ROLE SUMMARY
Pfizers mission to deliver breakthroughs that change patients lives is rooted in our commitment to science and innovation. Within Discovery Preclinical and Translational Solutions (DP&TS) we accelerate the journey from target identification to clinical translation by leveraging advanced digital technologies AI and data-driven insights.
We are building a high-impact outcome-oriented platform engineering team focused on enabling scalable secure and resilient infrastructure and developer experiences. As a Platform Engineer you will be part of a team of well-rounded generalists who thrive on solving complex problems automating everything and driving innovation across cloud-native environments.
Were looking for high-caliber engineers who bring initiative adaptability and a broad technical skill set. Youll be joining a team that values curiosity collaboration and continuous learning. While we expect you to take ownership and solve meaningful problems youll be supported by a friendly inclusive environment with clear goals strong mentorship and a culture of shared success. We believe in setting our team up to thrivenot just deliver.
ROLE RESPONSIBILITIES
Each day brings a mix of routine and challenge. Youll start your day by checking system health dashboards and reviewing assigned tasks. Youll participate in team stand-ups ask questions and learn from peers as you help deploy infrastructure automate routine tasks and resolve technical issues. Youll gain hands-on experience with tools like Terraform Kubernetes and GitHub Actions and gradually take on more complex challenges as your skills develop. The team values curiosity collaboration and continuous learning and youll be encouraged to contribute ideas and seek mentorship. The environment is fast-paced but supportive and your contributions will directly impact the reliability scalability and security of the platform.
Key Responsibilities
Build and maintain AWS and Azure cloud infrastructure ensuring reliability and scalability under the guidance of senior engineers
Support the development and maintenance of CI / CD pipelines using tools like GitHub Actions
Automate operational tasks and improve system reliability through scripting and tooling
Collaborate with developers data scientists and other stakeholders to understand platform needs and deliver solutions
Manage containerized workloads using Docker and Kubernetes
Administer systems databases and networks with a focus on scalability resilience and security working with senior engineers to ensure best practices
Participate in incident response activities and root cause analysis to resolve issues and implement improvements with support from the team
Stay current with new technologies and best practices proactively seeking opportunities for skill development and knowledge sharing
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
Education : Bachelors degree in a relevant field (e.g. Computer Science Data Science Bioinformatics Engineering or related discipline)
4yearsofexperienceinplatformengineeringDevOpsorinfrastructureroles
Familiarity andexperiencewithAWSorAzure
Familiarity andexperience withTerraformAnsibleandGitHub
UnderstandingofKubernetesDockerandcontainerorchestration
Strong software development skills
Strongscriptingskills( Typescript)
Familiarity and experiencewithLinux / Unixsystemadministration
Familiaritywithnetworkingsecurityanddatabaseadministration
Basic understanding of infrastructure security best practices including IAM secrets management and secure configuration
Strong problem-solving skills and eagerness to learn in a collaborative environment
Fluent in English; capable of clear technical communication across scientific and engineering disciplines
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Experiencewithobservabilitytools( PrometheusGrafanaELK)
Knowledgeofsecretsmanagement()
Experience implementing encryption at rest and in transit using cloud-native tools (e.g. AWS KMS Azure Key Vault TLS)
Experienceworkinginregulatedenvironmentsorwithcomplianceframeworks( SOC2HIPAA)
Experience with and strong understanding of the software development lifecycle
Experience working in team-based environments either professionally or academically
NON-STANDARD WORK SCHEDULE TRAVEL OR ENVIRONMENT REQUIREMENTS
Travel up to 10% may be required for business activities.
Work Location Assignment : Hybrid
The annual base salary for this position ranges from $96300.00 to $160500.00.
Relocation assistance may be available based on business needs and / or eligibility.
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EEO & Employment Eligibility
Pfizer is committed to equal opportunity in the terms and conditions of employment for all employees and job applicants without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation age gender identity or gender expression national origin disability or veteran status. Pfizer also complies with all applicable national state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment as well as work authorization and employment eligibility verification requirements of the Immigration and Nationality Act and IRCA. Pfizer is an E-Verify employer. This position requires permanent work authorization in the United States.
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Information & Business Tech
Required Experience :
Manager
Key Skills
Laboratory Experience,Vendor Management,Design Controls,C / C++,FDA Regulations,Intellectual Property Law,ISO 13485,Research Experience,SolidWorks,Research & Development,Internet Of Things,Product Development
Employment Type : Full-Time
Experience : years
Vacancy : 1
Monthly Salary Salary : 96300 - 160500
Platform Engineer • La Jolla, California, USA