Principal DevOps Engineer - Driving Transformative Change in Healthcare Technology at blithequark

Join the Ranks of a Healthcare Pioneer and Revolutionize the Future of Medical Care

At blithequark, we're not just building a better tomorrow; we're shaping the present. As a leading figure in the healthcare industry, blithequark is committed to delivering innovative benefits, products, and services that touch the lives of millions. If you're passionate about making a difference and being recognized for your expertise in tackling complex clinical data challenges, while contributing to the success of strategic initiatives, then a career with blithequark is the perfect fit.

The Role: Principal DevOps Engineer

We're on the hunt for a technically astute Principal DevOps Engineer to spearhead organizational transformation through the development of cutting-edge DevOps tooling, practices, and culture. As a Technical Senior IC, you will be instrumental in driving enterprise-wide change, ensuring the adoption of best practices, and fostering a culture of continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the DevOps strategy, encompassing the design, development of tools, practices, and culture that drive organizational change.
• Establish and maintain DevOps best practices, including version control, code review, automated testing, and deployment techniques.
• 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 adherence to industry best practices and regulatory requirements.
• Monitor and analyze DevOps pipelines and practices, identifying areas for improvement, optimization, and automation to enhance deployment/rollback consistency and accuracy.
• Stay abreast of emerging technologies, trends, and best practices, making recommendations for their adoption within blithequark's DevOps ecosystem.
• Mentor and provide technical guidance to junior colleagues, fostering a culture of knowledge sharing and continuous learning.

Required Qualifications:

To excel in this role, you must possess:

• A Bachelor's degree in a relevant field.
• Experience working in open cloud environments, preferably GCP, Azure, or 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 configuration.
• 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, Bash, or similar.
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills, with the ability to troubleshoot complex DevOps platform issues and provide effective solutions.
• Good communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams and stakeholders.

Preferred Qualifications:

To stand out, you should have:

• 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.

About blithequark: Bringing Heart to Healthcare

At blithequark, our singular, clear purpose is to bring our heart to each moment of your health. This purpose guides our commitment to delivering improved, human-driven healthcare for a rapidly changing world. Embedded in our brand—with heart at its center—our motivation sends a personal message that how we deliver our services is just as important as what we deliver. Our Heart At Work Behaviors support this purpose, empowering each individual to feel the role they play in transforming our culture and accelerating our ability to innovate and deliver solutions that make healthcare more personal, convenient, and affordable.

We strive to promote and support a culture of diversity, inclusion, and belonging every day. blithequark is a committed equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in hiring, employment, advancement, or any other staffing action on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, national origin, gender/sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

What We Offer:

As a member of the blithequark team, you can expect:

• A competitive salary range of $20-$30/hour.
• A full-time position with a standard 8-hour workday.
• The opportunity to work remotely, with the flexibility to make a difference from anywhere.
• A culture that values diversity, inclusion, and belonging.
• Opportunities for career growth and professional development.
• A comprehensive benefits package and perks that support your well-being.

Join the blithequark Team: Make Your Mark

If you're excited about the prospect of driving transformative change as a Technical Senior IC leading DevOps development/transformation and meet the qualifications outlined above, we encourage you to apply. At blithequark, we're not just looking for talent; we're looking for individuals who share our passion for making a difference. Take the first step towards a rewarding career that brings your heart to the forefront of healthcare innovation.

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