Senior Staff DevOps Engineer

This position is listed on behalf of a partner company, who manages all applications and next steps. Our partner is looking for a Senior Staff DevOps Engineer based in United States.

This role sits at the forefront of cloud-native engineering, focused on building and scaling highly available, secure, and intelligent infrastructure on AWS with deep Kubernetes expertise. You will drive the evolution of enterprise-grade platform capabilities, shaping how large-scale systems are deployed, monitored, and optimized across complex environments. Operating at a senior technical leadership level, you will define long-term DevOps and cloud strategies while also staying hands-on with architecture, automation, and reliability engineering. The position involves designing resilient Kubernetes ecosystems, advancing GitOps practices, and implementing modern CI/CD pipelines that accelerate delivery at scale. You will also lead initiatives in cloud security, observability, and infrastructure modernization while mentoring engineers and influencing cross-functional teams. This is a high-impact role where engineering excellence directly supports innovation in healthcare and life sciences at scale.

In this role, you will lead the design, implementation, and continuous evolution of large-scale cloud and Kubernetes infrastructure, ensuring reliability, scalability, and security across enterprise systems:

• Architect and manage enterprise-grade Kubernetes environments on AWS EKS, including multi-cluster setups, service mesh architectures, and custom controllers
• Define and execute long-term cloud and DevOps roadmaps aligned with organizational goals and platform modernization strategies
• Lead the design and implementation of CI/CD and GitOps pipelines using tools such as ArgoCD, ensuring scalable and automated delivery workflows
• Develop and enforce Infrastructure as Code standards using Terraform, CloudFormation, or AWS CDK to ensure modular, repeatable deployments
• Drive cloud security strategy including zero-trust architectures, automated compliance, and security-as-code aligned with regulatory frameworks (e.g., SOC2, HIPAA)
• Build and optimize observability platforms integrating metrics, logs, and traces while introducing predictive monitoring capabilities
• Lead cloud migration and modernization initiatives in collaboration with engineering and business stakeholders
• Drive incident response efforts, participate in on-call rotations, and improve system reliability through post-incident analysis and automation
• Mentor engineers, promote DevOps best practices, and champion continuous improvement across teams and platforms

Requirements

This role requires deep expertise in cloud infrastructure, Kubernetes, and DevOps engineering, combined with strong leadership and system design capabilities:

• 9+ years of experience in DevOps, SRE, or cloud infrastructure engineering roles
• 7+ years of hands-on experience with AWS cloud services and architecture design
• 7+ years of advanced Kubernetes experience, including cluster management, scaling, and optimization
• Strong programming skills in at least one language such as Python or Go, with production-grade engineering experience
• Expertise in Infrastructure as Code tools such as Terraform, CloudFormation, or AWS CDK
• Proven experience designing and operating enterprise CI/CD pipelines, with strong GitOps and ArgoCD knowledge
• Deep understanding of containerization, orchestration, networking, and cloud security best practices
• Experience with observability tools such as Datadog or AWS CloudWatch is a plus
• Strong communication skills with the ability to explain complex systems to both technical teams and executives
• Ability to lead Proof of Concept initiatives and evaluate emerging technologies
• Experience leveraging AI-assisted development tools to improve engineering productivity is highly valued
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field (or equivalent experience)

Benefits

• Competitive annual salary range: $170,000 – $220,000
• Performance-based incentive compensation opportunities
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance coverage
• Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Account (FSA) options
• 401(k) retirement plan with employer matching
• Paid time off including vacation, sick leave, and holidays
• Life, disability, and supplemental insurance options
• Tuition assistance and ongoing learning opportunities
• Employee assistance programs and mental health support resources
• Pet insurance and additional voluntary benefits
• Flexible work policies with on-call and incident response flexibility
• Financial planning tools and employee wellness programs