Sr. Principal I, Software Engineering – Digital Health

Summary of Position:

We are seeking an experienced and highly skilled Sr. Principal I, Software Engineering – Cloud and DevOps Architect to join our Digital Health Foundational Services team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in Architecture, DevOps practices, cloud infrastructure management, automation, and leading/mentoring team with a proven track record of designing, implementing, and maintaining robust CI/CD pipelines and cloud solutions. Experience in the healthcare industry, particularly with healthcare-specific certifications and compliance standards, is highly desirable. As a DevOps Technical Leader, you will play a crucial role in driving our DevOps & Cloud strategy, Monitoring & observability, Cloud certifications for Digital Health, improving deployment efficiency, and ensuring the reliability and scalability of our systems.

Key Responsibilities:

Strategy and Leadership:

• Define and implement the organization's DevOps strategy to align with business and technical goals.
• Act as a Technical leader and advocate for DevOps principles across teams and stakeholders.
• Collaborate with senior leadership & Architects to integrate security best practices into enterprise architecture.

Architecture and Design:

• Design and maintain scalable and secure infrastructure that supports rapid development and deployment.
• Architect CI/CD pipelines with integrated security tools to ensure automated compliance and vulnerability checks.
• Develop and maintain a security-first approach to software delivery and infrastructure management.

Implementation and Optimization:

• Lead the implementation of tools and frameworks for infrastructure-as-code, containerization, and cloud-native development.
• Oversee the adoption of security automation and monitoring solutions to minimize vulnerabilities and accelerate delivery.
• Continuously improve DevOps processes through feedback, metrics, and emerging best practices.

Team Collaboration and Mentorship:

• Partner with engineering, IT, and security teams to drive a culture of shared responsibility for security.
• Provide guidance and mentorship to DevOps and Software engineers, fostering skill development and growth.
• Facilitate cross-team communication to ensure alignment on security and operational objectives.

Risk Management and Compliance:

• Ensure compliance with industry regulations and standards (e.g., GDPR, HIPAA, SOC 2, ISO 27001, HITRUST).
• Identify, assess, and mitigate security risks within the software development lifecycle.
• Implement policies and practices for secure code development, vulnerability management, and incident response.

 Key Requirements/Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Security, or a related field.
• 14+ years of experience in DevOps, or a similar role with significant architecture responsibilities.
• Proven expertise in AWS cloud platforms and containerization technologies (Docker, Kubernetes).
• Deep understanding of security frameworks, tools, and technologies (e.g., SAST, DAST, SIEM, IAM).
• Solid knowledge of networking, IAM, security policies, and AWS cost optimization.
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines and infrastructure-as-code tools (e.g., Jenkins, GitLab CI, Terraform, Ansible).
• Strong programming and scripting skills (e.g., Python, Go, Shell).
• Excellent communication and leadership skills with a track record of influencing and driving change.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Certifications: AWS Certified Solutions Architect - Professional, AWS Certified DevOps Engineer - Professional, or similar.
• Experience with agile & Kanban methodologies and tools (e.g., Jira, Confluence).
• Knowledge of modern application security vulnerabilities and attack vectors.

Work hours: 1 PM to 10 PM IST

Relocation assistance: Yes

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