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The Position

Job Summary

We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced DevOps Engineer to join one of our dynamic Source Code Management (SCM) Platform teams. You will play a crucial role in administering, maintaining, and enhancing our SCM systems (GitHub, GitLab, or Azure DevOps), ensuring their reliability, scalability, and security. The ideal candidate will possess a strong background in system and application administration, cloud environments, and a passion for automation and continuous improvement. This role requires an independent, curious, and proactive individual who is eager to learn and adept at seeking out information to solve complex challenges.

Key Responsibilities

SCM Platform Administration

Administer, configure, and maintain our chosen SCM platform (GitHub, GitLab, or Azure DevOps).

Manage user access, permissions, and security configurations in line with IAM and LDAP best practices.

Monitor system health, performance, and availability, proactively identifying and resolving issues.

Perform regular updates, patches, and version upgrades of the SCM platform.

Develop and maintain comprehensive documentation for SCM processes and configurations.

CI/CD and Automation:

Design, implement, and manage CI/CD pipelines to automate build, test, and deployment processes.

Develop and maintain scripts (Bash, Python, etc.) for automation of routine tasks, system management, and integrations.

Champion and implement Infrastructure as Code (IaC) principles for managing SCM environments and related infrastructure

Cloud Environment Management

Deploy, manage, and optimize SCM solutions within cloud environments (e.g., AWS, Azure, GCP).

Ensure cost-effective utilization of cloud resources.

Implement and maintain cloud security best practices.

Collaboration and Support

Collaborate with development, operations, and security teams to ensure seamless integration and adoption of SCM best practices

Provide technical support and guidance to users of the SCM platform.

Troubleshoot and resolve issues related to SCM, CI/CD, and integrations.

Continuous Improvement

Stay abreast of the latest industry trends, tools, and best practices in DevOps, SCM, and cloud technologies.

Proactively identify opportunities for process improvements, automation, and enhanced system capabilities.

Contribute to a culture of learning and knowledge sharing within the team.

Qualifications and Skills

Proven experience in system and/or application administration.

Strong understanding and hands-on experience with at least one major cloud platform (AWS, Azure, or GCP).

Proficiency in Git and core SCM concepts (branching, merging, pull requests, etc.).

Solid understanding and practical experience with CI/CD concepts, tools (e.g. GitLab CI, GitHub Actions, Azure Pipelines), and best practices.

Experience with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools (e.g., Terraform, Ansible, CloudFormation, etc.).

Knowledge of Identity and Access Management (IAM) principles and LDAP concepts.

Proficient in scripting languages such as Bash and Python.

Familiarity with containerization technologies (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes) is a plus.

Understanding of networking concepts (TCP/IP, DNS, load balancing, firewalls).

Problem-solving and troubleshooting skills.

Personal Attributes

Independent: Ability to work autonomously, manage priorities, and take ownership of tasks from start to finish.

Curious: A strong desire to learn new technologies, explore different solutions, and understand how things work.

Proactive learner: Actively seeks out information, documentation, and training to enhance skills and knowledge.

Detail-oriented: Pays close attention to detail, ensuring accuracy and quality in all work.

Strong communicator: Ability to effectively communicate technical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences.

Collaborative: A team player who enjoys working with others to achieve common goals.

Who we are

A healthier future drives us to innovate. Together, more than 100’000 employees across the globe are dedicated to advance science, ensuring everyone has access to healthcare today and for generations to come. Our efforts result in more than 26 million people treated with our medicines and over 30 billion tests conducted using our Diagnostics products. We empower each other to explore new possibilities, foster creativity, and keep our ambitions high, so we can deliver life-changing healthcare solutions that make a global impact.

Let’s build a healthier future, together.

Roche is an Equal Opportunity Employer.