Cloud Engineer

Job Summary: The Office of Informatics and Information Technology is seeking an outstanding DevOps Engineer to contribute to its growing Azure Platform and support its infrastructure growth. This position will report to the Cloud Infrastructure Manager. The DevOps Engineer will be responsible for the deployment, modification, and configuration of existing open-source software tools to improve access to data. The DevOps Engineer will also be accountable for introducing processes, tools, and methodologies that support the needs of the software development lifecycle, from coding and deployment to maintenance and updates. The incumbent will demonstrate their experience as a seasoned DevOps Engineer by implementing continuous integration and continuous delivery of pipelines through various tools such as Terraform and Ansible. As a key member of the integrated application development team, the role of the DevOps Engineer will be responsible for troubleshooting issues that arise, configuring logging & alerting mechanisms, and engineering solutions for complex infrastructure projects. The successful candidate will have a solid work ethic and bring an enthusiastic and professional attitude to the workplace. This position is funded by the UW Institute for Clinical and Translational Research and the Clinical and Translational Science Award and contributes to the informatics of the project. Responsibilities: DevOps Engineer II (IT106) DevOps Engineer I (IT105) Institutional Statement on Diversity: Diversity is a source of strength, creativity, and innovation for UW-Madison. We value the contributions of each person and respect the profound ways their identity, culture, background, experience, status, abilities, and opinion enrich the university community. We commit ourselves to the pursuit of excellence in teaching, research, outreach, and diversity as inextricably linked goals. The University of Wisconsin-Madison fulfills its public mission by creating a welcoming and inclusive community for people from every background - people who as students, faculty, and staff serve Wisconsin and the world. For more information on diversity and inclusion on campus, please visit: Diversity and Inclusion Education: Preferred Bachelor's Degree Qualifications: Required: - 2 years of professional work experience as a DevOps Engineer - 2 years of cloud infrastructure development or work - 2 years of professional work experience developing software - Excellent verbal and written communication skills Preferred Experience: - 2 years with both object-oriented programming (OOP) and scripting languages - 1 year with Azure and Azure App Service - 1 year automating build, test, and deployment processes using tools like Terraform and Ansible - 2 years in Agile or iterative work planning Preferred Technical Proficiency: - Proficiency with Java and experience with Java web applications, including application servers such as TomCat - Proficiency in containerizing applications - Understanding of Kubernetes concepts and experience with deploying and managing applications on Kubernetes clusters - Familiarity with monitoring tools like Prometheus and Grafana - Experience with Continuous Integration/Continuous Deployment (CI/CD) pipelines - Knowledge of GitLab tools and the ability to leverage them to implement robust DevOps lifecycles Work Type: Full Time: 100% It is anticipated this position will be remote and requires work be performed at an offsite, non-campus work location. An on campus location will be provided should a candidate prefer to work partially or fully onsite. Appointment Type, Duration: Terminal, 24 month appointment. This position has the possibility to be extended or converted to an ongoing appointment based on need and/or funding Salary: Minimum $100,000 ANNUAL (12 months) Depending on Qualifications The starting salary for the DevOps Engineer I is $100,000 but is negotiable based on experience and qualifications. The starting salary for the DevOps Engineer II is $110,000 but is negotiable based on experience and qualifications. Employees in this position can expect to receive benefits such as generous vacation, holidays, and sick leave; competitive insurances and savings accounts; retirement benefits. Benefits information can be found at (https://hr.wisc.edu/benefits/). SMPH Academic Staff Benefits flyer: (https://uwmadison.box.com/s/r50myohfvfd15bqltljn0g4laubuz7t0) Additional Information: University sponsorship is not available for this position, including transfers of sponsorship. The selected applicant will be responsible for ensuring their continuous eligibility to work in the United States (i.e. a citizen or national of the United States, a lawful permanent resident, a foreign national authorized to work in the United States without the need of an employer sponsorship) on or before the effective date of appointment. This position is currently scheduled to end on November 17, 2026 and will require eligibility to work until that time. UW-Madison is not an E-Verify employer, and therefore, is not eligible to employ F1-OPT STEM Extension participants. If you are selected for this position you must provide proof of work authorization and eligibility to work. Applicants for this position will be considered for the titles listed in this posting. The title is determined by the experience and qualifications of the finalist. How to Apply: To apply for this position, please click on the "Apply Now" button. You will be asked to upload a current resume/CV and a cover letter briefly describing your qualifications and experience. Contact: Cody Roekle croeklewisc.edu 608-263-7676 Relay Access (WTRS): 7-1-1. See RELAY_SERVICE for further information. Official Title: DevOps Engineer I(IT105) or DevOps Engineer II(IT106) Department(s): A53-MEDICAL SCHOOL/Informatics and IT Employment Class: Academic Staff-Terminal Job Number: 306279-AS The University of Wisconsin-Madison is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. 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