Sr. Staff DevOps Engineer

A full-time, hybrid Senior Staff DevOps opportunity is available with a biotechnology research company based in Phoenix, Arizona. This role is ideal for a seasoned professional with at least nine years of experience in DevOps or Site Reliability Engineering (SRE) roles. The ideal candidate will be highly skilled in AWS and Kubernetes, bringing deep expertise to support and advance the company's cloud infrastructure and operations.
Step into a high-impact role where innovation meets leadership as a Senior Staff Cloud DevOps Engineer, specializing in AWS and Kubernetes. This is your chance to architect and implement cutting-edge, scalable, and secure cloud-native infrastructure that powers the future. Drive bold technical transformations and lead strategic initiatives that shape the technological direction of the company. You'll be at the forefront of cloud migrations, security enhancements, and DevOps excellence-guiding cross-functional teams, mentoring emerging talent, and collaborating directly with executive leadership to align groundbreaking technology solutions with ambitious business goals. Be the force behind a culture of continuous improvement, operational excellence, and knowledge-sharing that accelerates innovation across the organization. This isn't just a job-it's a mission to redefine what's possible in the cloud.
Required Skills & Experience

• 9 years of experience in a Cloud, DevOps or SRE focused position
• 7 years of experience working with AWS and its various services
• 5 years of Kubernetes' experience with expertise in troubleshooting, optimization and cluster management
• Expertise at least one programming language (Python or Go)
• Extensive experience with infrastructure-as-code technologies (Terraform, CloudFormation, CDK or Pulumi)
• Experience designing CI/CD pipelines in an enterprise environment (preferably with GitLab)
• Ability to lead POCs
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Desired Skills & Experience

• AWS Certifications
• Kubernetes Certifications
• Experience with database technologies like MySQL, PostgreSQL or Serverless platforms
• Experience with AWS services like Athena, Glue, or Sagemaker

What You Will Be Doing
Tech Breakdown
100% AWS
Daily Responsibilities
100% Hands On
The Offer
Bonus OR Commission eligible
You will receive the following benefits:
Medical Insurance
Dental Benefits
Vision Benefits
Paid Time Off (PTO)
401(k) {including match- if applicable}

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the US on a full-time basis now and in the future.

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