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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # 26-123 Scientific Cloud and DevOps Developer - **Company:** Colorado State University - **Location:** Boulder, CO, United States (Remote available) - **Experience:** Experienced - **Salary:** $105,000.0 - $115,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Airflow, Amazon Web Services, Cloud Computing, Cloud Engineering, Software Documentation, Software Quality, Computer Programming, Continuous Integration, Couchbase Servers, Extract Transform Load (ETL), Linux, DevOps, Github, Python (Programming Language), NetCDF, NoSQL, Cloud Services, Shell Script, Software Engineering, Parquet, Git, Avid Media Composer, Containerization, Kubernetes, Information Technology, Deployment Automation, Terraform, Docker - **Published:** September 9, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.techcareers.com/job.asp?id=3386395067&tx=KR9191FFR&pt=1&aff=0B19D771-A501-4A5E-8338-2A822B784D54&utm_source=Job%20Feed&utm_medium=textkernel&utm_campaign=DE&utm_term=0B19D771-A501-4A5E-8338-2A822B784D54 ## About the Role * Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Atmospheric Sciences, Physics, or a related scientific field, plus 5 years of related experience; * MS in Computer Science, Engineering, Atmospheric Sciences, Physics, or a related scientific field plus 2 yrs experience; * PhD in Computer Science, Engineering, Atmospheric Sciences, Physics, or a related scientific field. Other Requirements * This full-time position in Boulder, CO, requires a National Agency Check with Inquiries (NACI), tier 1 federal background check and a NOAA Common Access Card (CAC) ID badge for systems access. Therefore, only US citizens and lawful permanent residents with a physical USCIS "Green Card" are eligible. * Five (5) years of experience with modern continuous integration and delivery systems. * Five (5) years of programming experience in Python. * Five (5) years of experience developing software in a Linux environment. * Two (2) years of experience implementing and managing cloud computing architecture. * Two (2) years hands-on expertise with container creation, orchestration and deployment with Kubernetes and Docker. Preferred Qualifications: In the body of your resume, please specifically address all applicable preferred qualifications when describing your work experience. A resume that fails to specifically address the qualifications of this position may not be further considered after review by the search committee. * Advanced knowledge of modern continuous integration and delivery systems using Github Actions. * Experience implementing GitOps workloads with EKS in AWS. * Experience with ETL data pipelines like Dagster/Prefect & data workflows. * Experience with modern python frameworks like xarray and other Pangeo community projects. * Experience with modern cloud-native data formats like Zarr and Parquet. * Experience with meteorological datasets and formats (e.g., Numerical Weather Prediction output, grib2, netCDF). * Experience with NoSQL databases like Couchbase. * Experience programming in Go and with shell scripts. * Demonstrated ability to serve as a technical lead, work independently as well as within a team-based environment, handle multiple tasks, and ensure projects meet deadlines. * Demonstrated ability to collaborate across teams. ## Description The individual in this position works in the Assimilation And Verification Innovation Division (AVID) at NOAA's Global Systems Laboratory (GSL). They serve as the technical lead for a cross-functional team of software engineers and meteorologists focused on weather model verification. They develop new software and provide a broad range of technical research, architectural design, and development activities. They also apply comprehensive, intensive, practical knowledge of software engineering principles to deliver end-to-end cloud capabilities, manage cloud infrastructure, and implement secure DevOps practices. They collaborate with colleagues in the lab's IT division on cloud implementation strategy, security, networking, and containerization. This position will report to the Senior Software Engineer/Architect., * Provide technical leadership for the team's transition to modern cloud infrastructure, overseeing Git integrations, automated deployments, and infrastructure as code. * Design, implement, and maintain cloud architecture, including Kubernetes clusters and reusable Terraform modules that conform to federal security requirements. * Implement tools & introduce practices to improve code quality and catch bugs prior to production. * Prepare software documentation in collaboration with team members; * Prepare status reports as required by the project sponsors and CIRA; * Prepare and deliver technical talks and presentations as requested. Conditions of Employment: * This position requires onsite presence 3 days/week and optional telework 2 days/week because it requires significant collaboration with on-site teams. * Must be legally authorized to work in the United States by the start of the position because CIRA will not sponsor any type of visa for this position now nor in the future. * This full-time position in Boulder, CO, requires a National Agency Check with Inquiries (NACI), tier 1 federal background check and a NOAA Common Access Card (CAC) ID badge for systems access. Therefore, only US citizens and lawful permanent residents with a physical USCIS "Green Card" are eligible. Supervision: The individual in this position is not expected to supervise employees., Colorado State University strives to provide a safe study, work, and living environment for its faculty, staff, volunteers and students. To support this environment and comply with applicable laws and regulations, CSU conducts background checks for the finalist before a final offer. The type of background check conducted varies by position and can include, but is not limited to, criminal history, sex offender registry, motor vehicle history, financial history, and/or education verification. 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