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Full-Time

Devops Engineer

UK

Posted on 11/8/2022

23andMe

23andMe

501-1,000 employees

Direct-to-consumer DNA testing services

Biotechnology
Healthcare
Consumer Goods

Senior

London, UK

Category
DevOps & Infrastructure
Required Skills
Kubernetes
Python
Git
Docker
AWS
Development Operations (DevOps)
Linux/Unix
Requirements
  • Minimum 5 years of managing and building scalable cloud based infrastructure on AWS in an enterprise environment
  • AWS Certified DevOps Engineer - Professional / or equivalent
  • Docker
  • Kubernetes
  • AWS services: RDS, Aurora, SQS, SNS, API Gateway, EC2, Lambda functions, Elastic Beanstalk
  • Awesome Linux skills (including hardening)
  • Understanding and implementation of AWS security best practices and working knowledge of the “Well-Architected Framework”
  • Experience in building infrastructure as code
  • Experience using Python in a DevOps capacity
  • Git
  • Self-motivated and able to work effectively both independently and part of a team
  • Ability to solve problems that don't have an out of the box solution
  • Communicate professionally, tactfully, and kindly while maintaining a high level of confidentiality at all times
  • Be a team player
  • Can do attitude
Responsibilities
  • Daily management of the UK engineering infrastructure
  • Set and maintain technically excellent and secure operational production and non production environments
  • Be the primary source of infrastructure knowledge in the UK team
  • Provide support and assist with resolution of infrastructure issues
  • Be a source of technical expertise and mentorship
  • Liaise with both internal and external parties
  • Participate in bespoke system and environment designs and documentation
  • Monitoring of services, logs and auditing
  • Working with development in delivering CI/CD pipelines, and developer environments
  • Delivering and supporting the implementation of projects
  • Build strong relationships with their peers as well as their teams' relevant business stakeholders both in UK and US teams

23andMe offers direct-to-consumer DNA testing that provides individuals with insights into their ancestry, genetic traits, and potential health risks. Customers purchase a DNA testing kit, send in a saliva sample, and receive personalized genetic reports based on the analysis of their DNA. This service appeals to a wide range of people, from those curious about their family history to those wanting to understand their genetic health predispositions. Unlike many competitors, 23andMe not only sells DNA kits but also offers subscription services for ongoing updates and insights, creating a recurring revenue model. Additionally, the company utilizes its large genetic database for research, partnering with institutions and pharmaceutical companies to advance genetic studies and potentially discover new treatments. The goal of 23andMe is to empower individuals with knowledge about their genetics while contributing to broader scientific research.

Company Stage

IPO

Total Funding

$1.2B

Headquarters

Sunnyvale, California

Founded

2006

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

-1%

1 year growth

-1%

2 year growth

-5%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • The launch of new features like the Biological Age and Bipolar Disorder reports demonstrates 23andMe's commitment to expanding its health insights offerings.
  • Partnerships with companies like Nightingale Health and Innate Pharma highlight 23andMe's role in advancing personalized medicine and cancer treatment.
  • The company's large-scale studies, such as the LRRK2 variant research, position it as a leader in genetic research and contribute to significant scientific discoveries.

What critics are saying

  • Security breaches, like the one affecting 7 million users, pose significant risks to customer trust and data integrity.
  • The potential move to go private again could create uncertainty and instability for employees and investors.

What makes 23andMe unique

  • 23andMe's direct-to-consumer model democratizes access to genetic insights, unlike traditional genetic testing services that require medical intermediaries.
  • The company's extensive genetic database, leveraged for research partnerships, provides a unique revenue stream and accelerates genetic research.
  • 23andMe's integration of genetic and blood biomarker data through partnerships like Nightingale Health offers a more comprehensive health assessment than competitors.

Benefits

Comprehensive health, vision, & dental plans

Family planning, support, & leave for parents

Mental healthcare

Student loan assistance

Volunteer time off

Dog friendly office

INACTIVE