PSI is a leading Contract Research Organization (CRO) with 30 years of experience in the pharmaceutical industry. Originated in Switzerland, PSI is a privately owned, full-service CRO with a global reach, supporting clinical trials across multiple countries and continents. Our reputation for being highly selective about the projects we undertake highlights our commitment to delivering high-quality, timely services across a broad spectrum of therapeutic indications.
At PSI, we foster an environment where a diverse range of colleagues feel welcomed and valued. Our inclusive culture is a cornerstone of our success, enabling us to attract and retain top talent globally.
We are not just about conducting clinical trials; we are about building a community where every team member has the opportunity to thrive and contribute to groundbreaking advancements in the pharmaceutical industry.
Job DescriptionIn this role, you will be responsible for building, maintaining, and optimizing infrastructure, CI/CD pipelines, and deployment processes across multiple environments.
Key Responsibilities
- Troubleshoot system issues using logs, diagnostics, and monitoring tools
- Develop and maintain automation scripts using PowerShell and Bash
- Design and manage CI/CD pipelines for continuous integration and deployment
- Configure and maintain web servers (IIS) and support application hosting environments
- Deploy, manage, and scale applications in Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS)
- Build and maintain Docker images, Docker files, and containerized environments
- Implement and maintain monitoring, logging, and observability solutions (Grafana, Prometheus, ELK, etc.)
- Collaborate with development teams to ensure smooth release cycles and reliable deployments
- Contribute to improving system architecture and adopting best DevOps practices
- BSc/BA in computer science, software engineering or relevant discipline
- Full working proficiency in English
- At least 3 years of experience as a DevOps Engineer
- Windows and Linux administration skills
- Solid understanding of system internals, troubleshooting, and log analysis
- Knowledge of TCP/IP, DNS, HTTP/HTTPS, load balancing, and SSL/TLS
- Proficiency with Git (branching, merging, rebasing) and modern workflows
- Experience with Azure DevOps and building CI/CD pipelines
- Hands-on experience with Docker and Kubernetes (AKS)
- Helm and cert-manager are a plus
- Familiarity with container registries
- Experience managing IIS (Nginx/Tomcat is a plus)
- Working knowledge of MS SQL for support and diagnostics
- Programming/scripting:
- Required: .NET (C# / ASP.NET) for understanding application build and deployment processes
- Preferred: Node.js to enable development of extensions for Azure DevOps
- Nice to have: Python or Go for creating supporting tools and scripts
- Experience with monitoring and observability tools (Grafana, Prometheus, ELK, Zabbix)
- Understanding of modern architectures: monolith, microservices, event-driven, serverless
- Stable, privately-owned company, organically growing since 1995
- Opportunities to work remotely in Latvia
- Intensive induction program, technical and industry-related trainings for an optimal start and continuous development
- Diverse projects that include but are not limited to web and desktop apps, ERP system, BPM system, document management system and more
- Friendly and supportive atmosphere in a committed team
- International environment, with colleagues around the world
- Opportunities to quickly see the results of your work
Skills Required
- BSc/BA in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or relevant discipline
- Full working proficiency in English
- At least 3 years of experience as a DevOps Engineer
- Windows and Linux administration skills
- System internals, troubleshooting, and log analysis
- Knowledge of TCP/IP, DNS, HTTP/HTTPS, load balancing, and SSL/TLS
- PowerShell scripting
- Bash scripting
- Proficiency with Git (branching, merging, rebasing)
- Experience with Azure DevOps and building CI/CD pipelines
- Docker, Dockerfile and containerized environments
- Kubernetes experience, specifically Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS)
- Familiarity with container registries
- IIS management and support for application hosting environments
- Working knowledge of MS SQL for support and diagnostics
- .NET (C#, ASP.NET) to understand application build and deployment processes
- Experience with monitoring and observability tools (Grafana, Prometheus, ELK, Zabbix)
- Understanding of modern architectures: monolith, microservices, event-driven, serverless
- Helm
- cert-manager
- Nginx or Tomcat experience
- Node.js (to develop Azure DevOps extensions)
- Python (for tools/scripts)
- Go (for tools/scripts)
What We Do
PSI is a leading full-service global Contract Research Organization whose key strength is predictable patient enrollment across multiple therapeutic areas. PSI is known in the industry as a CRO focused on ‘on-time project delivery’. This is achieved through investing substantial effort and MD resources into performing quality feasibility assessments that provide an accurate predictor of study timelines. PSI’s global reach allows us to run clinical trials across multiple continents, in 50+ countries around the world. PSI’s reputation is that of a 'no-nonsense' CRO focused on timely patient enrollment and project delivery. An exceptionally high repeat and referral business rates alongside low staff turnover are indicative of our commitment to be the best CRO in the world as measured by our clients and our employees. http://www.psi-cro.com
