Principal DevOps Engineer

This is where your work makes a difference.

At Baxter, we believe every person—regardless of who they are or where they are from—deserves a chance to live a healthy life. It was our founding belief in 1931 and continues to be our guiding principle. We are redefining healthcare delivery to make a greater impact today, tomorrow, and beyond.

Our Baxter colleagues are united by our Mission to Save and Sustain Lives. Together, our community is driven by a culture of courage, trust, and collaboration. Every individual is empowered to take ownership and make a meaningful impact. We strive for efficient and effective operations, and we hold each other accountable for delivering exceptional results.

Here, you will find more than just a job—you will find purpose and pride. 

THIS IS WHERE you build trust to achieve results!

Baxter International is looking for a highly skilled and motivated DevOps Engineer to join our technology team. As a DevOps Engineer, you will be responsible for designing, implementing, and managing the tools and processes that enable continuous integration, continuous deployment, and efficient infrastructure management. Your expertise in using cutting-edge technologies such as GitHub, Azure, Kubernetes, ACR, YAML, Terraform, Azure DevOps, HELM, Prometheus, Grafana, PowerShell, and Jira will be crucial in driving innovation and ensuring the reliability of our software delivery pipeline.

This is a full-time hybrid position where the candidate would report to one of the following locations:

- West Allis Site in Milwaukee

- Deerfield, Illinois

- Skaneateles, New York

- Batesville, Indiana

- Cary/Raleigh, North Carolina

• Infrastructure Automation and Configuration Management: Design, build, and maintain infrastructure using Infrastructure as Code (IaC) principles. Utilize Terraform to automate the provisioning and configuration of cloud resources on Azure.
• CI/CD Pipeline Implementation: Develop and maintain robust and secure CI/CD pipelines using Azure DevOps. Integrate automated builds, tests, and deployments to enable frequent and reliable releases.
• Container Orchestration and Management: Utilize Kubernetes to deploy, manage, and scale containerized applications. Work with Docker and Azure Container Registry (ACR) to create and manage container images efficiently.
• Monitoring and Performance Management: Implement monitoring solutions using Prometheus and Grafana to track system performance, application health, and resource utilization. Set up alerts and notifications to promptly respond to potential issues.
• Security and Compliance: Collaborate with the security team to implement security best practices throughout the DevOps process. Ensure that all deployments adhere to regulatory and compliance requirements.
• Troubleshooting and Issue Resolution: Analyze and resolve complex technical issues related to the infrastructure, deployments, and applications. Implement solutions to improve system performance and reliability.
• Scripting and Automation: Develop PowerShell scripts to automate routine tasks, streamline processes, and enhance productivity.
• Collaboration and Communication: Work closely with cross-functional teams, including developers, testers, and operations, to ensure seamless collaboration and effective delivery of solutions. Utilize Jira to track and manage project tasks and issues.
• Continuous Learning and Innovation: Stay up-to-date with industry trends, emerging technologies, and best practices. Propose and implement improvements to existing processes and tools to optimize efficiency and reliability.

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field (or equivalent experience).

• Proven experience as a DevOps Engineer or similar role, with a strong background in using DevOps tools and technologies.

• Hands-on experience with version control systems such as GitHub, including branching strategies and code reviews.

• Proficiency in Azure cloud services.

• Solid understanding of containerization, microservices architecture, and Kubernetes orchestration.

• Familiarity with YAML for defining Kubernetes manifests and Helm for managing Kubernetes applications.

• Experience with implementing and maintaining CI/CD pipelines using Azure DevOps or similar tools.

• Knowledge of monitoring and logging solutions like Prometheus and Grafana, or similar tools.

• Strong scripting skills, especially in PowerShell, for automating tasks and configurations.

• Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to work well in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.

• Effective communication skills and the ability to articulate technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.

Baxter is committed to supporting the needs for flexibility in the workplace. We do so through our flexible workplace policy which includes a minimum of 3 days a week onsite. This policy provides the benefits of connecting and collaborating in-person in support of our Mission.

Baxflex Does not apply to employees who work in manufacturing plants, distribution centers, Global Technical Services centers, and Renal Care Services (RCS) as they need to be onsite or with customers every day.

We understand compensation is an important factor as you consider the next step in your career. At Baxter, we are committed to equitable pay for all employees, and we strive to be more transparent with our pay practices. The estimated base salary for this position is $112,000 to $154,000 annually. The estimated range is meant to reflect an anticipated salary range for the position. We may pay more or less than of the anticipated range based upon market data and other factors, all of which are subject to change. Individual pay is based on upon location, skills and expertise, experience, and other relevant factors. For questions about this, our pay philosophy, and available benefits, please speak to the recruiter if you decide to apply and are selected for an interview.

Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa at this time.

US Benefits at Baxter (except for Puerto Rico)

This is where your well-being matters. Baxter offers comprehensive compensation and benefits packages for eligible roles. Our health and well-being benefits include medical and dental coverage that start on day one, as well as insurance coverage for basic life, accident, short-term and long-term disability, and business travel accident insurance. Financial and retirement benefits include the Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP), with the ability to purchase company stock at a discount, and the 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan (RSP), with options for employee contributions and company matching. We also offer Flexible Spending Accounts, educational assistance programs, and time-off benefits such as paid holidays, paid time off ranging from 20 to 35 days based on length of service, family and medical leaves of absence, and paid parental leave. Additional benefits include commuting benefits, the Employee Discount Program, the Employee Assistance Program (EAP), and childcare benefits. Join us and enjoy the competitive compensation and benefits we offer to our employees. For additional information regarding Baxter US Benefits, please speak with your recruiter or visit our Benefits site: Benefits | Baxter

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