Principal DevOps Engineer

Compensation: $140,000 - $175,000 per year. You are eligible for a Short-Term Incentive Plan with the target at 10% of your annual earnings; terms and conditions apply.

Principal DevOps Engineer - Remote PST or Hybrid in Aliso Viejo, CA

This role is responsible for providing technical leadership and driving the strategic direction of DevOps practices, tools, and processes within the organization. The Principal DevOps Engineer works closely with cross functional teams to ensure the efficient and reliable delivery of applications while maintaining scalability, resiliency, and security. 

 Essential Functions

• Provide technical leadership and guidance in the design, implementation, and optimization of DevOps practices, tools, and processes 
• Drive the adoption of DevOps principles and best practices across the team & organization 
• Collaborate with development teams to identify and address bottlenecks and challenges in the software delivery pipeline 
• Oversee the implementation and maintenance of containerized application deployments using Docker and container orchestration platforms such as Docker Swarm, Kubernetes and ECS 
• Ensure the effective implementation and maintenance of CI/CD pipelines using tools like AWS CodePipeline and GitHub Actions 
• Manage and optimize the use of code repositories using tools like BitBucket and GitHub 
• Implement and maintain Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using tools like CloudFormation, Terraform, and CDK 
• Implement and maintain monitoring, logging, and security solutions for applications and infrastructure 
• Mentor and provide technical guidance to DevOps engineers and cross functional teams 
• Contribute to the documentation and runbooks of processes, procedures, and best practices related to DevOps practices 
• Continuously improve DevOps practices and processes to align with industry best practices and emerging technologies 
• Represent the DevOps team in cross functional meetings and strategic planning discussions 
• Other duties as assigned  

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field or equivalent work experience 
• 8+ years of experience in DevOps, software development, system administration, or related field 
• Extensive hands-on experience with containerization (Docker), container orchestration (Docker Swarm, Kubernetes, ECS), CI/CD tools (CodePipeline, Github Actions, Bamboo), IaC (CloudFormation, Terraform, CDK) 
• Deep understanding of DevOps principles, practices, and their implementation across the entire software delivery lifecycle 
• Strong proficiency in scripting and automation tools (Python, Bash, Ansible) 
• Experience with monitoring, logging, and security tools/best practices  
• Excellent communication, leadership, and mentoring skills 
• Ability to drive strategic DevOps initiatives and represent the team at executive levels 

Preferred

• Master's degree

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About Us:

Ambry Genetics Corporation is a CAP-accredited and CLIA-licensed molecular genetics laboratory based in Aliso Viejo, California. We are a genetics-based healthcare company that is dedicated to open scientific exchange so we can work together to understand and treat all human disease faster.

At Ambry, everyone is welcome. A career at Ambry Genetics is a chance to be part of a dynamic company that aims to improve health by understanding the relationships between genetics and human disease. We earned our reputation as industry leaders by responsibly introducing cutting-edge genetic testing solutions and continually sharing what we learn with the global scientific community.

At Ambry you will be learning, challenging yourself, and having fun while collaborating with teammates through the open exchange of ideas. Our outstanding benefits program includes 401k, medical, dental, vision, FSA, paid sick leave and generous paid time off (PTO) program. Ambry Genetics is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) and we maintain a drug-free work environment.

The Company believes in second chance employment. Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction history will be considered regardless of their arrest or conviction history, consistent with local laws such as Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance and the California Fair Chance Act. You do not need to disclose your criminal history or participate in a background check until a conditional job offer is made to you. After making a conditional offer and running a background check, if the Company is concerned about conviction that is directly related to the job, you