Principal DevOps Engineer

Baxter International Inc.; Gloucester; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join an innovative team dedicated to saving and sustaining lives as a DevOps Engineer. In this role, you will design and manage robust infrastructure and CI/CD pipelines, leveraging cutting-edge technologies like Azure, Kubernetes, and Terraform. Your expertise will drive efficiency and reliability in software delivery, ensuring that our medical products enhance patient care worldwide. Collaborate with cross-functional teams, automate processes, and continuously improve our DevOps practices. This is your chance to make a significant impact in healthcare while enjoying a supportive and inclusive work environment.

Benefits

Competitive total compensation package

Professional development opportunities

Work-life balance

Inclusive and diverse workforce commitment

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a DevOps Engineer with strong DevOps tools background.
• Hands-on experience with Azure cloud services and Kubernetes orchestration.

Responsibilities

• Design and maintain infrastructure using Infrastructure as Code principles.
• Develop CI/CD pipelines and manage containerized applications.

Skills

DevOps Tools

GitHub

Azure

Kubernetes

Terraform

PowerShell

CI/CD Pipelines

Monitoring Solutions

Problem-Solving

Effective Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science

Equivalent experience in IT

Tools

Azure DevOps

Prometheus

Grafana

Docker

Jira

Job description

This is where you save and sustain lives

At Baxter, we are deeply connected by our mission. No matter your role at Baxter, your work makes a positive impact on people around the world. You'll feel a sense of purpose throughout the organization, as we know our work improves outcomes for millions of patients.

Baxter's products and therapies are found in almost every hospital worldwide, in clinics and in the home. For over 85 years, we have pioneered significant medical innovations that transform healthcare.

Together, we create a place where we are happy, successful and inspire each other. This is where you can do your best work.

Join us at the intersection of saving and sustaining lives—where your purpose accelerates our mission.

Job Title: DevOps Engineer

Job Summary:

Baxter International is looking for a highly skilled and motivated DevOps Engineer to join our technology team. As a DevOps Engineer, you will be responsible for designing, implementing, and managing the tools and processes that enable continuous integration, continuous deployment, and efficient infrastructure management. Your expertise in using cutting-edge technologies such as GitHub, Azure, Kubernetes, ACR, YAML, Terraform, Azure DevOps, HELM, Prometheus, Grafana, PowerShell, and Jira will be crucial in driving innovation and ensuring the reliability of our software delivery pipeline.

Key Responsibilities:

• Infrastructure Automation and Configuration Management: Design, build, and maintain infrastructure using Infrastructure as Code (IaC) principles. Utilize Terraform to automate the provisioning and configuration of cloud resources on Azure.
• CI/CD Pipeline Implementation: Develop and maintain robust and secure CI/CD pipelines using Azure DevOps. Integrate automated builds, tests, and deployments to enable frequent and reliable releases.
• Container Orchestration and Management: Utilize Kubernetes to deploy, manage, and scale containerized applications. Work with Docker and Azure Container Registry (ACR) to create and manage container images efficiently.
• Monitoring and Performance Management: Implement monitoring solutions using Prometheus and Grafana to track system performance, application health, and resource utilization. Set up alerts and notifications to promptly respond to potential issues.
• Security and Compliance: Collaborate with the security team to implement security best practices throughout the DevOps process. Ensure that all deployments adhere to regulatory and compliance requirements.
• Troubleshooting and Issue Resolution: Analyze and resolve complex technical issues related to the infrastructure, deployments, and applications. Implement solutions to improve system performance and reliability.
• Scripting and Automation: Develop PowerShell scripts to automate routine tasks, streamline processes, and enhance productivity.
• Collaboration and Communication: Work closely with cross-functional teams, including developers, testers, and operations, to ensure seamless collaboration and effective delivery of solutions. Utilize Jira to track and manage project tasks and issues.
• Continuous Learning and Innovation: Stay up-to-date with industry trends, emerging technologies, and best practices. Propose and implement improvements to existing processes and tools to optimize efficiency and reliability.

Qualifications and Skills:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
• Proven experience as a DevOps Engineer or similar role, with a strong background in using DevOps tools and technologies.
• Hands-on experience with version control systems such as GitHub, including branching strategies and code reviews.
• Proficiency in Azure cloud services.
• Solid understanding of containerization, microservices architecture, and Kubernetes orchestration.
• Familiarity with YAML for defining Kubernetes manifests and Helm for managing Kubernetes applications.
• Experience with implementing and maintaining CI/CD pipelines using Azure DevOps or similar tools.
• Knowledge of monitoring and logging solutions like Prometheus and Grafana, or similar tools.
• Strong scripting skills, especially in PowerShell, for automating tasks and configurations.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to work well in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.
• Effective communication skills and the ability to articulate technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.

Join Baxter International's technology team and contribute to the development of cutting-edge medical products that enhance patient care worldwide. As a DevOps Engineer, your role will be pivotal in driving continuous improvement, innovation, and reliability in our software delivery processes. If you are passionate about leveraging the latest DevOps tools and technologies, we welcome you to apply and be part of our mission to save and sustain lives.

What are some of the benefits of working at Baxter?

• Competitive total compensation package
• Professional development opportunities
• High importance placed on work life balance
• Commitment to growing and developing an inclusive and diverse workforce