Senior DevOps Engineer

• Joining our Healthcare team is becoming part of a diverse, inclusive and flexible working culture, presenting great opportunities for personal development and career advancement across the globe

Your Role

• As a Senior IT Systems DevOps Engineer, you will be responsible for IT systems, incident, change, and release management
• You will ensure the seamless deployment of new releases, maintaining system stability, security, and compliance in a regulated environment
• You will collaborate with cross-functional teams, manage stakeholder communications, and drive automation and optimization across cloud-based platforms supporting drug discovery and development

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee incident, change, and release management for IT systems, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards
• Manage Azure AD for identity and access management, including authentication flows for internal and third-party services
• Implement and advocate DevOps best practices, including CI/CD, automation, and observability across platforms
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to influence architectural decisions and align infrastructure with business goals
• Ensure compliance and security within a regulated (GxP) environment, implementing RBAC, secrets management, and monitoring frameworks
• Design, develop, test, and document business requirements related to IT systems and infrastructure
• Coordinate and perform system management tasks, ensuring alignment with quality and compliance standards
• Autonomous review and clarification of business requirements, creation of technical designs, and stakeholder alignment
• Manage and optimize cloud infrastructure (AWS Azure), including cost management and performance tuning
• Deploy and manage containerized applications using Docker, Kubernetes, Helm, and ArgoCD (GitOps)
• Implement Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using Terraform and AWS CloudFormation
• Automate workflow and integration using Python and configuration management tools like Ansible
• Ensure observability, including logging, monitoring, and tracing with tools like Prometheus, Grafana, ELK Stack, and AWS-native solutions
• Participate in compliance activities, including audits, patch management, and cybersecurity initiatives
• Provide technical guidance and support for IT systems, assisting users and resolving incidents efficiently

Your Skills Experience

Must-Have

• 8+ years of experience in IT systems management, DevOps, cloud infrastructure, and automation
• Strong expertise in Change, Release, Incident, and Problem Management
• Hands-on experience with Azure DevOps (project configurations, repositories, pipelines, environments)
• Strong knowledge of AWS services (VPC, IAM, STS, EKS, RDS, EC2, ECS, Route53, CloudWatch, CloudTrail, Secrets Manager, S3, API Gateway, Lambda, MWAA)
• Experience with Linux, Windows servers, and Oracle PLSQL
• Strong understanding of IT landscapes and a willingness to work on diverse IT systems
• Hands-on experience with containerization and Kubernetes (Docker, Helm, ArgoCD)
• Proficiency in Python scripting for automation and workflow integration
• Experience with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using Terraform and AWS CloudFormation
• Strong experience in observability, security, and compliance frameworks, including RBAC, secrets management, and monitoring tools
• Global stakeholder management experience with excellent English communication skills (written oral)

Good to Have

• Experience in a regulated industry (GxP, Pharma, Life Sciences)
• Familiarity with Agile ways of working
• Knowledge of Nextjs, Storybook, Tailwind, TypeScript for front-end development
• Experience with PostgreSQL, OpenSearch/Elasticsearch for data management
• Familiarity with R and SAS for data analysis and statistical modeling
• Understanding of AWS billing practices and cost optimization tools
• Why Join UsWork in a high-impact role contributing to cutting-edge RD in drug discovery and development
• Be part of a multicultural, agile team with high autonomy in decision-making
• Exposure to a diverse tech stack combining Azure, AWS, Kubernetes, Python, and CI/CD tools
• Opportunities for career growth and skill development in cloud computing, security, and automation
• Work in a collaborative and innovative environment with global teams in the US, Europe, and India

What we offer:

• We are curious minds that come from a broad range of backgrounds, perspectives, and life experiences
• We believe that this variety drives excellence and innovation, strengthening our ability to lead in science and technology
• We are committed to creating access and opportunities for all to develop and grow at your own pace

Join us in building a culture of inclusion and belonging that impacts millions and empowers everyone to work their magic and champion human progress!