Experienced Full Stack DevOps Engineer – Cloud, Automation, and Continuous Integration at blithequark

Job Summary

blithequark, a leading healthcare innovation organization, is seeking an accomplished Principal DevOps Engineer to drive the development of DevOps tooling, practices, and culture across the enterprise. As a technical expert and individual contributor, you will lead the organizational change, ensuring the adoption of visibility, scalability, availability, security, and cost execution. If you're passionate about making an impact, being recognized for your expertise in solving complex clinical data issues, and contributing to key strategic initiatives, consider growing your career with blithequark, a Fortune 6 healthcare leader!

About blithequark

At blithequark, we're dedicated to delivering improved human-driven healthcare for a rapidly changing world. Our purpose is to bring our heart to each moment of your health, guiding our commitment to providing innovative solutions and services that make a difference. We're a culture-driven organization that values diversity, inclusion, and belonging. As a Principal DevOps Engineer, you'll be part of a team that shares a common goal: to enhance and deliver solutions that make healthcare more personal, convenient, and affordable.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead DevOps strategy, covering the design and development of tools, practices, and culture.
• Establish and maintain DevOps best practices, including version control, code review, automated testing, and deployment strategies.
• Design and manage infrastructure as code, using tools like Terraform, Ansible, or similar, to provision and manage resources across cloud environments.
• Implement and manage CI/CD pipelines using tools like Jenkins, CircleCI, or similar, ensuring fast and reliable application deployment.
• Collaborate with security and compliance teams to ensure teams adhere to industry best practices and regulatory requirements.
• Monitor and analyze DevOps pipelines and processes, identifying areas for improvement, innovation, and automation to enhance launch/failback consistency and accuracy.
• Stay up-to-date with emerging data technologies, trends, and best practices, and make recommendations for their adoption within the organization's DevOps environment.
• Coach and provide technical guidance to junior colleagues, fostering a culture of knowledge sharing and continuous learning.

Essential Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field.
• Experience working in public cloud environments, GCP (preferred)/Azure/AWS, and containerization technologies (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes).
• Proficiency in infrastructure as code concepts and tools (e.g., Terraform, Ansible) for automating resource provisioning and deployment.
• Hands-on experience with CI/CD pipeline tools (e.g., Jenkins, CircleCI) and version control systems (e.g., Git).
• Strong scripting skills in languages like Python, Bash, or similar.
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills, with the ability to investigate complex DevOps platform issues and provide effective solutions.
• Great communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams and stakeholders.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with monitoring and logging tools (e.g., Prometheus, Grafana, Splunk, Cloud Logging Solutions) to ensure application performance and system health.
• Knowledge of security best practices in DevOps, including experience with vulnerability scanning, compliance frameworks, and secure deployment practices.
• Leadership experience, including mentoring and guiding junior engineers, is a plus.

Career Growth Opportunities and Learning Benefits

At blithequark, we're committed to the growth and development of our employees. As a Principal DevOps Engineer, you'll have opportunities to:

• Lead and drive technical initiatives that impact the organization.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver innovative solutions.
• Develop and share knowledge with junior colleagues.
• Stay up-to-date with emerging technologies and trends.
• Participate in training and development programs.

Work Environment and Company Culture

blithequark is a culture-driven organization that values:

• Diversity, inclusion, and belonging.
• Collaboration and teamwork.
• Innovation and creativity.
• Continuous learning and growth.
• Work-life balance.

Compensation, Perks, and Benefits

We offer a comprehensive compensation package, including:

• Competitive salary ($20-$30/hour).
• Full-time employment with 8 hours/day.
• Opportunities for career growth and professional development.
• Comprehensive benefits package.

Conclusion

If you're passionate about DevOps, cloud computing, and making a difference in healthcare, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity at blithequark. As a Principal DevOps Engineer, you'll play a critical role in driving the organization's technical strategy and innovation. Join our team and bring your heart to blithequark!