Senior DevOps Engineer

Job Overview

We are seeking a skilled Senior DevOps Engineer to join our patient-finder software team and help establish DevOps practices in collaboration with enterprise and solution architects.

In this role, you will package, optimize, and automate installations for customer-facing applications, data warehouses, and AI software. Your focus will be building scalable pipelines that streamline the application development process, driving efficiency and quality across the product lifecycle.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, build, and maintain Linux- and Windows-based Azure cloud resources and a hybrid on-premise infrastructure.
• Manage a developer ecosystem utilizing Docker, Caddy, MITMProxy, DbGate, Codeserver, PostgreSQL, Redis, MSSQL, Python, Node.js, and Angular.
• Facilitate local and remote service sharing via grid-connect, an SSH-based alternative to Ngrok.
• Use a submodule repository with Makefiles and dotenv files to manage environment configurations and Docker orchestration for multiple teams.
• Balance short-term and long-term deployment strategies, ensuring alignment with business goals.
• Collaborate with architects and IQVIA teams to implement a templated SDLC approach that scales across teams.
• Use Git and GitHub Actions to automate and optimize CI/CD pipelines.
• Ensure Docker Compose containers are easily transferable to Kubernetes clusters for scalability.
• Extend Terraform and Helm modules for Kubernetes deployment on Azure, while exploring edge technologies for on-premise environments.
• Deploy and maintain components such as Caddy/Nginx, Elastic Stack, PostgreSQL, MSSQL, and platforms built with Java, Python, Go, and Node.js across Windows and Linux.

Ideal Candidate

• Strong communication skills with expertise in Infrastructure as Code (IaC).
• Proficient in PowerShell, Bash, and Azure Cloud.
• Fluent in both Linux and Windows environments with a solid understanding of infrastructure, networking, and security.
• Experienced in Docker, containerization, and CI/CD tools.
• Adept at setting up SSH tunneling with solutions like Sish.
• Skilled in monitoring, logging, and documenting processes.
• Able to work independently, apply innovative solutions, and build cross-team alignment through proof-of-concepts and demos.

Soft Skills

• Excellent problem-solving and attention to detail.
• Ability to collaborate, multi-task, and prioritize effectively.
• Comfortable working independently while maintaining strong cross-discipline relationships.

Location

This role can be based anywhere in the European Union. While it does not need to be based in Amsterdam, preference will be given to applicants based in countries with a strong IQVIA tech hub presence, such as Poland, Spain, Italy, or the Netherlands.

Work Arrangement

Depending on the circumstances, this role may involve remote work or a hybrid arrangement. The specifics will be discussed during the interview process. Willingness to travel occasionally may be required, depending on project requirements. Must be legally eligible to work in the European Union.

IQVIA is a leading global provider of clinical research services, commercial insights, and healthcare intelligence to the life sciences and healthcare industries. We create intelligent connections to accelerate the development and commercialization of innovative medical treatments to help improve patient outcomes and population health worldwide.