As a DevOps Engineer, you will have expertise in DevOps processes and tools, resilient system design and implementation, requirements gathering analyzing and supporting applications.
In this role, you will enable the team to develop comprehensive engineering processes tailored to integrating the project functions and resources across the product life cycle, from planning, building, testing, and deployment to support.
You will install, update, troubleshoot and maintain both internal and third-party applications as well as finding ways to automate and simplify processes.
You will work to establish best practices and to develop scalable operating procedures. You will conduct technical assessments, assess feasibility and compatibility with supported systems, and estimate time and resource needs to establish customer agreements and technical roadmaps. You will be called upon to develop and maintain technical documentation and in some cases, perform technical support directly for the business customer.
You will participate in all phases of the application development lifecycle including hands on development activities.
DevOps Engineers are conversant with all the technical as well as IT operations aspects for integrated operations. They are expected to know about the various automation tools which may be required for process automation and testing.
Your core responsibilities will include:
Establish best practices and to develop scalable operating procedures. You will conduct technical assessments, assess feasibility and compatibility with supported systems, and estimate time and resource needs to establish customer agreements and technical roadmaps. You will be called upon to develop and maintain technical documentation and in some cases, perform technical support directly for the business customer.
Participate in all phases of the application development lifecycle including hands on development activities.
Other duties as assigned.
Flexibility, excellence, and passion are vital qualities within Computing Services. Inclusion, collaboration, and cultural sensitivity are valued competencies at CMU. Therefore, we are in search of a team member who is able to effectively interact with a varied population of internal and external partners at a high level of integrity. We are looking for someone who shares our values and who will support the mission of the university through their work.
Qualifications:
Bachelor’s Degree
3-5 Years of Relevant Work Experience
A combination of education and relevant experience from which comparable knowledge is demonstrated may be considered.
Requirements:
Successful background check
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Joining the CMU team opens the door to an array of exceptional benefits.
Benefits eligible employees enjoy a wide array of benefits including comprehensive medical, prescription, dental, and vision insurance as well as a generous retirement savings program with employer contributions. Unlock your potential with tuition benefits, take well-deserved breaks with ample paid time off and observed holidays, and rest easy with life and accidental death and disability insurance.
Additional perks include a free Pittsburgh Regional Transit bus pass, access to our Family Concierge Team to help navigate childcare needs, fitness center access, and much more!
For a comprehensive overview of the benefits available, explore our Benefits page.
At Carnegie Mellon, we value the whole package when extending offers of employment. Beyond credentials, we evaluate the role and responsibilities, your valuable work experience, and the knowledge gained through education and training. We appreciate your unique skills and the perspective you bring. Your journey with us is about more than just a job; it’s about finding the perfect fit for your professional growth and personal aspirations.
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Location
Pittsburgh, PAJob Function
Software/Applications Development/EngineeringPosition Type
Staff – RegularFull Time/Part time
Full timePay Basis
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Carnegie Mellon University is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran.
Statement of Assurance
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree (or equivalent combination of education and experience)
- 3-5 years of relevant DevOps or related work experience
- Expertise in DevOps processes, tools, and automation for development and operations
- Experience designing resilient systems and participating in all phases of the application development lifecycle
- Ability to install, update, troubleshoot, maintain internal and third-party applications
- Successful background check
Carnegie Mellon University Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Carnegie Mellon University and has not been reviewed or approved by Carnegie Mellon University.
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Retirement Support — Retirement support is positioned as a standout, with automatic employer contributions to a TIAA-administered plan at 8% of base salary (and 9.78% for 9‑month academic appointments), plus optional employee deferrals. Vesting after three years is clearly specified, which helps set expectations for long-term value.
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Parental & Family Support — Parental and family support is strengthened by 100% paid parental leave for six weeks and 100% paid maternity leave for 6–8 weeks (delivery-type dependent), effective July 1, 2024. Childcare support is also referenced through a Cyert Center subsidy up to $5,000 per family, alongside no-cost EAP access.
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Wellbeing & Lifestyle Benefits — Wellbeing and lifestyle benefits include free Pittsburgh Regional Transit access and access to fitness classes and facilities, adding recurring non-cash value to the overall package. Pittsburgh’s relatively affordable cost of living can further increase the perceived adequacy of a given salary compared with higher-cost coastal hubs.
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