Linux Systems DevOps Engineer

The Minnesota Supercomputing Institute (MSI) is looking for a Linux Systems DevOps Engineer. The Engineer will work collaboratively with the MSI Application Development Solutions (ADS) team and diverse stakeholders to build and maintain software systems and services that integrate with HPC technologies and research computing environments.

The MSI ADS team is a small group of highly qualified developers who value:

• Clear, testable, scalable, and maintainable software solutions
• Collaborative development and team ownership of code
• Working with stakeholders to understand requirements and devise creative and effective solutions
• Professional development and continuous growth through learning
• Excellence in all areas of our work

Responsibilities will include:

Technical (70%)

• Create, develop, test, document, and maintain software solutions in a research computing environment, using current best practices and modern tooling (Linux, Git, Puppet, etc.)
• Rapidly iterate prototype services and systems while maintaining attention to quality, testability, documentation, and future maintainability
• Proactively identify, troubleshoot, and resolve problems with software systems to create a more functional, reliable, and secure environment for research activities
• Manage, maintain, and improve existing software systems

Planning and Support (20%)

• Identify requirements and devise solutions in close collaboration with MSI user support, operations staff, and other stakeholders
• Effectively communicate complex technical issues to cross-functional audiences
• Manage time, tasks, and resources with MSI issue-tracking and project management systems
• Actively discover opportunities for collaboration and improvement affecting the ADS team or MSI as a whole
• Positively represent MSI in interactions with peers throughout the University community

Professional Development (10%)

• Participate in the University of Minnesota IT community through relevant communities of practice
• Pursue professional growth through training, workshops, and independent study

This position has been designated as work profile 1, 2, or 3. Profile 1 is expected to work primarily on-site. Profile 2 is expected to work on-site more than 50% of the time. Your office will be located in Walter Library. Profile 3 is expected to work remotely more than 50% of the time. Your dedicated office space will be in your remote work location. MSI management retains the right to modify flexible work arrangement agreements on a temporary or permanent basis for any reason at any time.

Required Qualifications

• BA/BS degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or related field plus at least four years of work experience, or master's degree plus at least two years of experience
• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills, with experience using these abilities in a team environment
• Programming experience on a Linux platform, including proficiency in at least one modern scripting language (e.g. Python, Ruby, NodeJS)
• Strong problem-solving and organizational skills
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Technology experience in an academic or research environment
• Experience working in teams on multiple complex projects
• Experience implementing research workflow or analysis pipeline software
• Experience with research cyberinfrastructure e.g. Globus
• Experience with database programming and web development
• Experience with additional programming languages including: PHP, Python, JS, SQL, Go
• Experience with configuration management technology such as Puppet
• Experience with modern development tooling, including: Git, Jenkins

MSI's mission is to provide advanced research computing infrastructure supporting several thousand users researching topics spanning the physical sciences, engineering, life sciences, medicine, and social sciences, within the University of Minnesota academic community and beyond. As technologists we meet a dual responsibility: reliably provide computational and supporting services critical to the daily work of our research community; and boldly expand the boundaries of the possible by deploying cutting edge technologies.

Pay Range: $85,000 - $105,000; depending on education/qualifications/experience

Time Appointment: 75%-100% Appointment

Position Type: Faculty and P&A Staff

Please visit the Office of Human Resources website for more information regarding benefit eligibility.

The University offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

• Competitive wages, paid holidays, and generous time off
• Continuous learning opportunities through professional training and degree-seeking programs supported by the Regents Tuition Benefit Program
• Low-cost medical, dental, and pharmacy plans
• Healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts
• University HSA contributions
• Disability and employer-paid life insurance
• Employee wellbeing program
• Excellent retirement plans with employer contribution
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) opportunity
• Financial counseling services
• Employee Assistance Program with eight sessions of counseling at no cost
• Employee Transit Pass with free or reduced rates in the Twin Cities metro area

Applications must be submitted online. To be considered for this position, please click the Apply button and follow the instructions. You will be given the opportunity to complete an online application for the position and attach a cover letter and resume.

Additional documents may be attached after application by accessing your "My Job Applications" page and uploading documents in the "My Cover Letters and Attachments" section.

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The University recognizes and values the importance of diversity and inclusion in enriching the employment experience of its employees and in supporting the academic mission. The University is committed to attracting and retaining employees with varying identities and backgrounds.

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The University of Minnesota, Twin Cities (UMTC)

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