Database DevOps Infrastructure Engineer

Roche

Jan 27

Applications are closed

Job
Full-time
Junior Level
Software Engineering
IT & Cybersecurity
Madrid
Remote

Requirements

1-2 years of experience with minimum Bachelors in Information Technology or similar; Masters preferred.
Background on Database Management systems such as PostgreSQL, MySQL, MongoDB, GraphDB or similar ones and its programming languages (SQL, GraphQL).
Infrastructure as Code (IaC) and/or GitOps plus required tooling (Ansible, Python, pytest or similar).
Usage of source code managers and CI/CD tools to automate software distribution (Bitbucket, Jenkins, gitlab, Argo CD or similar)
Problem-solving and decision-making skills.
Inherent curiosity and a relentless eagerness to learn and grow.
Preferred:
Background in Linux Server technologies (RedHat, CentOS, Ubuntu plus Satellite / Foreman).
Cloud native infrastructure: containerization, Kubernetes, Docker, Helm, Kustomize, Terraform, Pulumi, public cloud cloud-native frameworks.
Observability, monitoring and security tools such as Xray, CloudWatch, Open Tracing, and Grafana
Ability to work across multiple time zones, including on-call and occasionally travel.

Responsibilities

Engages and improves, under supervision, the whole lifecycle of platforms and services—from inception and design through deployment, operation and retirement by applying software engineering principles to build and manage large scale IT infrastructure products and services (both on-premises or in public cloud) optimizing:
services reliability, availability capacity and performance and eliminating work through automation
software development and deployment by abstracting away the complexity of infrastructure providing self-service tools and APIs for developers that allow code and ship software quickly.
Contributes to implement and maintain CI/CD pipelines, enabling developers to easily build, test, and deploy their applications.
Collaborates to ensure IT infrastructure services reach and maintain the agreed service level indicators (SLIs), objectives (SLOs), agreements (SLAs) in compliance with QA requirements.
Contribute to the maintenance of services once they are live by measuring and monitoring availability, latency and overall system health.
Monitors and resolves Incident/problems with platform operations, collaborating in the resolution when required.
Contributes to implement cost, compliance and security best practices, ensuring that platforms and services meet the corresponding requirements
Collaborate with developers, Managed Services suppliers and other team members to:
continuously improve application development velocity
optimize services reliability, availability and performance
Scale systems sustainably, under supervision, through mechanisms like automation, and evolve systems by proposing changes that improve reliability and velocity.

FAQs

What is the primary role of a Database DevOps Infrastructure Engineer at Roche?

The primary role involves optimizing the reliability, availability, scalability, and performance of IT infrastructure, applying software engineering principles to manage Data Stores platforms across on-premises and public cloud environments.

What types of databases should candidates be familiar with for this position?

Candidates should have a background in Database Management Systems such as PostgreSQL, MySQL, MongoDB, GraphDB, or similar, as well as knowledge of their programming languages, including SQL and GraphQL.

What kind of experience is required for this role?

The position requires 1-2 years of experience in a relevant field, along with a Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology or a related area; a Master’s degree is preferred.

Is familiarity with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) and GitOps important for this position?

Yes, experience with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) and/or GitOps, along with necessary tools such as Ansible, Python, pytest, or similar, is required for the role.

What tools and technologies should candidates be proficient in?

Candidates should be skilled in source code managers and CI/CD tools such as Bitbucket, Jenkins, GitLab, and Argo CD, as well as observability, monitoring, and security tools like Xray, CloudWatch, Open Tracing, and Grafana.

Will I need to work with cloud-native infrastructure?

Yes, familiarity with cloud-native infrastructure technologies such as containerization, Kubernetes, Docker, Helm, Kustomize, Terraform, and public cloud frameworks is preferred.

What kind of working environment can I expect at Roche?

Roche offers a great working environment with attractive compensation and rewards, a focus on employee wellness and work-life balance, flexible workplace policies, and opportunities for innovation and professional growth.

Are there any opportunities for ongoing training and development?

Yes, employees have access to various internal and external training platforms, including LinkedIn Learning, to support their ongoing learning and professional development.

Does Roche offer any benefits related to employee wellness?

Yes, Roche emphasizes employees’ wellness with generous vacation days, OneRoche Wellness Days, and other health initiatives.

Will I need to work across multiple time zones?

Yes, the role may require working across multiple time zones, including being on-call, with occasional travel as needed.

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Roche is a global pioneer in pharmaceuticals and diagnostics focused on advancing science to improve people’s lives. The combined strengths of pharmaceuticals and diagnostics under one roof have made Roche the leader in personalised healthcare – a strategy that aims to fit the right treatment to each patient in the best way possible. Roche is the world’s largest biotech company, with truly differentiated medicines in oncology, immunology, infectious diseases, ophthalmology and diseases of the central nervous system. Roche is also the world leader in in vitro diagnostics and tissue-based cancer diagnostics, and a frontrunner in diabetes management. Founded in 1896, Roche continues to search for better ways to prevent, diagnose and treat diseases and make a sustainable contribution to society. The company also aims to improve patient access to medical innovations by working with all relevant stakeholders. Thirty medicines developed by Roche are included in the World Health Organization Model Lists of Essential Medicines, among them life-saving antibiotics, antimalarials and cancer medicines. Roche has been recognised as the Group Leader in sustainability within the Pharmaceuticals, Biotechnology & Life Sciences Industry ten years in a row by the Dow Jones Sustainability Indices (DJSI).