Staff Software Engineer (DevOps)

Primefocus Health is a seed-stage healthtech startup headquartered in San Francisco, launched as a venture spinout from LG Electronics’ North America Innovation Center (LG NOVA). We’re building an innovative technology platform that enables healthcare providers and hospitals to create customized remote patient management solutions for chronic conditions. Our mission is to transform how healthcare providers deliver remote care, making it more efficient and personalized for each patient’s needs — with a particular emphasis on improving healthcare access in underserved and rural communities. About Primefocus Health, Inc. Primefocus Health is a seed-stage healthtech startup headquartered in San Francisco, originally launched as a venture spinout from LG Electronics’ North America Innovation Center. We’re building an innovative technology platform that enables healthcare providers and hospitals to create customized remote patient management solutions for chronic conditions. We’re on a mission to transform how healthcare providers deliver remote care, making it more efficient and personalized for each patient’s needs. Description We are seeking a highly experienced Staff Software Engineer specializing in DevOps to lead and scale our infrastructure, deployment pipelines, and operational systems. This is a senior technical leadership role that will define our DevOps strategy, ensure compliance with healthcare regulations, and drive operational excellence across our platform. The role reports directly to the VP of Engineering and involves regular collaboration with distributed cross-functional teams. Work Setting This is a full-time hybrid position based in West Virginia, with onsite presence as per the schedule proposed by the manager. Candidates should expect regular in-person collaboration, and occasional travel (up to 15%) may be required across West Virginia, California, and New York for customer site visits, team offsites, or relevant industry events. Responsibilities • Design and implement scalable, secure, and compliant cloud infrastructure architecture • Build and maintain CI/CD pipelines for automated testing, deployment, and monitoring • Establish infrastructure-as-code and automation frameworks using Terraform or Ansible • Lead cloud security and compliance efforts, including HIPAA and HITECH adherence • Monitor performance and reliability, and implement observability solutions • Drive usage analytics and performance optimization for core cloud services • Mentor engineering teams on DevOps practices and tools • Lead incident response and post-mortem processes • Define technical strategy for infrastructure, automation, and resilience Required Qualifications • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical field • 8+ years of software engineering experience, including 5+ years in DevOps-focused roles • Deep hands-on experience with AWS services and infrastructure-as-code tools (e.g., Terraform, Ansible) • Proficiency in container orchestration, CI/CD practices (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes, GitHub Actions), and scripting (e.g., Python, Bash, PowerShell) • Strong understanding of networking, cloud security, healthcare compliance (e.g., HIPAA, HITECH), and monitoring tools (e.g., Prometheus, CloudWatch) • Demonstrated leadership in mentoring, cross-functional collaboration, and operational excellence Preferred Qualifications • Experience with incident management, root cause analysis, and production support • Exposure to cost optimization strategies and healthcare-specific infrastructure needs • Familiarity with database administration, backup, and recovery best practices • Track record of influencing engineering culture and driving infrastructure change at scale Compensation Total compensation for this role is expected to fall within the range of $130,000 to $160,000 annually, depending on experience, qualifications, and alignment with the responsibilities outlined. Additional equity and performance-based incentives may be available. Benefits We offer a competitive compensation and benefits package designed to support your well-being and growth. Benefits include: • Equity participation in the company’s growth • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage • 401(k) with company matching • Flexible paid time off and hybrid work flexibility • Professional development support and training resources • Home office setup and remote work accommodations • Opportunities to attend relevant conferences or pursue certifications • A mission-driven, collaborative work culture that values innovation, inclusion, and impact Equal Opportunity Employer Statement Primefocus Health is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, citizenship, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, immigration status, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran or military status, race, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable local laws, regulations, and ordinances. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application process, please let us know. Apply for Staff Software Engineer (DevOps) Apply tot his job Apply To this Job