Senior Software Engineer, Cloud DevOps

As a Senior Software Engineer, Cloud DevOps at Biograph, you will architect cloud infrastructure on Google Cloud Platform, manage secure and scalable systems, design data pipelines and ML workflows, optimize CI/CD pipelines, enhance system reliability, and collaborate with various teams to drive health innovations. Your work will directly influence the effectiveness of health technologies that impact patient care.

To qualify for the Senior Software Engineer, Cloud DevOps role at Biograph, you should have at least 3 years of professional software engineering experience. Proficiency with GCP, Kubernetes, NextJS, Django/FastAPI, and a strong understanding of security, compliance, and best practices in cloud architecture are also essential for success in this position.

The Senior Software Engineer, Cloud DevOps role at Biograph is a hybrid position, with team members typically working from our Manhattan office 3-5 days a week. This arrangement provides the flexibility to maintain a balance between collaborative in-office work and the freedom of remote operations.

In the role of Senior Software Engineer, Cloud DevOps at Biograph, you'll work with essential technologies such as Google Cloud Platform (GCP), Kubernetes Engine (GKE), NextJS, React Native, Django, and FastAPI. This diverse tech stack will enable you to develop scalable applications and infrastructure that support the mission of enhancing healthcare.

Biograph offers an attractive benefits package for the Senior Software Engineer, Cloud DevOps position, which includes a competitive salary ranging from $150,000 to $200,000, equity in the company, comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance, a 401(k), unlimited PTO, and paid parental leave. Our people-focused culture prioritizes employee well-being and professional growth.

When answering this question, highlight your experience with managing cloud environments, specifying platforms like GCP. Discuss projects where you architected secure, scalable systems, focusing on the methodologies you used, such as Infrastructure as Code (IaC), along with any challenges you faced.

In your response, clearly outline your approach to security, including embedding best practices in your workflows. Discuss your experience with compliance standards relevant to health data, mentioning specific techniques like securing APIs and implementing monitoring and logging protocols.

Discuss practical techniques you've applied to enhance CI/CD pipelines, including using automation tools and best practices for testing and deployment. Highlight any specific tools or frameworks you've used and how they've accelerated development velocity in your previous roles.

When answering this question, provide a specific example showcasing teamwork and collaboration skills. Describe the project, your role, and how you facilitated communication and cooperation among different teams, such as engineering, product, and security, to achieve successful outcomes.

In your response, highlight your familiarity with building data pipelines, mentioning tools or languages you’ve used, such as Python with Django or FastAPI. Discuss any machine learning projects you’ve been involved in and the impact they had on patient outcomes or data-driven insights.

Discuss your methodology for identifying problems, analyzing data, and implementing solutions. Emphasize critical thinking and collaboration, mentioning a specific example where your problem-solving abilities led to a successful resolution in a project.

Your answer should reflect knowledge of cloud services that enhance healthcare applications, such as GCP's BigQuery for data analysis and Vertex AI for machine learning. Explain how these services contribute to better patient outcomes and operational efficiency.

In your response, talk about the significance of reliability in maintaining user trust, particularly in healthcare applications. Discuss tactics you employ, such as implementing self-healing systems and comprehensive monitoring to ensure optimal performance.

Address how you stay informed about advancements in cloud technology. Mention resources you utilize like online courses, tech blogs, community forums, and conferences that provide insights into the latest trends, particularly regarding healthcare applications.

Share your personal motivation for wanting to leverage technology in healthcare. Discuss how your experiences and beliefs align with Biograph's mission to enhance healthspan and improve patients' lives, which can make for a compelling narrative.