your gross pay, a 401k
  or 403b plan and a 457 deferred compensation plan.
• Pre-tax savings plans, such as Health care and Dependent care flexible spending
  accounts.
• Embrace a healthy work-life balance with ample sick and vacation leave, along with at least 12 paid holidays. This
  includes a dedicated week off for winter break.
• 6 weeks of parental leave to adjust to the joys of parenthood.
• A tuition
  benefit program for you and/or your dependents.
• Free RTD EcoPass and free onsite parking at our 1800 Grant Street
  Office.
• Many additional perks & programs with the CU Advantage.

Additional taxable fringe benefits may be
available.

For more information on benefits programs, please review our Comprehensive Benefits
Guide.

Access our Total Compensation Calculator to see what your total
rewards could be at CU. (This position is a University Staff position)

Qualifications:

Minimum
Qualifications:

Please include all relevant experience in your resume to be accurately assessed against these
qualifications. You must meet all minimum requirements at the time of application to be considered for this role.

• Master’s degree in
  Computer Science, Computer or Electrical Engineering, or related IT field plus three (3) years of progressively responsible professional
  experience as a Platform Engineer (or a similar position) supporting production systems
  or
• A Bachelor’s degree in Computer
  Science, Computer or Electrical Engineering, or related IT field plus five (5) years of progressively responsible experience as a Platform
  Engineer (or a similar position) supporting production systems
• Professional experience must include:
  • Three (3) years of
    experience in:
    • programming languages such as Python and/or Java, including with machine learning frameworks;
    • leading or
      supporting DevOps initiatives, including implementation of CI/CD pipelines, infrastructure-as-code, and release/change management
      practices;
    • designing, developing, and maintaining cloud-based solutions using public cloud platforms (e.g. AWS services such as EKS,
      ECS, or Lambda), including containerized or serverless applications in production environments; and
    • implementing monitoring,
      logging, and reliability practices and supporting incident response using industry tools (e.g. Prometheus, Grafana,
      etc.)
    
    
  • Two (2) years of experience in:
    • artificial intelligence and
    • enterprise IT and cloud environments,
      including API and integration development, streaming technologies (e.g. Kafka or RabbitMQ) and
    • collaboration with security or
      compliance stakeholders in support of technical controls
    
    
  
  

How to Apply:

For
full consideration, please attach the following as separate documents to your application:

1. A cover letter identifying the job
   specific minimum qualifications you possess and interest in the position.
2. A resume including all relevant experience to be
   accurately assessed against the qualifications listed in the posting.

Please ensure you check the “Job Specific Attachments” box
next to each document on the “Required Documents” page of the application for the appropriate documents to be attached.

Per the
Colorado Job Application Fairness Act, you are not required to provide your date of birth, dates of school attendance, or dates of
graduation on your resume or cover letter. If an application requires additional materials, such as a transcript or certification, you may
redact identifying information relating to your date or birth, dates of school attendance, or dates of graduation.

When to
Apply:

For full consideration completed applications must be submitted by August 14, 2026. Reference
checking is a standard step in our hiring process. You may be asked to provide contact information, including email addresses and phone
numbers, for up to five references as part of the search process for this position.

*Please note: All application materials must be
submitted through CU Careers; emailed materials will not be considered. *

Sponsorship Statement:

We are unable
to sponsor applicants for work visas for this position.

Background Check Statement:

The University of Colorado
is committed to providing a safe and productive learning and living community. To achieve that goal, we conduct background investigations
for all final applicants being considered for employment. Background investigations include a criminal history record check, and when
appropriate, a financial and/or motor vehicle history. The Immigration Reform and Control Act requires that a verification of employment
eligibility be documented for all new employees by the end of the third day of work. The University of Colorado is committed to diversity
and equality in education and employment.

ADA Statement:

We are committed to an inclusive and barrier-free
search process. We provide accommodations for applicants requesting accommodation through the search process such as alternative formats of
this posting. Individuals with disabilities in need of accommodations throughout the search process should contact the ADA Coordinator at:
systemhr@cu.edu.

Application
Materials Required: Resume/CV

Job Category: Information Technology

Primary Location: Denver Department: S0001
— System Administration – 50119 – University InformationServices

Schedule: Full-time

Posting Date: Jul 12,
2026

Unposting Date: Aug 15, 2026, 5:59:00 AM Posting Contact Name: System HR Recruiting Posting Contact Email: systemhr.recruiting@cu.edu Position
Number: 00705895

To apply, visit https://cu.taleo.net/careersection/2/jobdetail.ftl?job=40286&lang=en

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