DevOps Engineer

Applied Medical•Rancho Santa Margarita, CA

1d•$80,000 - $135,000

About The Position

The DevOps Engineer at Applied Medical plays a critical role in bridging software development and IT operations to enable fast, reliable, and secure delivery of applications. This position is responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining CI/CD pipelines, cloud infrastructure, and automation solutions that support the company's software development teams. This position contributes to the efficiency and reliability of Applied Medical's application ecosystem by implementing robust DevOps practices and infrastructure automation. The DevOps Engineer collaborates with software developers, architects, and IT teams to build and maintain the platforms and pipelines that enable continuous integration, continuous deployment, and operational excellence. Applied Medical is committed to innovation in medical device manufacturing, and the DevOps Engineer supports this mission by ensuring development teams can deliver high-quality software quickly and reliably through modern DevOps practices and cloud-native technologies.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Information Technology, or related field, or equivalent professional experience.
Experience with cloud platforms, preferably Microsoft Azure (App Services, AKS, Functions, Azure SQL).
Hands-on experience with CI/CD tools such as Azure DevOps Pipelines, GitHub Actions, or Jenkins.
Knowledge of containerization technologies including Docker and Kubernetes.
Proficiency in scripting languages such as PowerShell, Bash, or Python.
Understanding of infrastructure as code principles using tools like Terraform or Ansible.
Familiarity with monitoring and observability tools such as Azure Monitor, Application Insights, or Grafana.
Experience with version control systems, preferably Git (GitHub or Azure Repos).
Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities with attention to detail.
Effective written and verbal communication skills for collaborating with technical and non-technical stakeholders.
Ability to manage multiple priorities and work independently while contributing to team objectives.
Adaptability and willingness to learn new technologies and take on expanding responsibilities.

Nice To Haves

Experience in healthcare, medical device, or manufacturing industries.
Professional certifications such as Azure Administrator, Azure DevOps Engineer, or Kubernetes certifications (CKA, CKAD).
Experience with secrets management solutions such as Azure Key Vault or HashiCorp Vault.
Knowledge of security practices including vulnerability scanning, secure coding, and compliance requirements.
Experience with artifact management using Azure Artifacts, Artifactory, or NuGet.
Familiarity with agile methodologies and Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC) practices.
Experience mentoring junior team members or leading technical initiatives.

Responsibilities

Design, implement, and maintain CI/CD pipelines using Azure DevOps Pipelines and GitHub Actions to automate build, test, and deployment processes.
Build and manage cloud infrastructure on Microsoft Azure including App Services, Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS), Functions, and Azure SQL.
Develop and maintain infrastructure as code using Terraform and Ansible to ensure consistent, repeatable deployments.
Implement and manage containerized applications using Docker, Kubernetes, and Helm charts.
Monitor application and infrastructure health using Azure Monitor, Application Insights, Grafana, and SEQ, responding to alerts and optimizing performance.
Collaborate with development teams to support application deployment, debugging, and performance optimization.
Implement security best practices including secrets management with Azure Key Vault, vulnerability scanning, and secure deployment processes.
Document infrastructure configurations, deployment procedures, and operational runbooks for team knowledge sharing.