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Caris Life Sciences · 1 day ago

Senior Staff Cloud DevOps Engineer

United States

Full-time

Remote

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$170K/yr - $200K/yr

9+ years exp

Caris Life Sciences is a company dedicated to transforming cancer care and improving lives through precision medicine. They are seeking a Senior Staff Cloud DevOps Engineer to lead and innovate in architecting, implementing, and optimizing scalable cloud-native infrastructure, while driving technical transformations and mentoring junior engineers.

Artificial Intelligence (AI)BiopharmaBiotechnologyHealth CareLife Science

Responsibilities

Architect and lead the implementation of large-scale, complex Kubernetes environments on AWS EKS, ensuring enterprise-grade availability, scalability, and security. Design and implement advanced features including multi-cluster management, service mesh architectures, and custom controllers

Drive strategic proof-of-concept (PoC) initiatives for emerging technologies, evaluating their potential impact on the organization's technical landscape and business goals

Lead the development of enterprise-wide standards for Kubernetes cluster lifecycle management, including upgrade strategies, security policies, and performance optimization frameworks

Provide expert-level consultation to cross-functional teams on cloud-native application design, microservices architecture, and container orchestration strategies

Architect and implement comprehensive, multi-layered observability solutions integrating metrics, logs, and traces. Develop predictive monitoring capabilities and establish organization-wide observability standards

Lead the adoption of advanced Infrastructure as Code (IaC) practices and oversee the implementation of sophisticated CI/CD pipelines, including modular design patterns, reusable components, and automated testing frameworks for efficient application deployment and image management across multiple environments

Develop and execute the organization's cloud security strategy, including the implementation of zero-trust architectures, automated compliance checks, and security-as-code practices. Translate complex regulatory requirements (e.g., SOX) into actionable cloud implementation plans

Spearhead large-scale cloud migration and application modernization initiatives, collaborating with business stakeholders to align technical solutions with organizational objectives

Identify and implement strategic opportunities for process improvements and automation across the DevOps and cloud infrastructure landscape, developing and executing long-term roadmaps to drive continuous enhancement of cloud operations and DevOps practices

Lead critical incident response efforts and participate in on-call rotations to support and improve the reliability of critical cloud infrastructure

Qualification

AWSKubernetesInfrastructure as CodeCI/CD pipelinesProgramming PythonProgramming GoCloud security strategyNetworking conceptsContainerization technologiesAnalytical skillsMicrosoft Office SuiteKnowledge management systemsProblem-solving skillsTechnical documentationCommunication skills

Required

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field

9+ years of experience in DevOps or Site Reliability Engineering roles

7+ years of hands-on experience with AWS services and cloud architecture

7+ years of hands-on experience with Kubernetes, including deep expertise in cluster management, troubleshooting, and optimization

Expert-level proficiency in at least one programming language (e.g., Python, Go) with a track record of developing and maintaining production-grade software

Extensive experience with Infrastructure as Code tools (e.g., Terraform, CloudFormation, AWS CDK) and ability to design scalable, modular IaC frameworks

Deep understanding of containerization technologies and orchestration platforms, including security best practices and performance optimization techniques

Proven experience in designing and implementing enterprise-grade CI/CD pipelines and DevOps workflows, preferred with GitLab CI

Expert-level knowledge of networking concepts and implementation in complex cloud environments, including hybrid and multi-cloud architectures

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to troubleshoot complex distributed systems and provide innovative solutions

Proven ability to lead PoC initiatives and evaluate new technologies

Demonstrated experience in creating and maintaining technical documentation and knowledge bases

Excellent communication skills, with the ability to effectively convey complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders, including executive leadership

Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, specifically Word, Excel, Outlook, and general working knowledge of Internet for business use

Preferred

AWS Professional level certifications (e.g., Solutions Architect Professional, DevOps Engineer Professional)

Kubernetes certifications (e.g., CKA, CKAD, CKS)

Experience with multiple cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, GCP) for multi-cloud architectures

Deep expertise in database technologies, including design and optimization of distributed database systems, including MySQL, PostgreSQL, and Serverless platforms

Proficiency with specific monitoring and observability tools such as Prometheus, Grafana, and ELK stack

Hands-on experience with configuration management tools (e.g., Ansible, Chef, Puppet)

Experience in implementing knowledge management systems or tools in a DevOps environment

Contributions to open-source projects or personal projects demonstrating cloud expertise