Job Description

UW MEDICINE IT SERVICES has an outstanding job opportunity for a Site Reliability Engineer 3 position. 

PLEASE NOTE: This is a fully benefitted, temporary position that is expected to last 12 months.

WORK SCHEDULE

• 40 hours per week
• Day Shift – UW MEDICINE ITS SERVICES CORE HOURS ARE 08:00 – 17:00 (PST), Monday-Friday

DEPARTMENT DESCRIPTION

UW Medicine IT Services (ITS) is a shared services organization that supports all of UW Medicine.  UW Medicine is comprised of Harborview Medical Center (HMC), UW Medical Center-Montlake Campus (UWMC-Montlake), UW Medical Center-Northwest Campus (UWMC-NW), UW Medicine Primary Care (UWMPC), UW Physicians (UWP), UW School of Medicine (SOM), and Airlift Northwest (ALNW).  ITS is responsible for the ongoing support and maintenance of the infrastructure and applications which support all these institutions, along with the implementation of new services and applications that are used to support and further the UW Medicine mission.

                                                                                                                                       

POSITION HIGHLIGHTS

• 100% remote opportunity
• 15 days of vacation your first year – Also, 12 days of sick time, 1 personal holiday, and 11 paid holidays each year
• 100% matching, 100% immediately vesting 403(b)

PRIMARY JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Apply software engineering methodologies to infrastructure and operational systems to reduce toil and increase reliability
• Support day-to-day operations of public-facing web and mobile applications, including uptime management, vulnerability assessment, patching, and lifecycle maintenance
• Lead and support the transition toward container-based infrastructure and modern orchestration platforms
• Support strategic expansion of services into cloud environments where appropriate, balancing cost, security, compliance, and performance
• Participate in security reviews and implement required mitigations in alignment with institutional and regulatory standards
• Design and support highly available cloud-native application deployments
• Implement and maintain comprehensive monitoring and observability frameworks
• Develop and test disaster recovery and business continuity strategies
• Participate in an on-call rotation (approximately one weekend per month) to support critical services

REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Business Administration, or related field or equivalent combination of education/experience
• 4+ years of professional experience systems engineering, infrastructure operations, DevOps, Site Reliability Engineering, or related field must include the below:
  • Supporting Linux-based server environments (e.g., RHEL or similar distributions)
  • Working within at least one major cloud environment (AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud)
  • Building, deploying, or maintaining containerized applications
  • Using version control systems (e.g., Git)
  • Supporting web application infrastructure (e.g., web servers, application stacks)
  • Supporting authentication or single sign-on (SSO) solutions
  • Supporting network or firewall configurations
  • Participating in production support and incident response activities
  • Ability to troubleshoot infrastructure and application issues in production environments
  • Ability to communicate effectively with technical and non-technical stakeholders
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities in a team-based operational environment

UW MEDICINE – WHERE YOUR IMPACT GOES FURTHER

UW Medicine is Washington’s only health system that includes a top-rated medical school and an internationally recognized research center. UW Medicine’s mission is to improve the health of the public by advancing medical knowledge, providing outstanding primary and specialty care to the people of the region, and preparing tomorrow’s physicians, scientists and other health professionals.

All across UW Medicine, our employees collaborate to perform the highest quality work with integrity and compassion and to create a respectful, welcoming environment where every patient, family, student and colleague is valued and honored. Nearly 29,000 healthcare professionals, researchers, and educators work in the UW Medicine family of organizations that includes: Harborview Medical Center, UW Medical Center - Montlake, UW Medical Center - Northwest, UW Medicine Primary Care, UW Physicians, UW School of Medicine, and Airlift Northwest. 

Become part of our team.  Join our mission to make life healthier for everyone in our community.

Compensation, Benefits and Position Details

Pay Range Minimum:

$129,000.00 annual

Pay Range Maximum:

$138,996.00 annual

Other Compensation:

-

Benefits:

For information about benefits for this position, visit https://www.washington.edu/jobs/benefits-for-temporary-per-diem-and-less-than-half-time/

Shift:

First Shift (United States of America)

Temporary or Regular?

This is a temporary position

FTE (Full-Time Equivalent):

100.00%

Union/Bargaining Unit:

Not Applicable

About the UW 

Working at the University of Washington provides a unique opportunity to change lives – on our campuses, in our state and around the world.  

UW employees bring their boundless energy, creative problem-solving skills and dedication to building stronger minds and a healthier world. In return, they enjoy outstanding benefits, opportunities for professional growth and the chance to work in an environment known for its diversity, intellectual excitement, artistic pursuits and natural beauty. 

Our Commitment 

The University of Washington is committed to fostering an inclusive, respectful and welcoming community for all. As an equal opportunity employer, the University considers applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, citizenship, sex, pregnancy, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, disability, or veteran status consistent with UW Executive Order No. 81.

To request disability accommodation in the application process, contact the Disability Services Office at 206-543-6450 or dso@uw.edu. 

Applicants considered for this position will be required to disclose if they are the subject of any substantiated findings or current investigations related to sexual misconduct at their current employment and past employment. Disclosure is required under Washington state law.