[Remote] Senior Platform Engineer

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. The University of Chicago is a research institution focused on impactful problems in various fields. They are seeking a Senior Platform Engineer to provide production support, monitoring, and CI/CD design for open-source software platforms in translational data science.ResponsibilitiesResponsible for technical tasks and timely delivery of such tasks, meeting the required level of qualityParticipation in complex and challenging activities, including design and implementationProvide support and maintenance for existing applicationsProvide technical mentorship to interns and onboarding staff and technical leadership in technical initiativesActively participate in the hiring process and provide fair and productive interview feedbackElaborate on technical solutions internally and externally when requiredInvestigates, analyzes and resolves day-to-day technical problems using standard proceduresWorks with stakeholders to gather and analyze requirements for developmental programs. Receives a moderate level of guidance to design applications to meet University and business requirementsPerforms code testing on components and works to ensure that appropriate implementation standards are met. Evaluates design alternatives for development cost and solutions using various methodsSupports and maintains existing applications. Works with web developers and responds to requests from usersPerforms other related work as neededSkillsMinimum requirements include a college or university degree in related fieldMinimum requirements include knowledge and skills developed through 2-5 years of work experience in a related job disciplineResponsible for technical tasks and timely delivery of such tasks, meeting the required level of qualityParticipation in complex and challenging activities, including design and implementationProvide support and maintenance for existing applicationsProvide technical mentorship to interns and onboarding staff and technical leadership in technical initiativesActively participate in the hiring process and provide fair and productive interview feedbackElaborate on technical solutions internally and externally when requiredInvestigates, analyzes and resolves day-to-day technical problems using standard proceduresWorks with stakeholders to gather and analyze requirements for developmental programsReceives a moderate level of guidance to design applications to meet University and business requirementsPerforms code testing on components and works to ensure that appropriate implementation standards are metEvaluates design alternatives for development cost and solutions using various methodsSupports and maintains existing applicationsWorks with web developers and responds to requests from usersPerforms other related work as neededAdvanced degree in computer science, mathematics, statistics, engineering, or a relevant quantitative field strongly preferred3+ years experience developing infrastructure, configuration and/or deployment automation or demonstrated skills and qualifications through projects, initiatives, or outstanding performanceHands-on scripting experience (Bash, Python, or other dynamic language)Unix/Linux programming or system administration experienceExperience with OpenStack and AWS p(EC2/S3) cloud technologiesExperience with configuration management utility (Chef, Puppet, Ansible)Experience with F5 or other load balancing technologies (Nginx, AWS ELB/ALB, etc.)Experience with source control and build systems (SVN, Git, Jenkins, etc.)Experience with container based deployment (Docker, Kubernetes)Experience with log aggregation tools (ELK stack, Splunk)Experience with security frameworks (FISMA, NIST, FIPS)Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, Openstack), CI/CD, and Agile methodologiesExperience provisioning and managing GPU-enabled infrastructure (NVIDIA GPUs, CUDA, multi-GPU systems) in cloud and/or on-prem environmentsFamiliarity with GPU orchestration in Kubernetes (e.g., NVIDIA device plugin, GPU scheduling, MIG, node affinity)Experience optimizing GPU utilization, memory management, and cost efficiency for compute-intensive workloadsAbility to collaborate and interact effectively with team members, following guidelines and best practices and ensuring accountability for deliverables and outcomesAbility to take and provide constructive and helpful input and feedback on technical issuesAbility to elaborate on technical solutions internally and externally when requiredIn-depth knowledge in core areas of DevOps technologies, including scripting languages, deployment/configuration frameworks, and/or cloud platforms, or having demonstrated the ability to achieve that level of proficiency in a short period of timeAbility to take multiple complex tasks and break them into smaller ones, estimating the effort needed to complete them, prioritizing them appropriately, and ensuring the completion of each task, meeting the required level of qualityAbility to work in a collaborative team and ensure accountability for deliverables and outcomesAbility to prioritize and manage workload to meet project milestones and deadlinesBenefitsHealth, retirement, and paid time offCompany OverviewOne of the world’s great intellectual destinations, the University of Chicago empowers scholars and students to ask tough questions, cross disciplinary boundaries, and challenge conventional thinking to enrich human life around the globe. It was founded in 1890, and is headquartered in Chicago, Illinois, USA, with a workforce of 10001+ employees. Its website is https://www.uchicago.edu/.Company H1B SponsorshipUniversity of Chicago has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships, with 48 in 2026, 336 in 2025, 316 in 2024, 285 in 2023, 233 in 2022, 179 in 2021, 172 in 2020. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role.