About the role:
As a Principal DevOps Engineer focused on Site Reliability within Cloud Delivery Engineering (CDE), you will contribute to the development of our solution delivery platforms supporting our web-based applications on the latest cloud technologies within a DevSecOps culture. You will have the opportunity to utilize automation technologies and private/public cloud technologies to provide world-class solutions that serve the non-profit industry.
What you'll do:
Build automation leveraging CI/CD processes, automated testing, unit testing, code coverage and other software development best practices
Contribute to reusable automation scripts, libraries, services, and tools to increase system and process efficiencies
Partnering with the security teams and tools to continually review and understand new industry security threats, associated technologies and quickly addressing vulnerabilities
Pursue opportunities to further operational excellence by increasing efficiency and reducing risk, complexity, waste and cost
Partner with key stakeholders to establish technical direction and negotiate technical decision points to drive innovative solutions
Drive technical design, documentation, and validation, while ensuring implementation aligns with our technical strategies and strategic business goals
Develop architectural designs for applications building something to delight clients while managing costs to deliver these applications
What you’ll bring:
Bachelor’s degree and a minimum of 8 years of related experience; or an advanced degree without experience; or equivalent work experience.
8+ years of experience leveraging automation to manage Linux systems and infrastructure, specifically RedHat
8+ years of experience with common web technologies required – Javascript, Java, HTML, AJAX or other equivalent Object-Oriented language
8+ years of experience in the implementation of cloud technologies (Microsoft Azure) and an understanding of SAAS, PAAS, and IAAS models
Experience building high performance, scalable, robust, 24x7 environments and/or applications
Experience creating scripts or automation, such as Perl, PowerShell, Bash, Ansible, Python, Terraform, or similar for cloud orchestration required
Available on a 24x7x365 basis when needed for production impacting incidents or key customer events.
Ability to create quality code that is secure and operable at scale.
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Blackbaud powers social impact through purpose‑driven technology and responsible AI. Guided by our Intelligence for Good® vision, we’re building a culture where innovation, trust, and human expertise come together to help organizations make a greater difference in the world.
Blackbaud is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and is committed to maintaining an inclusive work environment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, physical or mental disability, age, or veteran status or any other basis protected by federal, state, or local law.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree and a minimum of 8 years related experience
- 8+ years managing Linux systems and infrastructure, specifically RedHat
- 8+ years experience with web technologies - Javascript, Java, HTML, AJAX
- 8+ years in cloud technologies, specifically Microsoft Azure
- Experience creating scripts or automation for cloud orchestration
Blackbaud Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Paid time off, paid holidays, and “wellbeing days” are emphasized, and feedback suggests PTO is a consistent strength. Remote/hybrid flexibility further supports time-away needs.
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Wellbeing & Lifestyle Benefits — Wellbeing programs, health coaching, and flexibility (including remote/hybrid schedules) are highlighted as part of a holistic support approach. Tuition reimbursement, wellness recognition, and home-office support add everyday value.
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Inclusive Benefits Coverage — Benefits extend to mental health support, fertility options, and travel support for abortion care, with parental leave also included. These offerings signal attention to diverse needs across life stages.
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What We Do
Blackbaud unleashes the potential of the people and organizations who change the world. As the leading software provider exclusively dedicated to powering social impact, Blackbaud expands what is possible across the nonprofit and education sectors, at companies committed to social responsibility, and for individual change makers. Built specifically for fundraising, nonprofit financial management, digital giving, grantmaking, corporate social responsibility and education management, Blackbaud’s essential software accelerates impact through unmatched expertise and powerful data intelligence. Millions of people across more than 100 countries connect, give, learn, and engage through Blackbaud platforms.
Why Work With Us
We’re here to fuel impact that creates a better, more connected world. When nonprofits, social impact teams, schools and individual change-makers have powerful and effective foundational infrastructure, they transform our communities and our world.
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