Lead Cloud Platform & Dev Ops Engineer

Lead Cloud Platform & Dev Ops Engineer

University of Colorado Denver

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

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