Platform Engineer

Responsible for ensuring the reliability and continuous improvement of CI/CD pipelines, developer experience, and deployments to private cloud environments. About Modicus Prime Ltd. Modicus Prime is improving the quality of pharmaceutical drug manufacturing and saving patient lives by leveraging the power of compliant AI and advanced analytics. Modicus Prime is a Johnson & Johnson JLABS company and venture-backed by Austin-based Silverton Partners along with strategic partnerships at several large corporations including Takeda Pharmaceuticals, Oak Ridge National Laboratory (DOE), eLabNext (Eppendorf), Dotmatics, and PlugandPlay. Modicus Prime has been featured in the Wall Street Journal, BioProcess International, and the CEO is co-author of the pharmaceutical industry’s ISPE AI Guide (2025). Description About Us Modicus Prime is improving the quality of pharmaceutical drug manufacturing and saving patient lives by leveraging the power of compliant AI and advanced analytics. Modicus Prime is a Johnson & Johnson JLABS company and venture-backed by Austin-based Silverton Partners along with strategic partnerships at several large corporations including Takeda Pharmaceuticals, Oak Ridge National Laboratory (DOE), eLabNext (Eppendorf), Dotmatics, and PlugandPlay. Modicus Prime has been featured in the Wall Street Journal, BioProcess International, and the CEO is co-author of the pharmaceutical industry’s ISPE AI Guide (2025). We are now seeking a Platform Engineer to join our company. If you are eager to impact the AI/ML integration in the pharmaceutical industry and enjoy rapidly scaling products and teams, consider applying to join our company. ThisroleisU.S.based,andvisasponsorshipcannotbeaccommodatedatthistime. Position Overview and Key Responsibilities Responsible for ensuring the reliability and continuous improvement of CI/CD pipelines, developer experience, and deployments to private cloud environments. Provides critical support to developers and data scientists by delivering the tools and infrastructure needed to develop complex AI models, manage deployments, and maintain cybersecurity standards. Ensures alignment between internal CI/CD environments and customer deployment environments. Key Qualifications Own and optimize GitHub Actions workflows with parallel execution and comprehensive testing strategies Maintain local development environments and ensure parity with GitHub Actions using scripting tools such as Python, Bash, justfiles, or makefiles Provide technical guidance and education to developers on platform tools and best practices Design and implement multi-cloud infrastructure (AWS, GCP, and Azure) using Terraform and Kubernetes Manage complex integrations with machine learning APIs and services Maintain and upgrade secrets management, service mesh, and networking architecture across cloud providers Deploy and configure observability platforms using OpenTelemetry (OTel) Correlate machine learning and LLM metrics with traditional application observability Implement security controls aligned with SOC 2, ISO 27001, and GDPR requirements Design asset-based permissions and access control systems Maintain audit trails and documentation for regulated deployments Basic Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in computer science, computer engineering, management information systems or equivalent combination of education and relevant professional experience. Required Experience 5+ years of experience in platform engineering, full-stack development, DevOps, or SRE roles Strong experience with cloud infrastructure (AWS required, GCP/Azure a plus) Proficiency with Infrastructure as Code (Terraform strongly preferred) Python with type hints for tooling and automation Experience with CI/CD pipelines (GitHub Actions preferred) Solid understanding of containerization (Docker, Kubernetes) Strong grasp of networking, security, and secrets management Useful Experience Experience with regulated industries (pharmaceutical, medical device, finance) Background with compliance frameworks (SOC 2, ISO 27001, GDPR) Observability platform experience using OTel (Prometheus, Grafana, or modern alternatives) Experience with LLM, vision, and other machine learning frameworks Knowledge of pharmaceutical manufacturing or quality systems Exposure to Rust, uv, justfile, or other cutting-edge platform tools What Success Looks Like Own development environments that ensure every developer is highly productive Maintain high uptime of CI/CD pipelines, ensuring code can always be delivered to test environments Ensure customer environments and internal environments are closely aligned to prevent deployment failures Communicate actively about tasks, dependencies, and required work from other developers Additional Information Location: Austin preferred Job Type: Full-time Pay (with equity): Salary/equity ratiodependent on candidate preferences, skills and/or qualifications What We Offer Enjoy the benefits of a flexible work schedule within a remote working environment, while also having the opportunity to connect with your colleagues through regular in-person meetings in Austin, including team luncheons. The chance to lead groundbreaking AI initiatives that are transforming the pharmaceutical industry. A supportive and collaborative team culture, with ample opportunities for professional growth and development, including conference speaking opportunities. Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, along with a 401(k) retirement plan. Equal Opportunity Employer Statement We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, or protected veteran status. To Apply Please submit your CV and any relevant materials to View email address on click.appcast.io. We look forward to hearing from you and exploring how your ambitions and expertise can help shape the future of Modicus Prime and the pharmaceutical industry at large. #J-18808-Ljbffr Modicus Prime Ltd.