Senior Linux & DevOps Engineer

Company Description

Eurofins Scientific is an international life sciences company, providing a unique range of analytical testing services to clients across multiple industries, to make life and the environment safer, healthier and more sustainable. From the food you eat to the medicines you rely on, Eurofins works with the biggest companies in the world to ensure the products they supply are safe, their ingredients are authentic, and labelling is accurate. Eurofins is a global leader in food, environmental, pharmaceutical and cosmetic product testing and in AgroScience CRO services. It is also one of the global independent market leaders in certain testing and laboratory services for genomics, discovery pharmacology, forensics, CDMO, advanced material sciences and in the support of clinical studies.

In over just 35 years, Eurofins has grown from one laboratory in Nantes, France to 62,000 staff across a network of over 1,000 independent companies in 61 countries, operating 900 laboratories. Performing over 450 million tests every year, Eurofins offers a portfolio of over 200,000 analytical methods to evaluate the safety, identity, composition, authenticity, origin, traceability and purity of biological substances and products, as well as providing innovative clinical diagnostic testing services, as one of the leading global emerging players in specialised clinical diagnostics testing.

Eurofins is one of the fastest growing listed European companies with a listing on the French stock exchange since 1997.

Eurofins IT Solutions India Pvt Ltd (EITSI) is a fully owned subsidiary of Eurofins and functions as a Global Software Delivery Center exclusively catering to Eurofins Global IT business needs. The code shipped out of EITSI impacts the global network of Eurofins labs and services.

The primary focus at EITSI is to develop the next generation LIMS (Lab Information Management system), Customer portals, e-commerce solutions, ERP/CRM system, Mobile Apps & other B2B platforms for various Eurofins Laboratories and businesses. Young and dynamic, we have a rich culture, and we offer fulfilling careers.

Job Description

POSITION TITLE: Linux and DevOps Engineer

REPORTING TO: Assistant Manager - IT

WORKING LOCATION: Bangalore, India

SUMMARY OF ROLE AND OBJECTIVES:

As a Linux L3 and DevOps Engineer, you will be responsible for managing and optimizing our Linux-based systems and infrastructure. You will also play a key role in implementing DevOps practices to streamline and automate our development and deployment processes. This hybrid role requires a deep understanding of Linux systems, strong problem-solving skills, and expertise in DevOps tools and methodologies.

ROLE & OBJECTIVES:

Specific Assignments:

• Manage the Linux infrastructure using Foreman, an open-source product from RedHat Satellite.
• Provide expert assistance in Linux administration.
• Design and implement cloud-based solutions on Azure.
• Manage and optimize multiple Kubernetes clusters (AKS, EKS, Rancher).
• Implement and maintain Terraform-based release solutions.
• Collaborate with, consult, train, and support different IT teams to implement new standards.
• Provide support for containerizing infrastructure in the cloud using the latest DevOps tools and technologies.
• Demonstrate a willingness to learn new tools and technologies and adapt to changes.

Required:

• Solid experience in Linux operating systems administration in an enterprise-level organization.
• Hands-on experience with Terraform and Kubernetes (minimum 3 years).
• Hands-on experience with Azure administration.
• Experience with Rancher, AKS, Puppet, and a good understanding of DevOps, DevSecOps, and related tools.
• Experience working with RedHat Satellite or Foreman is an advantage.
• Experience working in an ITIL process-based environment.
• Strong team player, willing to work in shifts.
• Ability to provide technical recommendations and solve technical problems.
• Experience in implementing best security and performance standards in provisioning infrastructure.
• Contact regional IT teams, collect requirements, and implement standard operating procedures.
• Deploy application landing zones in Azure environments using the Terraform framework.
• Utilize ITIL and DevOps approaches to solve technical problems and troubleshoot issues.
• Work with application teams to accommodate cloud requirements.
• Serve as an escalation point for all IT teams for support and troubleshooting.
• Provide quality documentation to enable smooth day-to-day operations.

EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

• Minimum 8 years of experience on Linux administration;
• 5 to 8 years of experience in DevOps in an enterprise level organization;

Technology skills:

Mandatory

• Solid experience in Linux operating systems administration in an enterprise-level organization.
• Solid hands-on experience on Terraform and Kubernetes (Minimum 3 years);
• Good hand-on experience on Azure administration;
• Experience on Rancher, AKS, EKS, Puppet or Ansible and good understanding on DevOps and Tools;
• Good hand-on experience on Python, Shell scripting (DSC preferred)
• Good knowledge on ITIL v3 Incident/Problem and Change management process.

Preferred

• Automation and implementation of e.g. Terraform, DSC, Helm, Azure DevOps;
• GitOps Practitioner;
• Experience on working RedHat Satellite or Foreman is an advantage;
• Monitoring and alerting systems. e.g. DataDog, Icinga, Nagios;
• Experience on all Azure cloud services.

Personal Skills:

• Excellent analytical and problem solving skills;
• Excellent verbal/written communication skills. Must be Fluent in English;
• Working experience in an enterprise grade company with IT teams spread over the globe;
• Should be a self-motivated, independent, detail oriented, responsible team-player and exhibit exceptional relationship management skills;
• Ability to adapt quickly to an existing, complex environment;
• Ability to quickly learn new concepts and software is necessary.

Certifications:

• Certified on Kubernetes Administration (CKA) – Preferred
• Good to have Microsoft Azure Administrator (AZ-104)

PREFERED CANDIDATE:

• The successful candidate will have a self-motivated, get-it-done attitude; the ability to think critically; enjoy working with teams spread globally and across cultures; a desire to learn in new areas; and the discipline to pay attention to deadlines, details and quality.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills to interact with team in Europe and India and internal customers globally;
• Will be an added advantage if worked on Laboratory related applications.

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