The Emmes Company

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 strive to build a collaborative culture at the intersection of being a performance and people driven company.

Were 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 :

- We are seeking a talented and experienced Software Engineer with a strong background in AWS infrastructure and DevOps practices.

- The ideal candidate will play a key role in designing, implementing, and maintaining scalable and reliable cloud-based solutions.

- If you are passionate about automation, continuous integration, and cloud technologies, we want to hear from you.

- Design and implement AWS infrastructure : Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design, deploy, and manage AWS-based solutions, ensuring scalability, security, and performance.

- Automation and scripting : Develop and maintain automation scripts using tools such as AWS CloudFormation, Terraform, and scripting languages (e.g., Python, Shell) to streamline deployment processes.

- Continuous Integration/Continuous Deployment (CI/CD) : Implement and optimize CI/CD pipelines to automate software delivery, testing, and deployment processes.

- Monitoring and troubleshooting : Establish and maintain monitoring, alerting, and logging systems to proactively identify and resolve issues. Participate in on-call rotation for critical incidents.

- Security and Compliance : Implement security best practices and work with security teams to ensure a secure and compliant infrastructure. Perform regular security audits.

- Collaboration : Work closely with development and operations teams to bridge the gap between software development and IT operations, promoting a culture of collaboration and shared responsibility.

Years of relevant experience on AWS.

- AWS Certified Solutions Architect Associate (or higher level).

- Proven 4 or more years experience as a Software Engineer with a focus on AWS infrastructure and DevOps practices.

or more years of experience in a business environment with one of the following databases : AWS Aurora PostgreSQL Serverless or AWS DynamoDB.

- Experience with serverless architectures.

- In-depth knowledge of AWS services, including EC2, S3, RDS, Lambda, IAM, and others.

- Proficiency in automation and scripting languages such as Python, Shell, and others.

- Hands-on experience with Infrastructure as Code tools, such as AWS CloudFormation or Terraform.

- Strong understanding of CI/CD pipelines and tools like Jenkins, GitLab CI, or AWS Code Pipeline.

- Experience with the following skills is preferred : AWS AppSync Serverless, AWS CloudFront, AWS CodeCommit, AWS Elastic Container Service, AWS S3 static web hosting, Material-UI, Jest, React,

- Knowledge of traditional network architecture such as IP addressing, subnetting, routing, switching, and firewalls.

- Understanding of software development patterns and practices.

- Knowledge of Git best practices (Git Flow).

- Familiarity with containerization and orchestration tools like Docker and Kubernetes.

- Solid understanding of networking concepts, security best practices, and system architecture.

- Experience performing code reviews and mentoring junior team members.

- Excellent oral and written communication skills.

- Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to troubleshoot complex issues.

- Strong communication and collaboration skills.

- Familiarity with other cloud platforms (Azure, Google Cloud).

Required Education :

- B.E/MTech/MCA degree in a computer related field.

or more years of experience in a business environment as a Software, Systems, and/or Solutions Architect and/or Engineer.