Entry Level Devops Engineer Jobs in Rockford, IL

As a result of the combination of the BD Biosciences and Diagnostic Solutions business with Waters Corporation (NYSE: WAT), by applying to this role, you will be applying for a position with Waters. Waters is a global leader in life sciences, dedicated to accelerating the benefits of pioneering science through analytical technologies, informatics, and service. With a focus on regulated, high-volume testing environments, Waters' innovative portfolio harnesses deep scientific expertise across biology, chemistry, and physics. Waters collaborates with analytical laboratories around the world to advance the release of effective, high-quality medicines, assure the safety of food and water, and drive better patient outcomes by detecting diseases earlier, managing routine infections, and combatting growing antibiotic resistance. Through a shared culture of relentless innovation, Waters' passionate team of approximately 16,000 colleagues partner with customers to turn scientific challenges into breakthroughs that improve lives worldwide.

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BD is one of the largest global medical technology companies in the world. Advancing the world of health is our Purpose, and it's no small feat. It takes the imagination and passion of all of us-from design and engineering to the manufacturing and marketing of our billions of MedTech products per year-to look at the impossible and find transformative solutions that turn dreams into possibilities.

Job Description

Summary:

Augusta Life Sciences US is seeking a highly skilled and motivated DevOps Engineer to join our team. This role is essential for automating and streamlining our operations and processes, focusing on infrastructure, CI/CD pipelines, and cloud environments to ensure the reliability, scalability, and security of our biotech solutions.

Our DevOps will have excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to work independently as well as in a team environment. For success in this role having strong communication and interpersonal skills is key.

Responsibilities:

• Compose, implement, and maintain robust continuous integration and continuous delivery workflows for various applications, applying tools like CircleCI, Github Actions, or Azure DevOps.

• Manage and optimize cloud infrastructure employing automated configuration approaches using tools such as Terraform or CloudFormation.

• Develop and maintain automation scripts (e.g., Python, Bash, or similar scripting languages) to automate repetitive tasks and improve operational efficiency.

• Implement and manage monitoring and alerting systems, including tools like Prometheus, Grafana, and Splunk, to ensure high availability and performance of systems and applications.

• Collaborate with development and operations teams to establish standards for software development, deployment, and operational support.

• Ensure security guidelines are coordinated into all stages of the software development lifecycle and infrastructure management.

• Troubleshoot and resolve sophisticated infrastructure and application issues in a timely manner.

• Participate in on-call rotation to provide support for critical systems.

• Document processes, configurations, and architectural designs thoroughly.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.

• 2+ years of experience in DevOps, SRE, or similar role.

• Proficient in scripting languages such as Python, Bash, or PowerShell.

• Hands-on experience with CI/CD tools (e.g., Jenkins, GitLab CI/CD, Azure DevOps).

• Experience with version control systems, particularly Git.

• Strong understanding of networking concepts, operating systems (Linux/Windows), and security best practices.

Preferred Skills:

• Experience with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools like Terraform or CloudFormation.

• Experience with cloud platforms, AWS certification

• Understanding of containerization technologies (Docker, Kubernetes).

• Familiarity with monitoring and logging tools (e.g., Prometheus, Grafana, ELK Stack, Splunk).

Why Join Us?

To find purpose in the possibilities, we need people who can see the bigger picture, who understand the human story that underpins everything we do. We welcome people with the imagination and drive to help us reinvent the future of healthcare. At BD, you'll discover a culture in which you can learn, grow and thrive.

We believe that when people connect in person, we learn faster, collaborate more deeply, and build a stronger culture. Join us and enjoy a culture where face-to-face collaboration supports your learning, your progress, and your success.

To learn more about BD visit https://bd.com/careers.

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Primary Work LocationUSA OR Ashland - FlowJoAdditional LocationsWork ShiftNA (United States of America)