Overview
On Site
Full Time
Skills
Aviation
Data Analysis
Software Development
Continuous Integration and Development
GitHub
Cloud Architecture
Continuous Integration
Continuous Delivery
Web Portals
Provisioning
DevOps
Leadership
Roadmaps
Presentations
Educate
Computer Science
Systems Analysis
Software Engineering
Cloud Computing
React.js
TypeScript
Collaboration
Communication
Knowledge Sharing
Strategic Planning
IT Management
Application Development
.NET
Java
Python
JavaScript
Cloud Security
Optimization
Operational Excellence
Amazon Web Services
Job Details
Description
United's Digital Technology team is comprised of many talented individuals all working together with cutting-edge technology to build the best airline in the history of aviation. Our team designs, develops and maintains massively scaling technology solutions brought to life with innovative architectures, data analytics, and digital solutions.
Job overview and responsibilities
The Senior Cloud DevOps Engineer will drive the development of our AWS-based cloud platform in close collaboration with application teams. This role will lead key initiatives including Infrastructure as a Code library, centralized CI/CD pipelines, and the internal developer portal. The ideal candidate brings a strong background in software development, deep expertise in AWS cloud technologies, and proven leadership in technical delivery.
Lead Cloud Platform Development efforts across IaC libraries (AWS CDK), CICD Pipelines (Github Action), and Internal developer Portal (Backstage).
Collaborate with application teams to define and implement scalable, secure, and reusable cloud architecture patterns.
Own the design and maintenance of the centralized CI/CD frameworks that support multi-team deployments and governance.
Drive development of the internal developer portal, enabling self-service capabilities for infrastructure provisioning and deployments.
Set coding and architecture standards for platform components, ensure consistency, security, and maintainability.
Collaborate and influence engineering culture, promoting DevOps best practices and automation-first principles.
Evaluate and integrate new AWS services and tools to continuously improve platform capabilities
Partner with leadership to align platform roadmap with product and organizational goals
Lead presentations, Lunch and Learn sessions, and workshops to educate internal application teams on platform capabilities and best practices.
Qualifications
What's needed to succeed (Minimum Qualifications):
Bachelor's degree in computer science, systems analysis, technology, or a related study
4 + years of experience in software engineering
Knowledge in cloud-native development and infrastructure automation
Hands-on expertise in AWS services and architecture, with deep knowledge of Infrastructure as a Code using AWS CDK
Experience building or contributing to internal platform or developer portals using React and TypeScript
Proven ability to collaborate with software teams and guide them in adopting platform tools and best practices
Experience optimizing applications, both stand-alone and in distributed systems to maximize performance
Excellent communication skills with experience in leading technical discussion, documentations, and knowledge sharing sessions
Ability to balance hands-on development with strategic planning and technical leadership
Must be legally authorized to work in the United States for any employer without sponsorship
Preferred Qualifications:
Proficient in application development languages (.NET, Java, python, JavaScript, or Go), with ability to support cross-functional teams consuming platform tools and libraries
Strong understanding of cloud security, IAM, cost optimization and operational excellence in an AWS environment
United's Digital Technology team is comprised of many talented individuals all working together with cutting-edge technology to build the best airline in the history of aviation. Our team designs, develops and maintains massively scaling technology solutions brought to life with innovative architectures, data analytics, and digital solutions.
Job overview and responsibilities
The Senior Cloud DevOps Engineer will drive the development of our AWS-based cloud platform in close collaboration with application teams. This role will lead key initiatives including Infrastructure as a Code library, centralized CI/CD pipelines, and the internal developer portal. The ideal candidate brings a strong background in software development, deep expertise in AWS cloud technologies, and proven leadership in technical delivery.
Lead Cloud Platform Development efforts across IaC libraries (AWS CDK), CICD Pipelines (Github Action), and Internal developer Portal (Backstage).
Collaborate with application teams to define and implement scalable, secure, and reusable cloud architecture patterns.
Own the design and maintenance of the centralized CI/CD frameworks that support multi-team deployments and governance.
Drive development of the internal developer portal, enabling self-service capabilities for infrastructure provisioning and deployments.
Set coding and architecture standards for platform components, ensure consistency, security, and maintainability.
Collaborate and influence engineering culture, promoting DevOps best practices and automation-first principles.
Evaluate and integrate new AWS services and tools to continuously improve platform capabilities
Partner with leadership to align platform roadmap with product and organizational goals
Lead presentations, Lunch and Learn sessions, and workshops to educate internal application teams on platform capabilities and best practices.
Qualifications
What's needed to succeed (Minimum Qualifications):
Bachelor's degree in computer science, systems analysis, technology, or a related study
4 + years of experience in software engineering
Knowledge in cloud-native development and infrastructure automation
Hands-on expertise in AWS services and architecture, with deep knowledge of Infrastructure as a Code using AWS CDK
Experience building or contributing to internal platform or developer portals using React and TypeScript
Proven ability to collaborate with software teams and guide them in adopting platform tools and best practices
Experience optimizing applications, both stand-alone and in distributed systems to maximize performance
Excellent communication skills with experience in leading technical discussion, documentations, and knowledge sharing sessions
Ability to balance hands-on development with strategic planning and technical leadership
Must be legally authorized to work in the United States for any employer without sponsorship
Preferred Qualifications:
Proficient in application development languages (.NET, Java, python, JavaScript, or Go), with ability to support cross-functional teams consuming platform tools and libraries
Strong understanding of cloud security, IAM, cost optimization and operational excellence in an AWS environment
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