Hybrid Senior DevOps Engineer

at MSD

• Job title: Senior DevOps Engineer
• Job type: Full Time
• Experience level: Senior
• Salary: Not specified
• Degree requirement: Bachelor's Degree
• Tech skills: Azure, Cloud, Docker, Kubernetes, Prometheus, Python, Terraform, Vault
• Location requirements: Hybrid, Prague, Czech

About the role

• Senior Azure DevOps Engineer automating and securing cloud infrastructure at a leading biopharmaceutical company. Designing scalable solutions and collaborating in an agile environment for global health advancements.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and maintain IaC solutions using Terraform, Bicep, or ARM templates in Azure, with GitHub Actions for CI/CD pipelines and automated production deployments.
• Collaborate with security and infrastructure SMEs to integrate tools like Microsoft Sentinel, ADX, and Cribl into IaC workflows, ensuring seamless telemetry and analytics.
• Automate integrations across Azure services (e.g., Logic Apps, Event Hubs, Functions, Key Vault) to build resilient, scalable systems.
• Develop and deploy automated pipelines for data ingestion, monitoring, and compliance, partnering with teams to meet enterprise standards.
• Conduct code reviews, performance tuning, and cost optimization, iterating based on SME input to refine and deploy updates to production.
• Implement observability and monitoring practices (e.g., using Azure Monitor or Prometheus) to ensure system reliability and quick issue resolution.
• Mentor junior engineers and advise on IaC best practices, fostering a collaborative DevOps culture.
• Work in agile teams with incident response, threat hunting, and cloud engineering groups to translate requirements into deployable solutions.
• Ensure all deployments adhere to regulatory compliance (e.g., HIPAA, GDPR) in a biopharma context.

Requirements

• 6+ years of experience in IT, cloud engineering, or DevOps
• 3–5+ years focused on IaC and Azure
• Expertise in Terraform/Bicep, GitHub Actions, and automating production deployments in Azure
• Proven ability to partner with SMEs for integrating security tools (e.g., Sentinel, ADX, Cribl) and building data pipelines
• Strong knowledge of CI/CD, containerization (e.g., Docker/Kubernetes), and cloud security practices
• Experience in agile methodologies and delivering scalable, compliant solutions in regulated environments.
• Proficiency in scripting languages (PowerShell, Python, Bash) for automation.
• Relevant certifications (e.g., Azure DevOps Engineer Expert, Certified Kubernetes Administrator, Terraform Associate).

Benefits

• Flexible Work Arrangements