Platform / DevOps Engineer – Saas & Hybrid Infrastructure

ABOUT US

We are a US-based startup building next-generation software platforms for regulated life sciences manufacturing and laboratories (MES, LES, LIMS, Digital Logbooks, AI-driven insights). Our products operate in GxP-regulated environments, requiring strong engineering discipline, validation readiness, and security-by-design.

Here, you won’t just be a cog in the machine — you’ll be part of building the machine. If you thrive in environments where you can wear multiple hats, roll up your sleeves, and see your work through from start to finish, this is your opportunity to make a real impact.

We’re creating a culture of builders, thinkers, and problem-solvers who aren’t afraid to challenge the status quo. Your voice will be heard, your ideas will matter, and your contributions will shape the future of our product and the industry.

We’re growing fast, and looking for a hands-on Platform / DevOps Engineer – Saas & Hybrid Infrastructure who’s ready to wear multiple hats and shape the future of digital pharma.

WHAT YOU WILL DO

We are looking for a Platform / DevOps Engineer to own the end-to-end infrastructure, deployment, and operational reliability of our SaaS and hybrid (cloud + customer-managed) platform used in regulated life sciences manufacturing and laboratory environments.

This role combines cloud engineering, CI/CD, Kubernetes, virtualization, and system operations, with a strong emphasis on automation, security, and validation readiness.

Why This Role Matters

• You are the backbone of platform reliability
• Your work directly enables enterprise trust and regulatory acceptance
• You balance startup speed with operational rigor
• You shape how the product runs in the cloud and on the factory/lab floor

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Platform & Infrastructure Engineering

• Design, deploy, and operate Azure-based SaaS infrastructure
• Build and manage hybrid and on-prem deployments (private cloud, edge, customer data centers)
• Operate Kubernetes clusters on cloud and virtualized environments
• Manage virtualization platforms (VMware / Hyper-V / KVM as applicable)
• Ensure infrastructure scalability, resilience, and disaster recovery

CI/CD & Release Engineering

• Build and maintain validated CI/CD pipelines
• Implement environment-based release promotion (dev → test → validation → prod)
• Support versioned, traceable, and auditable deployments
• Enable safe rollback, patching, and upgrade strategies across SaaS and on-prem installs

Systems & Virtualization Operations

• Own OS hardening, patching, and lifecycle management
• Manage storage, networking, DNS, TLS, and firewall configurations
• Implement backup, restore, and DR procedures
• Support air-gapped or restricted customer environments (as needed)

Security & Compliance

• Implement IAM, RBAC, secrets management, and encryption
• Secure software supply chain (image scanning, artifact signing)
• Enable audit logging and monitoring for regulated systems
• Support SOC 2, ISO 27001, and GxP audit readiness

Monitoring & Reliability

• Implement observability (logs, metrics, alerts)
• Define SLIs/SLOs and operational dashboards
• Lead incident response and root-cause analysis
• Maintain runbooks and operational documentation

Collaboration & Enablement

• Partner with Engineering to improve developer productivity
• Support QA and validation teams with compliant environments
• Assist customer deployments, upgrades, and operational handovers
• Document standard operating procedures and deployment guides

WHAT YOU WILL BRING

Experience

· Minimum of 7 years of DevOps, Platform, or Systems Engineering

· Hands-on experience supporting production SaaS and on-prem environments.

Education

• B.E./B.Tech in Computer Science, IT, or related field
• Equivalent hands-on experience acceptable

REQUIRED TECHNICAL SKILLS

Cloud & Containers

• Microsoft Azure (AKS, VNETs, Load Balancers, Storage, Azure AD)
• Kubernetes (AKS, Helm, cluster lifecycle)
• Docker and container registries

Infrastructure & Virtualization

• Virtualization platforms (VMware, Hyper-V, or KVM)
• Linux system administration
• Networking fundamentals (routing, DNS, TLS, firewalls)

Automation & IaC

• Terraform / ARM / Bicep
• Configuration management and scripting
• Git-based infrastructure workflows

CI/CD

• GitHub Actions / GitLab CI / Azure DevOps
• Multi-environment pipelines
• Artifact versioning and promotion

Security

• Secrets management (Azure Key Vault or equivalent)
• Vulnerability scanning
• Access control and least-privilege enforcement

Regulated Environment Experience (Strongly Preferred)

• GxP-regulated systems (Life Sciences, Pharma, MedTech)
• Validated infrastructure and controlled change management
• Experience supporting customer audits

Soft Skills

• Strong ownership and operational mindset
• Ability to handle production issues calmly and methodically
• Clear documentation and communication skills
• Comfortable working across time zones and customer environments

Compensation (India – Indicative)

• ₹30 LPA – ₹50 LPA
• ESOPs as part of total compensation

Why Join Us (vs. a Big Company)??

· True Ownership – You’ll help design and build a platform from the ground up. Every feature, every decision, every improvement — you’ll be part of it.

· Mission-Driven Work – We’re solving critical problems in pharma manufacturing that improve safety, compliance, and efficiency.

· Accelerated Growth – With us, you’ll learn faster, stretch your skills, and take on challenges that would take years to access elsewhere.

· Startup Energy, Real Impact – No red tape. No silos. Just smart, motivated people building something meaningful together.

· End-to-End Visibility – Be part of the full journey — from whiteboard to deployment — and actually see how your work changes the game.

• Build category-defining products for regulated life sciences
• Work on cutting-edge AI + vector search in real-world GxP environments
• High ownership, real impact, and direct collaboration with US leadership
• Opportunity to influence platform architecture from early stages

Why You’ll Love It Here??

Here are some things you will be a part of:

· Build foundational products with real-world impact in life sciences.

· Work directly with founders and be part of early product leadership.

· Flexible remote/hybrid work, async-friendly culture.

· Competitive equity, startup perks, and growth opportunities.

· Help define the culture of a product-first, purpose-driven startup.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: ₹3,000,000.00 - ₹5,000,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Cell phone reimbursement
• Health insurance
• Internet reimbursement
• Paid sick time
• Paid time off
• Work from home

Work Location: In person