Company Description
Job description - DevOps Engineer
Basepair is a software company at the forefront of innovation in genomics, developing an enterprise SaaS for the analysis and visualization of genomic data. As genomics moves into the mainstream, data analysis and interpretation are the most significant bottlenecks. Our mission is to empower scientists, physicians, and individuals to extract actionable insights from genomic data, accelerating research, diagnostics, drug discovery, and personal health decisions.
Our customers are leveraging the power of software to achieve extraordinary breakthroughs—whether it’s finding cures for cancer, doubling the success rate of IVF treatments, or detecting life-threatening infections in hospitals. We work with some of the world’s most respected institutions, including Harvard Medical School and Stanford University, as well as leading bio-pharma and diagnostics companies. Backed by top venture capitalists and angel investors, we are uniquely positioned to influence the next big breakthroughs in life sciences.
Headquartered in the US, Basepair is powered by a dynamic and diverse global team, with talent spanning across the Americas, Europe, and Asia, working together to revolutionize the future of healthcare and genomics.
The Role
We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated DevOps Engineer with expertise in AWS, Kubernetes, Terraform, and deployment strategies to join our dynamic team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in cloud infrastructure, CI/CD pipelines, and automation. You will play a key role in designing, implementing, and maintaining scalable and reliable systems to support our growing platform.
Key Responsibilities
- Design, implement, and manage cloud infrastructure on AWS (e.g., EC2, S3, RDS, Lambda, EKS, etc.).
- Build and maintain CI/CD pipelines for seamless and automated deployments.
- Manage and optimize Kubernetes clusters for container orchestration.
- Write and maintain Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using Terraform and CDK.
- Monitor, troubleshoot, and resolve issues related to infrastructure, deployments, and performance.
- Collaborate with development and operations teams to ensure smooth and efficient software delivery.
- Knowledge of database management and optimization (e.g., MySQL, PostgreSQL, DynamoDB)
- Strong scripting skills (e.g., Bash, Python, or similar).
- Work on some part of the backend system using python and django (not mandatory).
- Implement and enforce security best practices across the infrastructure.
- Automate repetitive tasks to improve efficiency and reduce manual intervention.
- Stay up-to-date with the latest DevOps tools, technologies, and best practices.
Requirements
What are we looking for:
- Experience: 3+ years of experience as a DevOps Engineer or Full Stack Developer, with a proven track record of managing cloud infrastructure and delivering scalable web applications.
- Cloud Expertise: Hands-on experience with AWS services such as EC2, Lambda, S3, RDS, EKS, CloudFormation, ensuring solutions are optimized for performance, scalability, and security.
- Infrastructure & Automation: Proficiency in Terraform, Kubernetes, and CI/CD tools to automate and streamline cloud deployments.
- Programming Skills: Strong proficiency in Python, Bash scripting.. Experience with Django or React is a plus.
- Database Management: Experience working with MySQL, PostgreSQL, DynamoDB, and optimizing database performance.
- Security & Best Practices: Solid understanding of cloud security best practices, IAM policies, and compliance frameworks.
- Problem-Solving: Ability to tackle complex challenges with innovative, cloud-based solutions.
- Leadership & Collaboration: Experience mentoring junior engineers and collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure smooth and efficient software delivery.
- Education: Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent work experience.
Benefits
Why You Should Join Us
- Competitive salary and benefits package.
- A collaborative, dynamic, and supportive team.
- Opportunities for career growth and development.
- Flexible working hours and remote work options.
- Access to cutting-edge tools and technologies.
