DevOps Engineer III

DevOps Engineer, III - Infrastructure EngineerThe Allen Institute accelerates science for a healthier world through large-scale research designed to answer some of the most complex questions in biology. Our multi-disciplinary teams generate foundational knowledge, tools, and data to understand how our brain, cells, and immune system work. We share our work openly so others can build on it, move faster, and ask bigger questions. We drive discovery forward and create new possibilities for improving human health.The goal of our Cell Science accelerator is to create the first holistic framework to predict how cells self-organize into complex cell communities and tissues in order to program an entirely new kind of synthetic tissue that can be used to ask focused questions about how cells behave, including in response to drug interventions.We are seeking a talented and enthusiastic individual to join the Software Engineering Team as an Infrastructure Engineer. This person will work in a collaborative environment to build and maintain the infrastructure that powers our high-throughput data pipeline and enables analysis of our multi-petabyte data set.At the Allen Institute, we believe that science is for everyone – and should be open to everyone. We are dedicated to combating biases and reducing barriers to STEM careers more broadly.We also believe that science is better when it includes different perspectives and voices. We strive to make the Allen Institute a place where everyone feels like they belong and are empowered to do their best work in a supportive environment.We are an equal-opportunity employer and strongly encourage people from all backgrounds to apply for our open positions.Essential FunctionsDefine Linux system configuration in code using Ansible; write automated tests to validate configuration-as-code using Molecule frameworkCreate, deploy and maintain AWS Cloud infrastructure using TerraformReview systems and infrastructure pull requests; follow Allen Institute standards for software development and code deploymentsManage and integrate on-premises and cloud storage systemsTake primary responsibility for infrastructure stability and performance; collaborate with developers to investigate issues that arise with applications running in production and staging environmentsSupport and maintain CI/CD, database, logging, and metrics infrastructureCommunicate effectively through written documentation and presentations as well as informal interactions with co-workersWork together with stakeholders and senior engineers to scope work and set timelines; proactively identify and help mitigate risks to project scope and timeline when needed to ensure milestones and deadlines are achievedParticipate in on-hours support triage rotation, approximately two weeks out of every tenNote: Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. This description reflects management's assignment of essential functions; it does not proscribe or restrict the tasks that may be assigned.Required Education and ExperienceBachelor's degree (combination of education and experience)3 years' experience administering substantial Linux deploymentsProduction experience with common infrastructure-as-code/configuration-as-code frameworks, such as Ansible, pyinfra, Pulumi, or TerraformDeep production experience using code to configure one of: Amazon Web Services, Google Cloud, or Microsoft AzureExperience writing scripts and automating tasks in a common scripting languageExperience with relational database managementBachelor's degree in computer science, or related field, and at least two years of experience in a DevOps, system administration, or similar rolePreferred Education and ExperienceExperience defining infrastructure with Ansible and TerraformExperience deploying complex infrastructure with multiple AWS productsExperience developing scripts in Python and BashExperience with large-scale Ubuntu deploymentsExperience managing PostgreSQL and MongoDBHigh-performance computing experience, ideally on a public cloudWork EnvironmentOpen office seatingData centerMay enter laboratory environment, including potential possible chemical, biological, or other hazardous substances exposurePhysical DemandsFine motor movements in fingers/hands to operate computers and other office equipmentOccasional lifting up to 30 pounds in a data center environmentPosition Type/Expected Hours of WorkThis role is currently able to work both remotely and onsite in a hybrid work environment. We are a Washington State employer, and the primary work location for all Allen Institute employees is 615 Westlake Ave N.; any remote work must be performed in Washington State.Annualized Salary Range$137,050 - $171,250** Final salary depends on the required education for the role, experience, level of skills relevant to the role, and work location, where applicable.It is the policy of the Allen Institute to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. In addition, the Allen Institute will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities.