Job Summary
Blithequark, a leading healthcare innovation organization, is seeking an experienced Principal DevOps Engineer to drive organizational change in developing DevOps tooling, practices, and culture. As a technical thought leader and individual contributor, you will be responsible for leading DevOps strategy, establishing and maintaining DevOps best practices, and ensuring the adoption of enterprise-wide requirements. If you are passionate about making an impact in your work, being recognized for your expertise and skill in solving complex clinical data issues, and contributing to the success of key strategic initiatives, consider growing your career with a Fortune 6 healthcare leader like Blithequark!
About Blithequark
Blithequark is a healthcare innovation organization focused on providing people, managers, healthcare professionals, makers, and others with creative benefits, products, and services. The company is advancing and the opportunities to drive real change and improve the health of millions are endless. At Blithequark, we are committed to delivering improved human-driven healthcare for a rapidly changing world. Our mission is to bring our heart to each moment of your health, and our Heart At Work Behaviors support this mission. We strive to foster a culture of diversity, inclusion, and belonging every day.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead DevOps strategy covering design, 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 are adhering 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, Ruby, 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 are committed to the growth and development of our employees. As a Principal DevOps Engineer, you will have opportunities to:
- Lead and drive DevOps strategy and initiatives
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams and stakeholders
- Develop and mentor junior engineers
- Stay up-to-date with emerging technologies and trends
- Contribute to the success of key strategic initiatives
Work Environment and Company Culture
Blithequark is a dynamic and innovative organization that values diversity, inclusion, and belonging. Our culture is built on our Heart At Work Behaviors, which support our mission to deliver improved human-driven healthcare. We strive to create an environment where every individual feels engaged, empowered, and enabled to make a difference.
Compensation, Perks, and Benefits
We offer a competitive salary range of $20-$30/hour, as well as a comprehensive benefits package that includes:
- Full-time employment with 8 hours/day
- Opportunities for career growth and professional development
- Collaborative and dynamic work environment
- Diverse and inclusive culture
- Competitive compensation and benefits package
How to Apply
If you are passionate about making an impact in your work and meet the qualifications listed above, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity at Blithequark. Please submit your application through our website: Apply Now
Don't miss this chance to join a leading healthcare innovation organization like Blithequark and take your career to the next level!
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