Senior Devops Engineer - Remote

Ambry Genetics; Headquarters (KY); On-site; USD 110,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading biotechnology firm in Kentucky seeks a DevOps Engineer to provide technical leadership in optimizing DevOps practices and tools. You will oversee the implementation of containerized applications and CI/CD pipelines, driving the adoption of best practices across teams. The ideal candidate has over 5 years in DevOps, strong scripting skills, and a Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field. This role offers competitive salary and is based at the headquarters in the United States.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in DevOps or related field.
• Extensive hands-on experience with containerization and orchestration tools.
• Strong proficiency in scripting for automation.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and optimization of DevOps practices.
• Drive adoption of DevOps principles across teams.
• Oversee CI/CD pipeline implementation and maintenance.

Skills

DevOps principles

Containerization (Docker)

CI/CD tools

Scripting (Python, Bash)

Automation tools (Ansible)

Leadership and mentoring

Monitoring and logging

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

AWS CodePipeline

GitHub Actions

CloudFormation

Terraform

Job description

Overview

Compensation
$110K - $125K per year. You are eligible for a Short-Term Incentive Plan with the target at 7.5% of your annual earnings; terms and conditions apply.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical leadership and guidance in the design, implementation, and optimization of DevOps practices, tools, and processes
• Drive the adoption of DevOps principles and best practices across the team and organization
• Collaborate with development teams to identify and address bottlenecks and challenges in the software delivery pipeline
• Oversee the implementation and maintenance of containerized application deployments using Docker and container orchestration platforms such as Docker Swarm, Kubernetes and ECS
• Ensure the effective implementation and maintenance of CI/CD pipelines using tools like AWS CodePipeline and GitHub Actions
• Manage and optimize the use of code repositories using tools like BitBucket and GitHub
• Implement and maintain Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using tools like CloudFormation, Terraform, and AWS CDK
• Implement and maintain monitoring, logging, and security solutions for applications and infrastructure
• Mentor and provide technical guidance to other DevOps engineers and cross functional teams
• Contribute to the documentation and runbooks of processes, procedures, and best practices related to DevOps practices
• Continuously improve DevOps practices and processes to align with industry best practices and emerging technologies
• Represent the DevOps team in cross functional meetings and strategic planning discussions

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Technology, or a related field, or equivalent work experience
• 5+ years of experience in DevOps, software development, system administration or related field
• Extensive hands-on experience with containerization (Docker), container orchestration (Docker Swarm, Kubernetes, ECS), CI/CD tools (CodePipeline, Github Actions, Bamboo), IaC (CloudFormation, Terraform, CDK)
• Deep understanding of DevOps principles, practices, and their implementation across the entire software delivery lifecycle
• Strong proficiency in scripting and automation tools (Python, Bash, Ansible)
• Experience with monitoring, logging, and security tools/best practices
• Excellent communication, leadership, and mentoring skills
• Ability to drive strategic DevOps initiatives and represent the team at executive levels

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