Build & Deployment Engineer

Job TitleBuild and Deployment Engineer IIJob DescriptionWorking within Information Technology and reporting to the Manager, IT Reliability Engineering, Build and Deployment Engineer II is responsible for researching, recommending and implementing enhancements to software delivery processes and infrastructure with a strong emphasis on Kubernetes based container orchestration. Build and Deployment Engineer II is responsible for closely collaborating with the IT Development and IT Operations teams to design and implement modern CI/CD pipelines, GitOps workflows, and scalable deployment automation to on-prem, systems and public cloud.Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.Applies Continuous Integration and Continuous Delivery (CI/CD) and GitOps principles to design, develop, and maintain software build and deployment automation pipelines.Designs, deploys, and maintains on-premises Kubernetes and associated workloads, including Helm charts, Operators, and custom resource definitionsBuilds and maintains containerized application delivery pipelines using Docker and Kubernetes-native tooling (Helm, Kustomize, ArgoCD)Assumes accountability and responsibility for maintaining CI/CD infrastructure and developer tooling, including Jenkins/GitLab CI, source control (Git), artifact management (Artifactory/Nexus), and configuration management (Ansible, Terraform).Researches and communicates CI-CD improvements/enhancements.Implements Infrastructure as Code (IaC) practices using tools such as Terraform, Ansible, or Helm to provision and manage on-premises virtual machines, bare-metal servers, and Kubernetes infrastructure.Integrates observability, logging, and monitor/alert (e.g.,Prometheus, Grafana, victoriametrics, splunk, vmagent) into build and deployment pipelines for on-premises Kubernetes, cloud and virtualized environments.Research and communicates CI/CD, container orchestration, and platform engineering improvements/enhancements.Implements DevSecOps practices, including automated security scanning, image vulnerability scanning, and policy enforcement (e.g, Trivy, Checkmarx, Sonarqube, Semgrep, Jfrog)Supports API lifecycle management and automation using API gateway/management platforms such as Gravitee, including API deployment pipelines, policy configuration, and developer portal integration.Makes recommendations to IT management for the adoption of (1) new technology (2) industry's best practices, and (3) streamlining processes.Effectively communicates and presents designs in group settings.Adopts new techniques and technologies to further improve software delivery efficiency.Practices good software engineering techniques and standards to reduce coding errors and ensures robustness and efficiency of work products.Provides documentation, training, and mentoring to IT staff members on CI-CD processes and tools.Takes the initiative to attend job related trainings, user-groups and/or conferences, and then proactively suggest improvements to existing processes and tools.Takes initiative to share knowledge with other IT staff members.Client ResponsibilitiesThis is an internal and external client facing position that requires excellent customer service skills and interpersonal communication skills (listening/verbal/written). One must be able to; manage difficult or emotional client situations; Respond promptly to client needs; Solicit client feedback to improve service; Respond to requests for service and assistance from clients; Meet commitments to clients.QualificationsTo perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.Education and/or ExperienceBS/BA and 8+ years' experience or equivalent combination of education and experience, and 4 years of SME in respective areasComputer SkillsExcellent bash, python and/or groovy scripting skillsExcellent understanding of software build and deployment automation frameworks.Multiyear, hands-on experience with industry standard CI/CD tools such as Jenkins, GIT, Artifactory, Ansible, ArgoCD, KubernetesStrong, hands-on expertise with Kubernetes in both AKS and private cloud, including cluster administration, workload scheduling, networking (CNI), storage (CSI), RBAC, and troubleshooting.Experience with Kubernetes packaging and deployment tools such as Helm, Kustomize, and GitOps tools (ArgoCD,Flux)Excellent understanding of software build and deployment automation frameworks and CI/CD pipeline design.Multiyear, hands-on experience with industry-standard CI/CD and DevOps tools such as Jenkins, GitLab CI, Git, Artifactory/Nexus, and AnsibleSolid UNIX command line and Windows OS experience.Excellent understanding of Software Development Life Cycle.Multiyear experience and excellent working knowledge of Agile and Waterfall methodologies.Microsoft Project Management (or similar software).Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and OutlookCertificates, Licenses, RegistrationsNone required.Other Skills and AbilitiesProven ability to train and mentor less experienced staff.Ability to appropriately schedule and prioritize multiple projects to ensure timely and effective delivery of IT solutions.Good written and verbal communications skills with emphasis on translating technical concepts to non-technical audiences.Ability to work on a team and foster productive relationships with peers, management, and external clientsResults oriented and ability to juggle multiple concurrent projects with changing priorities and deadlinesFamiliarity with PBM business model (plans, programs, and practices) as well as pharmaceutical practices (nomenclature, medications) helpful.Ability to work beyond standard business hours as needed.Reasoning AbilityAbility to apply principles of logical or scientific thinking to a wide range of intellectual and practical problems.Mathematical SkillsAbility to apply advanced mathematical concepts such as exponents, logarithms, quadratic equations, and permutations.Language SkillsAbility to read, analyze, and interpret common scientific and technical journals, financial reports, and legal documents.Competencies To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:ComposureDecision QualityOrganizational AgilityProblem SolvingCustomer FocusDrive for ResultsPeer RelationsTime ManagementDealing with AmbiguityLearning on the FlyPolitical SavvyPhysical DemandsThe physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit and talk or hear. The employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel and reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Ability to maintain clear near visual acuity at approximately 20 inches or less (i.e., "close vision") to accurately read fine print, view computer screens, and handle small objects. Requires adequate color vision and depth perception to support safety and precision in detail-oriented tasks.Work EnvironmentThe work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.This position may regularly be exposed to or encounter moving mechanical parts, high, precarious places, fumes, or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, outdoor weather conditions, risk of electrical shock or vibration. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate (examples: business office with computers and printers, light traffic).Work LocationThis position must work on-site at the San Diego Headquarters for purposes of providing adequate support to internal clients; being available for face-to-face interactions and coordination of work with other employees, colleagues, clients, or vendors; as well as for facilitation of quick and effective decisions