DevXOps Platform Engineer

MSD

Platform Engineer building AWS, Kubernetes, and CI/CD platforms for Merck’s global healthcare business. Enabling secure, scalable developer self-service and production reliability.

Posted 8/11/2026full-timeRahway • New Jersey • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $87,300 - $137,400 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in designing and implementing AWS cloud infrastructure, utilizing Infrastructure as Code tools like Terraform and Ansible, and managing CI/CD pipelines with GitHub Actions. Proficient in containerization and orchestration technologies, ensuring platform reliability and compliance with security best practices.

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AWS Cloud Infrastructure ManagementInfrastructure As Code (Terraform, Ansible)CI/CD Pipeline Development (GitHub Actions)Containerization (Docker, Kubernetes)Production System Support

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Hard Skills

Platform EngineeringDevOpsInfrastructure EngineeringSite Reliability EngineeringLinux ProficiencyScripting (Python)CI/CD MethodologiesContainer Orchestration (Kubernetes, OpenShift)Monitoring Tools (Prometheus, Grafana)Network Protocols

Soft Skills

Excellent Communication Skills

Tools & Technologies

AWS (EKS, EC2, RDS, IAM, VPC)GitHub ActionsDockerKubernetesPrometheusGrafanaCloudWatchLog AnalyticsJFrog ArtifactoryCrossplane

Certifications & Qualifications

AWS CertificationRed Hat Ansible Automation PlatformKubernetes Certification

Industry Keywords

Infrastructure As CodeCI/CD WorkflowsSecurity Best PracticesAccessibility StandardsITSM Integration

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AnsibleAWSAzureCloudDockerEC2GrafanaITSMKubernetesLinuxOpenShiftPackerPrometheusPythonSDLCServiceNowTerraform

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Build, maintain, and evolve foundational platforms supporting product development teams
Design and implement platform solutions using Infrastructure as Code tools such as Terraform and Ansible
Collaborate with development teams to ensure application performance, scalability, and reliability
Design, implement, and manage AWS cloud infrastructure, including EKS, EC2, RDS, IAM, VPC networking, CloudWatch, and CloudTrail
Implement logging, monitoring, and alerting with Prometheus, Grafana, Loki, Alertmanager, CloudWatch, and Log Analytics
Design, build, and maintain CI/CD pipelines using GitHub Actions and manage SDLC documentation
Design, implement, and maintain containerized solutions using Kubernetes and Docker, including EKS deployments
Contribute to architectural discussions and technical decisions for the DXO Platform
Develop automation and self-service capabilities using Ansible, Crossplane, and custom scripts
Provide production support to ensure platform availability, reliability, and performance
Implement security best practices and maintain compliance with organizational policies and industry standards
Automate testing procedures and document defects to meet accessibility standards

Requirements

What you’ll need

High school diploma required
5+ years of experience in Platform Engineering, DevOps, Infrastructure Engineering, or Site Reliability Engineering roles
Hands-on experience designing, building, and operating production systems on AWS
Familiarity with Azure
Deep proficiency in Linux
Strong scripting skills in Python or similar languages
Extensive experience with CI/CD methodologies and GitHub Actions or GitLab CI
Experience with Ansible
Understanding of containerization technologies such as Podman and Docker
Understanding of container orchestration such as Kubernetes and OpenShift
Experience with infrastructure-as-code principles and tools such as Terraform
Experience with Prometheus, Grafana, ELK stack, CloudWatch, and Log Analytics
Familiarity with Git, GitOps, and semantic versioning
Familiarity with artifact management using JFrog Artifactory or Nexus
Understanding of network protocols and security best practices
Excellent communication skills for mentoring engineers, documentation, and technical presentations
Certifications in AWS, Red Hat Ansible Automation Platform, or Kubernetes preferred
Experience with JFrog Artifactory and JFrog Xray administration preferred
Knowledge of OpenShift Operators and Kubernetes CRDs preferred
Experience integrating ServiceNow or other ITSM platforms into CI/CD workflows preferred
Working knowledge of Backstage preferred
Terraform, Packer, or Crossplane expertise preferred

Benefits

Comp & perks

Annual bonus eligibility
Long-term incentive eligibility, if applicable
Medical healthcare
Dental healthcare
Vision healthcare
Other insurance benefits for employee and family
Retirement benefits, including 401(k)
Paid holidays
Vacation
Compassionate days
Sick days