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Job no : 526062
Work type : Staff Full Time
Location : UMass Amherst
Department : Enrollment Management Ops
Union : PSU
Categories : Computer & Information Technology, PSU A
About UMass Amherst
UMass Amherst, the Commonwealth's flagship campus, is a nationally ranked public research university offering a full range of undergraduate, graduate and professional degrees. The University sits on nearly 1,450-acres in the scenic Pioneer Valley of Western Massachusetts and offers a rich cultural environment in a bucolic setting close to major urban centers. In addition, the University is part of the Five Colleges (including Amherst College, Hampshire College, Mount Holyoke College, and Smith College), which adds to the intellectual energy of the region.
Job Summary
The DevOps Engineer ensures the streamlined delivery and operation of applications and services in alignment with Enrollment Management's technical and business objectives. This position implements and maintains continuous integration / continuous delivery (CI / CD) pipelines, manages Boomi integrations, and develops Azure-based solutions. The DevOps Engineer works closely with development and operations teams to identify, recommend, and implement cost-effective technology solutions while maintaining security and compliance standards. This role also provides backup support for endpoint operations and end-user systems when needed.
Essential Functions
Integration and Process Management
- Architects, implements, and maintains mission-critical integration systems between multiple platforms including :
Department of Education systems such as COD, CPS, NSLDS
Real-time data synchronization
Development and Automation
Security and Compliance
Operations Support
Minimum Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, Education, Experience, Certifications, Licensure)
Bachelor's degree in a related field plus four (4) years of relevant experience;
Preferred Qualifications
Physical Demands / Working Conditions
Some evening and weekend work required for system maintenance.
Work Schedule
Monday – Friday, 8 : 30 AM – 5 : 00 PM
Salary Information
Salary Level 28.
PSU Hiring Ranges.
Special Instructions to Applicants
Along with the application, please submit a resume and cover letter. References will be checked at the finalist stage. Please be prepared to provide contact information for three (3) professional references.
UMass Amherst is committed to a policy of equal opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, caste, creed, sex, age, marital status, national origin, disability, political belief or affiliation, pregnancy and pregnancy-related condition(s), veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, genetic information, natural and protective hairstyle and any other class of individuals protected from discrimination in employment, admission to and participation in academic programs, activities, and services, and the selection of vendors who provide services or products to the University. To fulfill that policy, UMass Amherst is further committed to a program of affirmative action to eliminate or mitigate artificial barriers and to increase opportunities for the recruitment and advancement of qualified minorities, women, persons with disabilities, and covered veterans. It is the policy of UMass Amherst to comply with the applicable federal and state statutes, rules, and regulations concerning equal opportunity and affirmative action.
Advertised : Jan 24 2025 Eastern Standard Time
Applications close : Apr 24 2025 Eastern Daylight Time
