Principal Cloud Application Engineer

Job Overview

Principal Cloud Application Engineer - 40285 University Staff Join Our Team and Make a Difference in Higher Education!

At the System Administration office at the University of Colorado, we are dedicated to building a workplace where everyone feels valued, supported, and empowered to thrive.

Job Description

Our office is committed to fostering a culture where employees find community, a sense of belonging, and the opportunity to contribute meaningfully to our mission and purpose.

By joining our team, you’ll have a direct impact on shaping the future of higher education.

In addition to the Office of the Board of Regents, the University of Colorado’s system administration includes 19 units that provide essential services to CU’s campuses in Aurora, Boulder, Colorado Springs, and Denver, as well as the Office of the President.

While not a part of any one campus, we are proud to serve in the centralized office for the University system. Together, we ensure CU continues to deliver outstanding education, groundbreaking research, and valuable service to our communities.

If you’re passionate about making a difference, contributing to a dynamic team, and supporting a mission that matters, we encourage you to apply and be part of our journey. Learn more about CU System Administration .

Position Summary: University Information Services (UIS) provides enterprise technology services and application platforms to the University of Colorado’s four campuses and the Office of the President.

Key Responsibilities

• At the System Administration office at the University of Colorado, we are dedicated to building a workplace where everyone feels valued, supported, and empowered to thrive.
• Together, we ensure CU continues to deliver outstanding education, groundbreaking research, and valuable service to our communities.
• If you’re passionate about making a difference, contributing to a dynamic team, and supporting a mission that matters, we encourage you to apply and be part of our journey.
• UIS is committed to excellence in customer service, technical expertise, and the development of enterprise applications responsible for supporting CU’s students, faculty, human resources employees, finance employees, and others.
• The Principal Cloud Application Engineer is a senior technical role responsible for the design, development, and governance of enterprise cloud-based integration and messaging solutions within distributed computing environments.
• The role leads the planning and implementation of enterprise integration frameworks, event-driven and messaging solutions, and automated software delivery practices, ensuring adherence to established standards for security, performance, reliability, and operational readiness.
• The Principal Cloud Application Engineer collaborates closely with campus stakeholders, technical teams, and leadership to guide solution design, establish integration standards, and support modernization efforts This position reports to the Assistant Director of Integrations and is exempt from the State of Colorado Classified Staff system.
• Where You Will Work: Applicants must be Colorado residents or able to relocate to Colorado within a month of starting employment with University of Colorado System Administration.

Required Skills and Qualifications

• We believe in creating an environment where the unique experiences and perspectives of everyone are embraced, enriching the work we do and the strategic outcomes we pursue.
• Where You Will Work: Applicants must be Colorado residents or able to relocate to Colorado within a month of starting employment with University of Colorado System Administration.
• CU System Administration takes into consideration a combination of the selected candidate’s education, training and experience as it relates to the position, as well as the position’s scope and complexity, internal pay equity and external market value when determining a salary level for potential new employees.
• (This position is a University Staff position) Qualifications: Minimum Qualifications: Please include all relevant experience in your resume to be accurately assessed against these qualifications.
• You must meet all minimum requirements at the time of application to be considered for this role.
• Master’s degree in Computer Science, Computer or Electrical Engineering, or a related IT field plus three (3) years of progressively responsible experience as a Systems Engineer/Architect, DevOps/Platform Engineer, or Integrations Developer (or a similar position) designing and delivering large-scale enterprise on-prem and cloud-based solutions.
• or A Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer or Electrical Engineering, or a related IT field plus five (5) years of progressively responsible experience as a Systems Engineer/Architect, DevOps/Platform Engineer, or Integrations Developer (or a similar position) designing and delivering large-scale enterprise on-prem and cloud-based solutions.
• Progressively responsible experience must include: Three (3) years of experience in: planning, designing, building, and supporting cloud-based integration solutions using enterprise integration platforms(e.g.

Benefits and Perks

• CU System Administration takes into consideration a combination of the selected candidate’s education, training and experience as it relates to the position, as well as the position’s scope and complexity, internal pay equity and external market value when determining a salary level for potential new employees.
• Benefits: With our unparalleled range of benefits, including top-notch healthcare, comprehensive wellness programs, enriching professional development, and a dynamic work-life balance, we ensure your holistic growth and happiness.
• Disability, Life, Vision Insurance options.
• Multiple retirement planning options including a mandatory 401(a) plan where CU contributes 10% of your gross pay, a 401k or 403b plan and a 457 deferred compensation plan.
• Embrace a healthy work-life balance with ample sick and vacation leave, along with at least 12 paid holidays.
• A tuition benefit program for you and/or your dependents.

Work Location and Schedule

This role is listed as Remote USA with location information shown as Remote USA. The employment type is Full Time.

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