Senior Staff DevOps Engineer

Posted 25 Days Ago
Boston, MA
7+ Years Experience
Artificial Intelligence • Healthtech • Biotech
Where Molecular Science Meets Artificial Intelligence – Revolutionizing Cancer Care.
The Role
The Senior Staff DevOps Engineer will lead the development and implementation of scalable cloud-native infrastructure using AWS and Kubernetes. Responsibilities include architecting complex environments, driving cloud migrations, developing observability solutions, and mentoring junior engineers while aligning technology with business goals.
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Position Summary

Lead and innovate as a Senior Staff Cloud DevOps Engineer specializing in AWS and Kubernetes to architect, implement, and optimize scalable, secure cloud-native infrastructure. Lead strategic initiatives, drive technical transformations, and provide expertise in cloud migrations, security implementations, and DevOps best practices. Develop and execute on long-term technical roadmaps, mentor junior engineers, and collaborate with executive leadership to align technology solutions with business objectives. Champion a culture of continuous improvement, knowledge sharing, and operational excellence across the organization.

Job 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.

Required Qualifications

  • 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 Qualifications

  • 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.

Physical Demands

  • Ability to sit for extended periods while working on a computer.

Training

  • All job specific, safety, and compliance training are assigned based on the job functions associated with this employee.

Other

  • Job may require after-hours response to emergency issues and on-call availability as required.

Conditions of Employment: Individual must successfully complete pre-employment process, which includes criminal background check, drug screening, credit check ( applicable for certain positions) and reference verification.

This job description reflects management’s assignment of essential functions. Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.

 

Caris Life Sciences is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, status as a protected veteran, among other things, or status as a qualified individual with disability.

Top Skills

Go
Python
The Company
HQ: Irving, TX
1,700 Employees
Hybrid Workplace
Year Founded: 2008

What We Do

Caris Life Sciences was founded in 2008 with a simple but powerful purpose – to help improve the lives of as many people as possible. With transformative technologies informed by massive amounts of big data, we are revolutionizing healthcare to provide physicians and patients with the highest quality information about their disease – from detecting it early and determining how best to treat it, to developing the next wave of novel therapies.

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