DevOps Engineer 2
At a glance
Mid-level DevOps & Release role at IQVIA. Kathmandu · full-time.
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What you'll do
- Build AWS infrastructure with Terraform and Ansible, then keep it reliable through monitoring and operational support
- Secure delivery pipelines by adding automated checks for code, dependencies, containers and infrastructure
- Run Kubernetes and Docker workloads, coordinate production releases and respond to incidents through root-cause reviews
- Handle Linux patching, backups and recovery, while automating routine operations with Python and Bash
- Work with global engineering teams on platform architecture and use AI-assisted methods to automate repeat tasks
What you bring
- At least four years working hands-on in DevOps, SRE or cloud infrastructure
- Strong AWS and Linux administration skills, plus practical use of Jenkins, GitLab, Kubernetes, Docker, Git and Terraform
- Python scripting ability and experience with DevSecOps scanning, production incidents, monitoring and releases
- A computer science, computer engineering or IT degree, or equivalent experience
Who this fits
This mid-level role suits a hands-on engineer who can support production operations and coordinate with global engineering teams. You’ll rotate across morning, evening and night shifts and take on-call duty; being unable to work the night rotation rules you out.
From the employer
DevOps Engineer II
Job Overview
We are seeking a DevOps Engineer II with 4+ years of DevOps experience to design, automate and run reliable infrastructure for our AWS-hosted platform. You will own CI/CD pipelines, infrastructure code and monitoring, and lead incident response in production. The ideal candidate is hands-on, calm under pressure, and comfortable supporting a 24/7 platform alongside global engineering teams.
Key Responsibilities
- Build and manage AWS infrastructure using Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, Ansible).
- Implement DevSecOps practices across cloud infrastructure, containerized applications and deployment workflows.
- Design and maintain secure CI/CD pipelines , integrating SAST, DAST, SCA and IaC scanning for automated vulnerability detection.
- Deploy and operate containerized applications on Kubernetes and Docker.
- Coordinate production deployments and releases.
- Monitor systems and lead incident management, root-cause analysis and post-incident improvements.
- Provide Linux infrastructure support, including patching, backups and disaster recovery.
- Automate operational tasks using Python and Bash.
- Explore and implement AI-assisted solutions to automate repetitive DevOps tasks and operational workflows.
- Collaborate with global teams on platform architecture.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, IT, or equivalent experience.
- 4+ years of hands-on DevOps, SRE or cloud infrastructure experience.
- Strong expertise in AWS and Linux administration.
- Proven experience with Jenkins, Gitlab, Kubernetes, Docker, Git and Terraform (Ansible, Helm a plus).
- Strong scripting skills in Python (Bash a plus).
- Experience with DevSecOps and security scanning tools (SAST, DAST, SCA).
- Experience handling production incidents, monitoring and releases.
- Experience with observability tools such as Prometheus, Grafana, Datadog or ELK.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Preferred Qualifications
- AWS certification ( Solutions Architect, SysOps or DevOps Engineer).
- Exposure to healthcare or other regulated environments.
Work Schedule
This role supports a 24/7 production platform on a rotation basis across morning, evening and night shifts, including on-call. Candidates unable to work night shifts on rotation will not be considered.
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. Learn more at https://jobs.iqvia.com
IQVIA is committed to integrity in our hiring process and maintains a zero tolerance policy for candidate fraud. All information and credentials submitted in your application must be truthful and complete. Any false statements, misrepresentations, or material omissions during the recruitment process will result in immediate disqualification of your application, or termination of employment if discovered later, in accordance with applicable law. We appreciate your honesty and professionalism.
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