Cloud devops engineer

One Vector is a rapidly growing IT professional services startup specializing in AI/ML, Data Science, Analytics, IT Quality/Compliance, and Pharmacovigilance for biotech companies. Our mission is to empower biotech organizations with cutting-edge solutions and expert insights to drive their success.We are seeking an experienced Dev Ops Engineer to lead the design, automation, and operation of our AWS-based Saa S platform serving clients in the pharmaceutical and life sciences sector. This role is responsible for streamlining the software development lifecycle, building secure and automated CI/CD pipelines, and architecting scalable, high-availability cloud infrastructure. The ideal candidate will balance hands-on technical execution with guiding best practices in Dev Sec Ops, compliance with regulatory requirements (HIPAA, Gx P), and cloud cost optimization.You will own the end-to-end Dev Ops function, from CI/CD workflows and infrastructure automation to monitoring, security hardening, and compliance documentation.Key ResponsibilitiesCI/CD & Automation- Implement and maintain CI/CD workflows tailored for Saa S applications handling sensitive/regulated data.- Automate and improve development, testing, and release processes to ensure repeatable and validated deployments.- Integrate security scanning (SAST/DAST, dependency scanning, container image scanning) into pipelines.Cloud Infrastructure (AWS)- Architect and manage scalable, HIPAA-eligible AWS infrastructure (VPC, ECS/EKS, Dynamo DB, API Gateway, Bedrock, etc.).- Ensure high availability, disaster recovery, and environment segregation (Dev/Test/Prod).- Implement Infrastructure as Code (Terraform/Cloud Formation/CDK) for reproducible environments.Security & Compliance- Apply Dev Sec Ops best practices across pipeline and infrastructure management.- Manage IAM, secrets, and cloud access controls with principle of least privilege.- Conduct vulnerability assessments, OS/container hardening, and ensure timely patching.- Support HIPAA compliance by maintaining audit logs, encryption (at rest & in transit), and incident response readiness.Monitoring & Reliability- Implement robust monitoring, logging, and alerting frameworks (Cloud Watch, Guard Duty, centralized logging).- Ensure proactive detection and resolution of system reliability or performance issues.Change & Documentation- Plan, implement, and manage infrastructure and release changes through established change control processes.- Create and maintain Run Books, cloud architecture diagrams, and operational documentation.- Generate deployment evidence (logs, approvals, test results) to support client validation requirements.Scripting & Maintenance- Develop and maintain automation scripts and tooling, adapting to new requirements or evolving implementations.- Support integration and configuration updates across environments.Qualifications- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field.- 5–8 years of Dev Ops experience, with at least 3+ years in a lead role.- Proven expertise in AWS cloud services and infrastructure automation (Terraform, Cloud Formation, or CDK).- Strong knowledge of CI/CD platforms (Git Hub Actions, Git Lab CI/CD, Jenkins, etc.).- Hands-on experience with containerization & orchestration (Docker, Kubernetes, Helm).- Proficiency in scripting languages (Python, Bash, Power Shell).- Experience with monitoring and logging tools (ELK, Prometheus, Grafana, Cloud Watch).- Deep understanding of Dev Sec Ops best practices, HIPAA/Gx P compliance, and cloud security frameworks.- Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work in a fast-paced startup environment.- Excellent communication and collaboration skills to work with global teams.Preferred- Experience of working with US/EU based teams- Certifications : AWS Certified Dev Ops Engineer, Certified Kubernetes Administrator (CKA), or equivalent.