Staff Platform Engineer

University of Chicago

Chicago, IL, US
Base: $100,000.00 - $140,000.00; bonus/equity: not...
Hybrid
5-7 years work experience in related discipline
Hands-on scripting with bash or python
Unix/linux system administration skills
The Center for Translational Data Science at the University of Chicago develops ecosystems of large-scale research data and computing resources to accelerate scientific discovery

Job Summary

  • The Center for Translational Data Science at the University of Chicago develops ecosystems of large-scale research data and computing resources to accelerate scientific discovery.
  • Staff Platform Engineers provide critical production support, monitoring, and CI/CD design across hybrid cloud architectures including Amazon, Google, and Microsoft.
  • This role offers a competitive salary range of $100,000.00 to $140,000.00 along with comprehensive health, retirement, and paid time off benefits.

Matching Summary

The Center for Translational Data Science at the University of Chicago develops ecosystems of large-scale research data and computing resources to accelerate scientific discovery.

Salary

Base: $100,000.00 - $140,000.00; Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: Health, retirement, and paid time off included

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • 5-7 years work experience in related discipline
  • Hands-on scripting with Bash or Python
  • Unix/Linux system administration skills
  • Experience with AWS, GCP, or Azure cloud platforms
  • Container deployment using Docker and Kubernetes
  • CI/CD pipeline design and implementation
  • Production incident triaging and resolution

Nice-to-have

  • Advanced degree in computer science or engineering
  • Experience with OpenStack cloud technologies
  • Familiarity with configuration management tools like Ansible
  • Knowledge of GPU orchestration in Kubernetes
  • Experience with log aggregation tools like ELK stack
  • Understanding of FISMA, NIST, or FIPS security frameworks
  • Ability to mentor interns and junior team members

Key Requirements

  • College or university degree in related field
  • 5-7 years of professional work experience
  • 6+ years as a system or DevOps engineer preferred

Work Rights

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