Software Development Engineer - DevOps - The EMMES Corporation

Software Development Engineer - DevOps

US Remote

Emmes Group: Building a better future for us all.

Emmes Group is transforming the future of clinical research, bringing the promise of new medical discovery closer within reach for patients. Emmes Group was founded as Emmes more than 47 years ago, becoming one of the primary clinical research providers to the US government before expanding into public-private partnerships and commercial biopharma. Emmes has built industry leading capabilities in cell and gene therapy, vaccines and infectious diseases, ophthalmology, rare diseases, and neuroscience.

We believe the work we do will have a direct impact on patients’ lives and act accordingly. We stive to build a collaborative culture at the intersection of being a performance and people driven company. We’re looking for talented professionals eager to help advance clinical research as we work to embed innovation into the fabric of our company. If you share our motivations and passion in research, come join us!

Primary Purpose

The Software Development Engineer - DevOps, will play a crucial role in designing, implementing, and managing our cloud infrastructure. The primary focus will be on leveraging AWS technologies, optimizing for performance and security, and ensuring seamless integration with edge locations. Work closely with cross-functional teams to develop robust, scalable, and secure systems.

• Design, develop, and maintain web applications using Node.js, React, and GraphQL.
• Design, deploy, and manage AWS-based infrastructure, including EC2, S3, RDS, Lambda, VPC, CloudFront, and other AWS services.
• Develop and maintain CI/CD pipelines using tools like Jenkins, GitLab CI, or AWS CodePipeline to ensure smooth and efficient software deployment.
• Implement monitoring solutions using AWS CloudWatch, Prometheus, Grafana, or similar tools to track performance, availability, and security metrics.
• Ensure compliance with security best practices, conduct regular security assessments, and implement security controls (IAM, security groups, NACLs, etc.).
• Optimize applications and services for edge locations, enhancing performance and reducing latency for end-users.
• Work closely with development, QA, and operations teams to provide support, troubleshoot issues, and improve system performance.
• Maintain comprehensive documentation of the infrastructure, processes, and procedures, and provide regular status reports to stakeholders.
• Write and maintain technical documentation for new and existing features.
• Work in an agile environment and contribute to continuous improvement processes.
• Troubleshoot and resolve production issues in a timely manner.

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in computer science, Information Technology, or a related field.

• 3 or more years of related professional experience.

• Proficiency in AWS services and architecture (EC2, S3, RDS, Lambda, VPC, CloudFront, etc.)

• Strong scripting skills (Python, Bash, etc.)

• Experience with infrastructure-as-code (IaC) tools such as Terraform, CDK or AWS CloudFormation.

• Hands-on experience with CI/CD tools like Jenkins, GitLab CI, or AWS CodePipeline.

• Knowledge of monitoring and logging tools (AWS CloudWatch, Prometheus, Grafana, ELK stack, etc.)

• Familiarity with security best practices and tools (IAM, security groups, NACLs, etc.)

• Understanding of edge computing and CDN technologies.

• Ability to work independently and as part of a collaborative team.

• Strong multitasking, problem solving, and organizational skills.

• Proven ability to work independently and in a team environment.

• Satisfactory background check required.

Why work at Emmes?

At Emmes, your actions and hard work will have a direct impact on public health initiatives, both globally and in our local communities with opportunities for volunteerism through our  Emmes Cares  community engagement program.   We offer a competitive benefits package focused on the health and needs of our growing workforce, including:

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The Emmes Company, LLC is an equal opportunity affirmative action employer and does not discriminate in its selection and employment practices. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, age, or other legally protected characteristics.