• Maintain and improve infrastructure across bare-metal and distributed environments • Automate provisioning and configuration with Ansible and related tools • Support CI pipelines and improve delivery processes • Work with Docker-based environments and service orchestration • Support and operate services built around PostgreSQL, ClickHouse, Redis, etcd, and Kafka • Build and improve monitoring, logging, and alerting for production services • Participate in incident response, troubleshooting, and reliability improvements • Collaborate with developers to make services easier to deploy, support, and scale

Title: DevOps Engineer III Location: Seattle United States Job Description: The mission of the Allen Institute is to understand the principles that govern life and to advance health. Our creative and multi-dimensional teams focus on answering some of the biggest questions in bioscience. We accelerate foundational research, catalyze bold ideas, develop tools and models, and openly share our science to make a broad, transformational impact on the world. We are seeking a skilled DevOps Engineer whose primary responsibility will be to ensure our data and services are secure, stable, and cost effective. Our infrastructure enables multiple scientific teams collecting peta-scale biological datasets to share data with the neuroscience community adhering to FAIR standards. The ideal candidate will be familiar with a variety of both open and proprietary modern data platforms and help build a sustainable architecture that will serve the long-term needs of the institute. At the Allen Institute, we believe that science is for everyone – and should be open to everyone. We are dedicated to combating biases and reducing barriers to STEM careers more broadly. We also believe that science is better when it includes different perspectives and voices. We strive to make the Allen Institute a place where everyone feels like they belong and are empowered to do their best work in a supportive environment. We are an equal-opportunity employer and strongly encourage people from all backgrounds to apply for our open positions. Essential Functions - Deploy and monitor core services in cloud and on-premise data centers - Add authentication and authorization layers for services and APIs - Build and deploy dashboards to monitor system health and telemetry - Build and deploy CI/CD pipelines - Help build and deploy end-to-end testing infrastructure for data processing pipelines Note: Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. This description reflects management’s assignment of essential functions; it does not proscribe or restrict the tasks that may be assigned. Required Education and Experience - Bachelor's degree in computer science or related field; or equivalent combination of degree and experience - 3+ years of relevant experience - Advanced knowledge of containerization and orchestration frameworks - Experience deploying applications at scale in the cloud - Proficient with observability and telemetry frameworks - Experience with secrets management, authentication, and authorization frameworks - Proficient with Python and bash scripting languages - Experience working with Linux Operating Systems Preferred Education and Experience - Advanced degree and AWS professional certifications (S3, ECS, EC2, and serverless services) - Experience with deploying Docker containers to Kubernetes clusters - Experience with Cloud IaaC (terraform or CDK) - Experience deploying authentication and authorization frameworks for cloud resources (SSO, SAML, etc.) - Experience automating workflows with GitHub actions - Experience deploying Grafana, logging servers, metrics servers, etc. - Teamwork and communication skills operating in an Agile environment Physical Demands - Fine motor movements in fingers/hands to operate computers and other office equipment Position Type/Expected Hours of Work - Occasional evening and weekend hours required - This role is currently able to work both remotely and onsite in a hybrid work environment. We are a Washington State employer, and the primary work location for all Allen Institute employees is 615 Westlake Ave N.; any remote work must be performed in Washington State. Additional Comments - **Please note, this opportunity offers relocation assistance** - **Please note, this opportunity may offer work visa sponsorship** Annualized Salary Range - $137,050 - $171,250 * * Final salary depends on the required education for the role, experience, level of skills relevant to the role, and work location, where applicable. Benefits - Employees (and their families) are eligible to enroll in benefits per eligibility rules outlined in the Allen Institute’s Benefits Guide. These benefits include medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance. Employees are also eligible to enroll in the Allen Institute’s 401k plan. Paid time off is also available as outlined in the Allen Institutes Benefits Guide.

Role Description This is a remote position. We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Azure DevOps Engineer to join our dynamic team. As a Senior Azure DevOps Engineer, you will play a critical role in designing, implementing, and maintaining our Azure DevOps infrastructure to support our development and deployment processes. You will collaborate closely with development, operations, and quality assurance teams to ensure efficient and reliable CI/CD pipelines, automated testing, and infrastructure as code practices. Additionally, you will provide technical leadership and mentorship to junior team members, contribute to architectural decisions, and continuously improve our DevOps practices. - Design, implement, and maintain Azure DevOps infrastructure, including pipelines, environments, and release management. - Develop and maintain CI/CD pipelines for deploying applications and infrastructure using Azure DevOps tools. - Implement automated testing strategies and integrate testing frameworks into CI/CD pipelines. - Collaborate with development and operations teams to optimize application performance, reliability, and scalability. - Provide technical leadership and mentorship to junior DevOps team members. - Participate in architectural discussions and contribute to decision-making processes. - Continuously evaluate and improve DevOps practices, tools, and processes. Qualifications - Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field (or equivalent work experience). - 3-5 years of experience in DevOps or related roles. - At least 3 years of hands-on experience with Azure DevOps. - Azure certifications such as Azure DevOps Engineer Expert or Azure Administrator Associate are highly desirable. - Proven track record of designing and implementing scalable, reliable, and secure DevOps solutions. - Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, agile environment and manage multiple priorities. - Strong teamwork and interpersonal skills, with a focus on collaboration and knowledge sharing.

Role Description This is a remote position. We are seeking a DevOps Engineer to support enterprise-scale initiatives. You’ll build, automate, and optimize delivery pipelines and application environments with a strong focus on: - Java/Spring Boot - CI/CD (Git) - Linux - Infrastructure automation (Ansible/Puppet/Chef) This role is ideal for engineers who thrive in fast-moving, regulated environments and enjoy owning build, deployment, and operational excellence end to end. Qualifications - 3–5 years with Java & Spring Boot building APIs/services. - 3–5 years with Git and CI/CD pipelines (branching strategies, PR workflows, build/deploy automation). - 3–5 years in DevOps roles, supporting build/release, automation, and environments. - Hands-on with Gradle, IntelliJ/Eclipse, and Linux administration. - Practical experience with Ansible, Puppet, or Chef for configuration management and deployment automation. - Strong troubleshooting, log analysis, and debugging skills across app and OS layers. Requirements - Write, debug, and maintain Java services using Spring Boot within IDEs like IntelliJ, Eclipse, and Gradle. - Manage dependencies, build artifacts, and compile code using Gradle; resolve build issues and optimize build performance. - Use debugging tools (breakpoints, variable inspection, step-through) to resolve defects efficiently. - Integrate with Git for version control: branching, merging, pull requests, and code reviews. - Design, implement, and maintain CI/CD pipelines (Git-based) to automate build, test, and deployment across environments. - Enforce pipeline quality gates; integrate automated testing and security scans. - Improve release reliability and frequency through pipeline optimization and environment standardization. - Use Ansible/Puppet/Chef to automate provisioning, configuration, and application deployments. - Develop and maintain playbooks/manifests to ensure consistent, repeatable environment setups. - Orchestrate multi-step workflows across services and infrastructure components. - Administer and harden Linux servers; manage users, permissions, and system configurations. - Monitor system health (CPU, memory, disk, network); perform log analysis and troubleshoot issues impacting applications. - Script routine tasks using Bash (or similar) to improve reliability and reduce manual effort. - Implement security best practices (e.g., firewall rules, patching, configuration hardening) aligned to enterprise standards. Benefits - Experience in financial services or other regulated industries. - Exposure to Spring ecosystem (Spring Data JPA, Spring Security, Spring Cloud) and API security (JWT/OAuth2). - Containerization and orchestration (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes). - Familiarity with monitoring/observability (e.g., Prometheus, Grafana, ELK/EFK, AppDynamics, Splunk). - Knowledge of secure SDLC practices and compliance-minded engineering.