What are the responsibilities and job description for the DevOps Engineer position at Beacon Talent?
Our client is a venture backed Health Tech company applying generative AI to generate structured data from unstructured clinical data that can be applied to clinical development, regulatory approval and commercialization of novel therapeutics.
The team is looking for a a skilled DevOps Engineer to play a pivotal role in shaping and maintaining their infrastructure. This is a fully remote position open to candidates based in the United States.
The ideal candidate has 4-7 years of overall experience in DevOps, including at least 2-3 years of hands-on experience with Terraform and a proven ability to write and maintain infrastructure as code (IaC).
As part of our team, you will work collaboratively with engineering and product teams to ensure the reliability, scalability, and security of our platform. This is a fantastic opportunity to contribute to a fast-paced, innovative environment while enjoying the flexibility of a remote position.
Responsibilities
- Design, implement, and maintain infrastructure as code using Terraform.
- Build and maintain scalable, secure, and highly available cloud infrastructure.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to automate deployment pipelines and improve CI/CD processes.
- Monitor and optimize system performance, availability, and reliability.
- Troubleshoot and resolve infrastructure-related issues in production and staging environments.
- Ensure infrastructure compliance with security and regulatory requirements.
- Maintain and enhance documentation for systems, processes, and configurations.
- Stay up-to-date with emerging technologies and trends in DevOps and cloud computing.
Required Qualifications
- 4-7 years of experience in DevOps or a related field.
- At least 2-3 years of hands-on experience with Terraform, including writing, testing, and maintaining infrastructure as code.
- Proficiency in one or more cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud Platform).
- Experience with containerization and orchestration tools (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes).
- Strong understanding of CI/CD pipelines and tools (e.g., Jenkins, GitLab, CircleCI).
- Solid scripting skills in languages like Python, Bash, or similar.
- Familiarity with configuration management tools (e.g., Ansible, Chef, Puppet).
- Knowledge of networking, security best practices, and monitoring tools.
- Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to work independently in a remote setting.
- Strong communication and collaboration skills.
Preferred Qualifications
- Certifications in cloud platforms (e.g., AWS Certified DevOps Engineer, Azure DevOps Expert).
- Experience working in a remote team environment.
- Familiarity with observability tools like Prometheus, Grafana, or Datadog.
- Experience with GitOps principles and tools (e.g., ArgoCD, Flux).
What We Offer
- Competitive salary and benefits package.
- Fully remote work environment with flexible hours.
- Professional development opportunities and resources.
- A collaborative and inclusive culture.
- The chance to work on cutting-edge technology in an exciting industry.
