Senior DevOps Developer

Software Engineer 5 employees produce and maintain department applications to accomplish business needs. They perform engineering and development work on large-scale or highly complex projects. They serve as technical experts in software analysis, design, and implementation. Recognized internally and externally as experts, they are distinguished from Software Engineer 4 employees by their fully developed, advanced technical skills, applied regularly, and used to provide innovation to work processes and outcomes. Their work is always long-term, unique, highly complex, strategically significant, and technically innovative. They have complete latitude to devise the approach and method to performing assignments. Assignments are typically multi-faceted and may be cross-discipline, requiring significant coordination and planning. They seek assistance for problems that are business-critical. They develop innovative approaches to problem-solving and anticipate/mitigate potential issues. They typically tackle unprecedented assignments and are often self-directed. They serve as technical resources to all levels on the most complex and/or unprecedented problems. They often train Software Engineer 1, 2, 3 and 4 employees on work processes and policies. They regularly provide guidance to management on critical technology issues and assist management with developing their technical skills. They have input into hiring decisions and staff performance assessments but do not directly supervise. Their interactions are with fellow team members, coordinating team members, assigned student, faculty, and/or staff clients, typically at a management level. They work with and may manage external vendors and service providers.

Responsible for project management and oversite of software development process through project life cycle.

This is a restricted position based on funding the funding will run from 3-1-24 until 3-1-29. This role will not sponsor VISA applicants.

• Infrastructure management
• Monitoring and testing
• Version control - Github and/or Zenhub experience a plus
• Various programming languages:  Javascript, Python etc..,
• Automated code testing tools and techniques
• Experience with Cloud-based platforms such as Azure and AWS
• Containerized tools such as Docker and Kubernetes; microservices architecture
• Implementing various development, testing, automation tools, as well as IT infrastructure
• Planning the team structure, activities, and involvement in project management activities
• Managing stakeholders and external interfaces
•  UX: Usability, Interaction Design, & Information Architecture heuristics & best practices
• Defining and setting development, test, release, update, and support processes for DevOps operation
• Have the technical skill to review, verify, and validate the software code developed in the project.
• Monitoring the processes during the entire lifecycle for its adherence and updating or creating new processes for improvement and minimizing the wastage
• Encouraging and building automated processes wherever possible
• Prompt developers of patches and required library updates
• Identifying and deploying cybersecurity  measures by continuously performing vulnerability assessment, risk management and ensuring system integrity
• Incidence management, root cause analysis/troubleshooting techniques and fixing code bugs
• Coordination and communication within the team and with customers
• Strive for continuous improvement and build continuous integration, continuous development, and constant deployment pipeline (CI/CD Pipeline)
• Assist in deployment at partner sites.
• Planning the team structure, activities, and involvement in project management activities
• Mentoring and guiding the team members 

How to Apply:

Please visit https://jobs.virginia.edu/us/en/ and search R0057361 to complete an online application. Be sure to attach a compelling cover letter expressing your interest and showcasing your skills, along with your resume or CV.

For inquiries about the application process, contact Bill Crane, Senior Academic Recruiter, at [email protected] .

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Position Compensation Range: $79,507.00 - $159,015.00 Annual

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS: Education: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, MIS, Computer Engineering or related discipline Experience: At least seven years of experience. Relevant experience may be considered in lieu of a degree. Licensure: None PHYSICAL DEMANDS This is primarily a sedentary job involving extensive use of desktop computers. The job does occasionally require traveling some distance to attend meetings, and programs.

The University of Virginia, i ncluding the UVA Health System which represents the UVA Medical Center, Schools of Medicine and Nursing, UVA Physician’s Group and the Claude Moore Health Sciences Library, are fundamentally committed to the diversity of our faculty and staff.  We believe diversity is excellence expressing itself through every person's perspectives and lived experiences.  We are equal opportunity and affirmative action employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender identity or expression, marital status, national or ethnic origin, political affiliation, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, veteran status, and family medical or genetic information.