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ROLE SUMMARY
The Enterprise Platforms & Security (EP&S) organization delivers the following capabilities for Pfizer. Business application platforms supporting Pfizer’s enterprise application and critical business processes. Infrastructure allowing business traffic to travel where it needs to go, internally and externally, along with the appropriate access controls. EP&S secures Pfizer's most important information assets through world class controls and protections and enables Pfizer's business results by making security an enabler and not a roadblock to achieving business results.
The Digital Hosting Solutions (DHS) team represents the Digital Center of Excellence (CoE) for cloud infrastructure capabilities, providing foundational public and private cloud services to all business lines, globally across Pfizer. DHS is a high-performing team, focused on delivering secure, scalable, compliant, operationally viable, and cost-effective cloud solutions. Working within Digital Hosting Solutions is to be at the cutting edge of cloud technology within the context of the world’s leading biopharmaceutical organization, at a time when adoption of these technologies is increasing rapidly.
We are seeking a talented Senior DevOps Engineer with a strong focus on Infrastructure as Code (IaC) and extensive experience working with cloud technologies (AWS, Azure, and GCP) to join our globally distributed team. In this role, you will be responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining scalable and reliable cloud-based infrastructure and applications. You will play a critical role in driving strategic initiatives that will improve efficiency, scalability, and resilience in our cloud infrastructure.
ROLE RESPONSIBILITIES
Pfizer Engineers must operate with the highest levels of integrity, as colleagues within DHS are often entrusted with the highest levels of access to development and production environments. The ability to protect confidential information, identify risks, mitigate non-compliance, and operate within defined policies & procedures is a must.
- Design, develop, and maintain IaC solutions using tools such as Terraform, CloudFormation, and ARM Templates, to manage and automate cloud infrastructure across multiple platforms (AWS, Azure, and GCP).
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define and implement robust cloud architectures, ensuring optimal performance, security, and scalability.
- Establish and enforce best practices for IaC, including code reviews, documentation, and testing to ensure quality and maintainability.
- Drive the adoption of new technologies and methodologies to continuously improve our cloud infrastructure and application development processes.
- Provide technical leadership, mentorship, and guidance to other team members, sharing knowledge and expertise on cloud infrastructure and IaC best practices.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, a related field or equivalent experience.
- 3+ years of experience in software development and cloud infrastructure.
- Strong experience with AWS, Azure, or GCP, including the deployment and management of cloud resources using IaC.
- Proficiency in at least one programming language, such as Python, Java, or Go.
- Demonstrated experience with IaC tools (Terraform, CloudFormation, etc.) and DevOps methodologies.
- Excellent problem-solving skills, strategic thinking, and strong business acumen.
- Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to present complex technical information in a clear and concise manner.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
- Certifications in AWS, Azure, or GCP, such as Solutions Architect, DevOps Engineer, or Cloud Engineer.
- Experience with containerization and orchestration technologies, such as Docker and Kubernetes.
- Familiarity with CI/CD tools and processes, such as Jenkins, GitLab CI, or GitHub Actions.
- Knowledge of security best practices for cloud infrastructure and application development.
- Understanding of regulatory compliance and security standards in the pharmaceutical industry.
- Experience in the pharmaceutical or biotechnology industry.
- Prior experience in leading or mentoring a team of software engineers.
This role will regularly interact with members of the Digital Hosting Solutions (DHS) Team, other groups within Enterprise Platforms & Security (EP&S) including the EP&S Finance & Portfolio Team, and Solution Teams within the Digital Creation Centers.
This role is also expected to interface directly with Pfizer Digital Creation Centers, who are customers of DHS solutions for the purposes of sharing cloud usage and cost data, providing optimization recommendations and assisting, where appropriate, in the execution of optimization recommendations.
Strong relationships will be expected with key external suppliers including Amazon, Microsoft, and Google.
Make a difference today! All suitable candidates should apply through the link with CV provided. We are looking forward to hearing from you!
Pfizer is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable equal employment opportunity legislation in each jurisdiction in which it operates.
Due to the high volume of applications we will be contacting successful candidates only.
Work Location Assignment: Flexible
Additional Information
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In order to be considered for this position in Ireland you need to be legally eligible to work in Ireland.
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Please note there is no relocation support available for this position
How to apply
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Make a difference today, all suitable candidates should apply with CV below. We are looking forward to hearing from you!
Purpose
Breakthroughs that change patients' lives... At Pfizer we are a patient centric company, guided by our four values: courage, joy, equity and excellence. Our breakthrough culture lends itself to our dedication to transforming millions of lives.
Digital Transformation Strategy
One bold way we are achieving our purpose is through our company wide digital transformation strategy. We are leading the way in adopting new data, modelling and automated solutions to further digitize and accelerate drug discovery and development with the aim of enhancing health outcomes and the patient experience.
Equal Employment Opportunity
We believe that a diverse and inclusive workforce is crucial to building a successful business. As an employer, Pfizer is committed to celebrating this, in all its forms – allowing for us to be as diverse as the patients and communities we serve. Together, we continue to build a culture that encourages, supports and empowers our employees.
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