Job DescriptionYou Will: Design and maintain scalable AI and Data platforms across cloud, on-premise, and hybrid environments. Lead DevOps architecture, deployment strategies, automation, and infrastructure standards. Build and optimize containerized environments using Kubernetes, Docker, AWS ECS, and EKS. Develop and support AI applications, agents, integrations, and data pipelines in partnership with engineering teams. Support emerging AI technologies and workflows, including RAG, MCP, and A2A. Host, configure, and fine-tune LLM and SLM models for university use cases. Establish monitoring, observability, performance, capacity, and reliability practices for AI and Data platforms. Ensure platforms and infrastructure meet security, compliance, governance, and operational standards. Identify and implement technical improvements that strengthen reliability, scalability, efficiency, and platform maturity.
Required SkillsYou Will Have:
- Degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field. 5+ years of applicable work experience.
- Strong understanding of DevOps practices, scalable architectures, and modern security standards.
- Expertise in containerization (Kubernetes, Docker, AWS EKS/ECS) and multi-environment deployment (on-premise, cloud, hybrid).
- Development experience in modern programming languages (e.g., Python, React, Vue, Node.js, Typescript, API's, databases, Git/GitHub, CI/CD, AI Coding Assistants, Infrastructure as Code, etc.) including with familiarity in AI technologies and frameworks (e.g., prompt engineering, RAG, embeddings, MCP, A2A, etc.).
- Hands-on experience with hosting and fine-tuning LLM/SLMs.
Boston University offers an excellent benefits package including:
- Time Off: In addition to PTO and leave policy, BU employees have a paid intersession break and 13 paid holidays.
- Retirement: University-funded retirement plan with full vesting after 2 years of eligible service.
- Tuition Assistance Program: Competitive tuition assistance program for yourself and family members.
- Check out https://www.bu.edu/wellness/ and https://www.bu.edu/hr/part-time-employee-perks/ for more information!
Boston University IS&T invests in our staff and their personal and professional growth. We promote staff learning including lunch and learn sessions, an extensive library of online courses, Fun Advisory Board (FAB) arranges a number of events throughout the year and opportunities to engage with peers at NERCOMP and EDUCAUSE events.
