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Job Function:

Technology Product & Platform Management

Job Sub Function:

Software Engineering – DevOps

Job Category:

Scientific/Technology

All Job Posting Locations:

Santa Clara, California, United States of America

Job Description:

We are seeking a highly motivated DevOps Engineer who will play a critical role in shaping the future of our technology infrastructure and delivery pipelines. In this position, you will be responsible for designing,

implementing, and maintaining robust automation tools and processes that enable rapid, reliable, and scalable software development and deployment. The ideal candidate will possess a deep understanding of both front-end and back-end technologies, as well as the ability to integrate these elements seamlessly within our R&D ecosystem.

Essential Job Functions

• Design, build, and maintain efficient, reusable, and reliable code using best practices in software development (e.g., Agile methodologies) and IT infrastructure management.
• Automate the software delivery pipeline through configuration management tools such as Ansible or Salt, containerization technologies like Podman, and orchestration platforms like Kubernetes.
• Implement logging solutions to ensure high availability of applications and services.
• Perform regular maintenance, updates, and optimizations of the technology stack, including troubleshooting and resolving issues related to performance, security, and scalability.
• Collaborate with development teams to implement and manage CI/CD pipelines that enable continuous integration and delivery.
• Stay current with emerging trends in DevOps, cloud computing, and infrastructure as code (IaC).
• Lead projects and initiatives to improve our technology stack, including migrations from legacy systems to modern platforms.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Engineering, or a related field; advanced degrees are preferred.
• Proven experience as a DevOps Engineer with at least 5-8 years of relevant experience.
• Strong proficiency in scripting languages such as Python, Terraform, Bash, etc., and configuration management tools like Ansible or Salt.
• Hands-on experience with containerization technologies (e.g., Podman or Docker) and orchestration platforms (e.g., Kubernetes).
• Familiarity with cloud services, preferably AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud, including infrastructure as a service (IaaS), platform as a service (PaaS), and software as a service (SaaS).
• Experience with monitoring tools such as Prometheus, Grafana, ELK stack, or similar technologies.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
• Strong communication skills, attention to detail, and the capacity for continuous learning and adaptation.
• Demonstrated leadership qualities and experience mentoring team members is preferred.

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Johnson & Johnson is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by federal, state or local law. We actively seek qualified candidates who are protected veterans and individuals with disabilities as defined under VEVRAA and Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act.

Johnson and Johnson is committed to providing an interview process that is inclusive of our applicants’ needs. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request an accommodation, please email the Employee Health Support Center (ra-employeehealthsup@its.jnj.com) or contact AskGS to be directed to your accommodation resource.

The anticipated base pay range for this position is :

$89,000-$142,600

Additional Description for Pay Transparency:

Subject to the terms of their respective plans, employees and/or eligible dependents are eligible to participate in the following Company sponsored employee benefit programs: medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short- and long-term disability, business accident insurance, and group legal insurance. Subject to the terms of their respective plans, employees are eligible to participate in the Company’s consolidated retirement plan (pension) and savings plan (401(k)). Subject to the terms of their respective policies and date of hire, Employees are eligible for the following time off benefits: Vacation –120 hours per calendar year Sick time - 40 hours per calendar year; for employees who reside in the State of Washington –56 hours per calendar year Holiday pay, including Floating Holidays –13 days per calendar year Work, Personal and Family Time - up to 40 hours per calendar year Parental Leave – 480 hours within one year of the birth/adoption/foster care of a child Condolence Leave – 30 days for an immediate family member: 5 days for an extended family member Caregiver Leave – 10 days Volunteer Leave – 4 days Military Spouse Time-Off – 80 hours Additional information can be found through the link below. https://www.careers.jnj.com/employee-benefits

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