Sr Systems Developer (DevOps Engineer)

Work Schedule

Standard (Mon-Fri)

Environmental Conditions

Office

Job Description

Thermo Fisher Scientific is seeking a skilled DevOps Engineer to join our technology team. In this role, you will contribute to the analysis, design, development, testing, and ongoing support of moderately complex technical systems. You will work closely with cross-functional teams to implement and evolve DevOps practices, ensuring reliable, secure, and scalable infrastructure and delivery pipelines.

This is an excellent opportunity for a hands-on engineer who enjoys automation, system optimization, and driving operational excellence.

Key Responsibilities

Design, implement, and maintain CI/CD pipelines using Jenkins and GitHub Actions

Lead containerization initiatives using Docker and Podman

Perform Red Hat Linux server maintenance, upgrades, and migrations

Set up, maintain, and optimize Redis servers

Install, configure, and maintain Jenkins environments

Manage SSL/TLS certificates and ensure secure communication standards

Maintain and migrate virtual machine environments

Automate infrastructure and operational tasks using Python, Bash, and PowerShell

Collaborate with development and operations teams to embed DevOps best practices

Support incident response , root cause analysis, and release management activities

Required Education & Experience

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent practical experience with relevant formal academic or vocational qualifications

Minimum 5 years of experience in systems development, DevOps, or a related role

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Strong proficiency with CI/CD tools (Jenkins, GitHub)

Hands-on experience with scripting and automation (Python, Bash)

Solid experience with container technologies (Docker, Podman)

Knowledge of monitoring, alerting, and observability tools and strategies

Familiarity with Agile methodologies , Git workflows, and enterprise compliance standards

Experience integrating vulnerability scanning and compliance frameworks such as SOC 2 and HIPAA

Working knowledge of Azure and AWS cloud platforms

Strong understanding of cloud and infrastructure security best practices

Ability to design proactive alerting and observability solutions

Proven ability to mentor junior engineers and promote DevOps best practices

Excellent communication skills with the ability to collaborate effectively with stakeholders

Analytical, detail-oriented, and strong problem-solving mindset

Must-Have Skills

CI/CD pipeline development using Jenkins

Scripting and automation using Python and Bash

Containerization with Docker and Podman

Experience with monitoring and alerting systems