DevOps Lead

Job Description Eurofins Scientific is an international life sciences company, providing a unique range of analytical testing services to clients across multiple industries, to make life and the environment safer, healthier and more sustainable. From the food you eat to the medicines you rely on, Eurofins works with the biggest companies in the world to ensure the products they supply are safe, their ingredients are authentic and labelling is accurate. Eurofins is a global leader in food, environmental, pharmaceutical and cosmetic product testing and in agroscience CRO services. It is also one of the global independent market leaders in certain testing and laboratory services for genomics, discovery pharmacology, forensics, CDMO, advanced material sciences and in the support of clinical studies. In over just 35 years, Eurofins has grown from one laboratory in Nantes, France to 62,000 staff across a network of over 1,000 independent companies in 61 countries, operating 900 laboratories. Performing over 450 million tests every year, Eurofins offers a portfolio of over 200,000 analytical methods to evaluate the safety, identity, composition, authenticity, origin, traceability and purity of biological substances and products, as well as providing innovative clinical diagnostic testing services, as one of the leading global emerging players in specialised clinical diagnostics testing. Eurofins is one of the fastest growing listed European companies with a listing on the French stock exchange since 1997. Eurofins IT Solutions India Pvt Ltd (EITSI) is a fully owned subsidiary of Eurofins and functions as a Global Software Delivery Center exclusively catering to Eurofins Global IT business needs. The code shipped out of EITSI impacts the global network of Eurofins labs and services. The primary focus at EITSI is to develop the next generation LIMS (Lab Information Management system), Customer portals, e-commerce solutions, ERP/CRM system, Mobile Apps & other B2B platforms for various Eurofins Laboratories and businesses. Young and dynamic, we have a rich culture and we offer fulfilling careers. Job Description Azure DevOps Lead Eurofins IT Solutions, Bengaluru, Karnataka, India With 36 facilities worldwide, Eurofins BioPharma Product Testing (BPT) is the largest network of bio/pharmaceutical GMP product testing laboratories providing comprehensive laboratory services for the world's largest pharmaceutical, biopharmaceutical, and medical device companies. BPT is enabled by global engineering teams working on next-generation applications and Laboratory Information Management Systems (LIMS). As an Azure DevOps Lead, you will drive automation, CI/CD, and operational excellence for Eurofins BioPharma Product Testing (BPT). You will collaborate with global teams, mentor engineers, and ensure production readiness for critical applications and platforms This role reports to a Manager. Key Responsibilities: - Lead collaboration with global DevOps, SRE, and development teams to define and enforce CI/CD standards. - Design, implement, and optimize complex build and release pipelines across multiple environments. - Own release governance, deployment planning, and production readiness. - Mentor junior DevOps engineers and developers on CI/CD best practices, branching, and promotion strategies. - Proactively identify process improvements and implement automation to enhance operational efficiency. - Document CI/CD solutions, code management policies, and pipeline guidelines. - Monitor operational metrics and take corrective actions to ensure reliability and performance. Required Skills: - Extensive experience with Azure DevOps, CI/CD pipelines, and automated deployments. - Hands-on expertise with Infrastructure as Code using Bicep or Terraform. - Strong knowledge of source code management, branching strategies, code merges, promotion strategies, and NuGet. - Experience in monitoring, logging, and pipeline analytics for continuous improvement. - Ability to guide multiple teams and communicate technical concepts to stakeholders. - Experience with Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS) for container orchestration and management. - Proven expertise in Blue-Green Deployment strategies for zero-downtime releases. - Automation of environment spin up and spin down, including scripting and infrastructure provisioning. Preferred Skills: - Experience creating build/release scripts in YAML, CAKE, or PowerShell. - Deployments across multiple Azure regions and subscriptions. - Familiarity with Docker, Kubernetes, Nginx, OpenResty, or similar technologies. Technical Stack: - Azure DevOps (Pipelines, Artifacts, Git Repos), PowerShell and C# scripting. - .NET Framework, App Service Plans, App Services, Azure Functions, C#, SQL scripts. - Infrastructure as Code: Bicep, Terraform. Qualifications: - Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or equivalent. - Minimum 7 years in DevOps with at least 4 years in Microsoft technology stack. What We Offer - Opportunity to lead DevOps transformation for a global life sciences leader. - Collaborative, innovative, and diverse work environment. - Continuous learning and career advancement. - Flexible work arrangements and competitive compensation. Additional Information Personal Skills: - Excellent analytical and problem solving skills - Excellent verbal and written communication skills - Ability to articulate and present different points-of-views on various topics related to project and otherwise. - Eager to learn and continuously develop personal and technical capabilities. Required Qualifications: - MCA or Bachelors in Engineering, Computer Science or equivalent. PERFORMANCE APPRAISAL CRITERIA: Eurofins has a strong focus on Performance Management system. This includes quarterly calibrations, half-yearly reviews and annual reviews. The KPIs shall be set and may vary slightly between projects. These will be clearly communicated, documented during the first 30 days of your joining.