Senior Cloud Platform Engineer

Foresite Labs is a translational R&D team that derives insights from precision measurement and population-scale biology and genetics to address unmet clinical needs. We use human genetics to systematically dissect and understand human disease biology and develop and critically evaluate therapeutic hypotheses. We engage in translational research, transforming basic insights into therapeutic opportunities. Our work supports drug discovery and company formation, and provides the core around which new ideas are realized and incubated. We offer competitive salaries, excellent benefits, a flexible work environment, and the opportunity to learn from top thinkers in various disciplines. Foresite Labs is headquartered in San Francisco and Boston.

Role

We are seeking a talented and experienced Software Engineer specializing in Cloud Infrastructure to join our dynamic team. In this role, you will be responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining robust cloud-based software solutions using AWS technologies. You will work on building and automating scalable infrastructure, developing secure access systems, and collaborating with incubated companies to establish their core computational infrastructure. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in software engineering with cloud technologies, and infrastructure as code, with a focus on creating efficient and maintainable systems. The ideal candidate is a software developer first, but one with a deep knowledge of infrastructure, unix, and standard internet tools and systems. You will play a crucial role in developing tools and processes that enable best practices across our portfolio, ensuring the reliability and performance of our backend systems. This position offers the opportunity to collaborate across diverse projects and contribute to the creation and maintenance of core computational infrastructure that supports cutting-edge innovation. If you have a background in back-end development, cloud environments, and a passion for automation and data systems, we'd love to hear from you.

Responsibilities

• Write high-quality and tested software to manage and support cloud infrastructure
• Build and maintain applications using AWS infrastructure, including SaaS and data systems
• Develop access and identity systems for secure data access
• Implement Infrastructure-as-Code practices with tools like Terraform and custom-built automation solutions
• Collaborate with incubated companies to design, develop, and transition core computational infrastructure
• Create infrastructure tools to automate tasks and enforce best practices at scale
• Deploy, monitor, and maintain backend systems in production, with a focus on release management and ongoing support
• Work with analytical languages (Python, R) and containerization tools (Docker)
• Utilize SQL, data warehousing, and data lake technologies to support scalable data solutions

Requirements

Salary range : $185,000 - $221,400

Foresite Labs is an equal opportunity employer. We thrive on diversity and collaboration.

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