Lead DevOps Engineer

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2 Locations
In-Office or Remote
Senior level
Biotech
Our Mission is to enable our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer.
The Role
Leads DevOps strategy and execution across development, QA, and production environments. Builds CI/CD pipelines, manages infrastructure as code, administers container orchestration platforms, and improves system reliability, scalability, security, and performance across cloud and on-premises environments. Collaborates with engineering and operations teams, troubleshoots deployment issues, ensures governance compliance, and mentors junior engineers.
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Job Description

Summarized Purpose:


A fantastic opportunity is on offer to join as the Systems Dev Spec at Thermo Fisher Scientific. As the DevOps Lead, your main role will entail propelling automation, scalability, and reliability in infrastructure and application deployments. You will spearhead the CI/CD strategy, infrastructure as code, and the optimization of system performance to bolster agile development and operational success.


Education/Experience:


  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience and relevant formal academic/vocational qualification.
  • Previous experience that provides the knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the job (comparable to 8+ years).

Major Job Responsibilities:


  • Build, implement, and manage CI/CD pipelines for enterprise applications.
  • Streamline infrastructure setup through the use of Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools.
  • Lead DevOps strategy across development, QA, and production environments.
  • Collaborate with development and operations teams to streamline deployment workflows.
  • Monitor system performance, availability, and security across cloud and on-prem environments.
  • Manage container orchestration platforms (e.g., Kubernetes, Docker Swarm).
  • Ensure compliance with security and governance standards in automated workflows.
  • Troubleshoot deployment and infrastructure issues across environments.
  • Mentor junior engineers and promote DevOps guidelines.
  • Drive continuous improvement in release management and system reliability.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:


  • Deep understanding of CI/CD tools (e.g., Jenkins, GitLab CI, Azure DevOps).
  • Strong scripting skills (e.g., Bash, Python, PowerShell).
  • Proficiency in Infrastructure as Code tools such as Terraform, Ansible, and CloudFormation.
  • Experience with containerization and orchestration (Docker, Kubernetes).
  • Proficiency with AWS and related services
  • Experienced with system monitoring and logging tools like Prometheus, ELK, and Grafana.
  • Knowledge of networking, firewalls, and security protocols.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • Excellent communication and collaboration abilities.
  • Ability to lead cross-functional teams and mentor junior staff.

Must Have skills:


  • Proficiency with AWS and related services
  • CI/CD pipeline construction and oversight.
  • Infrastructure as Code using Terraform or Ansible.
  • Containerization (Docker) and orchestration (Kubernetes).
  • Scripting for automation (Python/Bash/PowerShell).
  • Monitoring system performance and optimizing.
  • DevOps strategy and team leadership.

Good to have skills:


  • Experience with GitOps and ArgoCD.
  • Knowledge of service mesh (Istio, Linkerd).
  • Exposure to serverless architectures.
  • Familiarity with compliance frameworks (SOC2, ISO27001).
  • Experience with cost optimization in cloud environments.
  • Understanding of agile and DevSecOps practices.

Working Hours:


India: 05:30 PM to 02:30 AM IST


Philippines: 08:00 PM PHT to 05:00 AM PHT


Skills Required

  • Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience and relevant formal academic or vocational qualification
  • 8+ years of comparable professional experience
  • Proficiency with AWS and related services
  • Experience constructing and overseeing CI/CD pipelines
  • Infrastructure as Code experience using Terraform or Ansible
  • Containerization experience with Docker and orchestration experience with Kubernetes
  • Automation scripting experience with Python, Bash, or PowerShell
  • System performance monitoring and optimization experience
  • DevOps strategy and team leadership experience
  • Experience with GitOps and ArgoCD
  • Knowledge of service mesh technologies such as Istio or Linkerd
  • Exposure to serverless architectures
  • Familiarity with SOC 2 or ISO 27001 compliance frameworks
  • Cloud cost optimization experience
  • Understanding of Agile and DevSecOps practices

Thermo Fisher Scientific Compensation & Benefits Highlights

The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Thermo Fisher Scientific and has not been reviewed or approved by Thermo Fisher Scientific.

  • Retirement Support — Retirement programs include a strong company 401(k) match and an employee stock purchase plan that add meaningful long‑term value. Feedback suggests these features stand out among core financial benefits even when base pay feels average.
  • Healthcare Strength — Health coverage offers multiple national medical options alongside dental and vision, with company‑paid life and disability coverage. This breadth is considered a solid foundation even if some costs may not be the lowest among peers.
  • Parental & Family Support — Paid parental and caregiver leave, backup care, adoption assistance, and specialized family resources are available. Feedback suggests these supports are a notable plus for colleagues managing family and caregiving needs.

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The Company
HQ: Waltham, MA
100,000 Employees

What We Do

Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc. is the world leader in serving science, with annual revenue of approximately $40 billion. Our Mission is to enable our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer. Whether our customers are accelerating life sciences research, solving complex analytical challenges, increasing productivity in their laboratories, improving patient health through diagnostics or the development and manufacture of life-changing therapies, we are here to support them. Our global team delivers an unrivaled combination of innovative technologies, purchasing convenience and pharmaceutical services through our industry-leading brands, including Thermo Scientific, Applied Biosystems, Invitrogen, Fisher Scientific, Unity Lab Services, Patheon and PPD.

Why Work With Us

You will join a company which every colleague has the opportunity to create possibilities, for oneself, for our customers and patients. There is no more exciting place to be than at the forefront of solving problems which help improve lives around the world. As a company, we are committed to supporting your career aspirations and your journey.

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