One Vector is a rapidly growing IT professional services startup specializing in AI / ML, Data Science, Analytics, IT Quality / Compliance, and Pharmacovigilance for biotech companies. Our mission is to empower biotech organizations with cutting-edge solutions and expert insights to drive their success.
We are seeking an experienced DevOps Engineer to lead the design, automation, and operation of our AWS-based SaaS platform serving clients in the pharmaceutical and life sciences sector. This role is responsible for streamlining the software development lifecycle, building secure and automated CI / CD pipelines, and architecting scalable, high-availability cloud infrastructure. The ideal candidate will balance hands-on technical execution with guiding best practices in DevSecOps, compliance with regulatory requirements (HIPAA, GxP), and cloud cost optimization.
You will own the end-to-end DevOps function, from CI / CD workflows and infrastructure automation to monitoring, security hardening, and compliance documentation.
Key Responsibilities
CI / CD & Automation
- Implement and maintain CI / CD workflows tailored for SaaS applications handling sensitive / regulated data.
- Automate and improve development, testing, and release processes to ensure repeatable and validated deployments.
- Integrate security scanning (SAST / DAST, dependency scanning, container image scanning) into pipelines.
Cloud Infrastructure (AWS)
Architect and manage scalable, HIPAA-eligible AWS infrastructure (VPC, ECS / EKS, DynamoDB, API Gateway, Bedrock, etc.).Ensure high availability, disaster recovery, and environment segregation (Dev / Test / Prod).Implement Infrastructure as Code (Terraform / CloudFormation / CDK) for reproducible environments.Security & Compliance
Apply DevSecOps best practices across pipeline and infrastructure management.Manage IAM, secrets, and cloud access controls with principle of least privilege.Conduct vulnerability assessments, OS / container hardening, and ensure timely patching.Support HIPAA compliance by maintaining audit logs, encryption (at rest & in transit), and incident response readiness.Monitoring & Reliability
Implement robust monitoring, logging, and alerting frameworks (CloudWatch, GuardDuty, centralized logging).Ensure proactive detection and resolution of system reliability or performance issues.Change & Documentation
Plan, implement, and manage infrastructure and release changes through established change control processes.Create and maintain Run Books, cloud architecture diagrams, and operational documentation.Generate deployment evidence (logs, approvals, test results) to support client validation requirements.Scripting & Maintenance
Develop and maintain automation scripts and tooling, adapting to new requirements or evolving implementations.Support integration and configuration updates across environments.Qualifications
Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field.5–8 years of DevOps experience, with at least 3+ years in a lead role.Proven expertise in AWS cloud services and infrastructure automation (Terraform, CloudFormation, or CDK).Strong knowledge of CI / CD platforms (GitHub Actions, GitLab CI / CD, Jenkins, etc.).Hands-on experience with containerization & orchestration (Docker, Kubernetes, Helm).Proficiency in scripting languages (Python, Bash, PowerShell).Experience with monitoring and logging tools (ELK, Prometheus, Grafana, CloudWatch).Deep understanding of DevSecOps best practices, HIPAA / GxP compliance, and cloud security frameworks.Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work in a fast-paced startup environment.Excellent communication and collaboration skills to work with global teams.Preferred
Experience of working with US / EU based teamsCertifications : AWS Certified DevOps Engineer, Certified Kubernetes Administrator (CKA), or equivalent.