Principal Cloud Application Engineer

Principal Cloud Application Engineer - 40285 University Staff Description 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. 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. 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. 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. 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. This position provides technical expertise across integration initiatives, translating complex business and system requirements into scalable, secure, and highly available software solutions that enable reliable data exchange among enterprise and campus applications.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 effortsThis 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.This role is eligible to work remotely within Colorado.Please note, leadership may adjust in-office work requirements with a minimum of three months' notice before any change can be implemented.Equal Opportunity Statement:CU is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment. We are committed to creating a workplace where all individuals are treated with respect and dignity, and we encourage individuals from all backgrounds to apply, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. Duties and Responsibilities:Duties and responsibilities of the position include, but are not limited to:Platform Engineering, Delivery, Governance, and Technical Direction (60%)Plan, configure, deliver, and govern cloud-based integration, messaging, and software delivery platforms, including environment configuration, access control, monitoring, and operational readiness. Establish and enforce standards for reliability, performance, security, testing, and automated software delivery across enterprise platforms. Design and oversee CI/CD pipelines, quality assurance strategies, and DevOps practices to ensure consistent, secure, and efficient solution delivery. Provide technical direction by defining integration frameworks, guiding solution design decisions, and collaborating with stakeholders to integrate AI-enabled or data-driven services in alignment with enterprise governance and security standards.Enterprise Integration Design & Development (40%)Design, develop, and support enterprise application integration solutions within cloud-based and distributed environments. Translate complex business and system requirements into scalable, secure, and highly available integration solutions using middleware, servi