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Sr Devops Engineer IT

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Natera

Natera

1,001-5,000 employees

Biotechnology firm specializing in genetic testing

Hardware
Biotechnology
Healthcare

Compensation Overview

$146.9k - $183.6kAnnually

Senior, Expert

San Carlos, CA, USA

Category
DevOps & Infrastructure
DevOps Engineering
Required Skills
Kubernetes
Python
Atlassian
Git
SQL
Docker
AWS
Jenkins
Terraform
Ansible
Development Operations (DevOps)
Linux/Unix
Requirements
  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, business or technical field, or equivalent
  • Minimum of 8 years of related relevant experience
  • 5 years proven success in Information Technology (IT) preferred
  • 4 years proven success in DevOps and Environment Deployment Automation leadership preferred
  • 3 years proven success in project/program management preferred
  • 5 years’ experience working in a technology based global enterprise, bio/pharma tech preferred
  • Experience in Linux/Unix administration.
  • Experience with Python and Shell scripting.
  • Experience with AWS.
  • Experience with Terraform and Ansible.
  • Practical experience building CI/CD pipelines.
  • Experience with SQL and relational databases.
  • Experience with Docker.
  • Practical experience managing applications deployed using Docker in Cloud.
  • Experience with container orchestration tools.
  • Strong ability to troubleshoot complex issues ranging from system resourcing, network issues to application stack traces.
  • Strong communication skills. Be able to justify and stand for the proper solution.
Responsibilities
  • Work tightly with groups within and external to IT for best overall systems design and operations.
  • Work closely with customers in all phases of SDLC to investigate areas of improvement and eliminate bottlenecks.
  • Guide and encourage the team and our customers to follow DevOps practices.
  • Participate in operations efforts and be a point person for infrastructure activities.
  • Build and deploy cloud-based infrastructure to support the business.
  • Build or extend tools for monitoring applications and underlying infrastructure, and ensure critical applications are monitored in the right ways.
  • Develop automation and CI/CD processes to enable teams to build, test, deploy, manage, configure, secure, scale and monitor their applications using the latest technologies such as Docker, Kubernetes, Terraform and others.
  • Participate in architectural decisions to help improve the quality of our infrastructure and applications.
  • Configure and manage development tools such as Atlassian Bitbucket, Jenkins, and others.
  • Be ready to respond to a team or business critical incident in a timely manner. (Share an on-call rotation)

Natera focuses on genetic testing and diagnostics, providing advanced solutions for cancer patients, transplant patients, and individuals assessing hereditary health risks. Their main technology, cell-free DNA (cfDNA) testing, analyzes DNA fragments in the blood to detect minimal traces of cancer and assess organ health. Natera stands out by offering specialized tests like the Signatera ctDNA test and Panorama NIPT, along with genetic counseling services. The company's goal is to improve patient care through accurate genetic insights and early detection of health issues.

Company Stage

IPO

Total Funding

$1.2B

Headquarters

Austin, Texas

Founded

2004

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

8%

1 year growth

20%

2 year growth

52%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Natera's continuous innovation, such as the launch of the Prospera Heart test with DQS, demonstrates its commitment to improving patient outcomes and maintaining market leadership.
  • The company's diverse product offerings across oncology, transplant health, and women's health provide multiple revenue streams and reduce dependency on a single market.
  • Significant investments from entities like Massachusetts Financial Services Co. MA indicate strong financial backing and confidence in Natera's growth potential.

What critics are saying

  • Allegations of deceptive sales and billing practices could damage Natera's reputation and lead to legal and financial repercussions.
  • The highly competitive nature of the genetic testing market requires constant innovation and differentiation to maintain market share.

What makes Natera unique

  • Natera's focus on cell-free DNA (cfDNA) technology for a wide range of applications, from oncology to prenatal screening, sets it apart from competitors who may specialize in only one area.
  • The introduction of unique features like the Donor Quantity Score (DQS) for transplant rejection detection enhances the accuracy and reliability of their tests, distinguishing them from other genetic testing companies.
  • Natera's extensive portfolio of over 200 peer-reviewed publications underscores its commitment to scientific validation and credibility, which is a significant competitive advantage.

Benefits

Flexible medical plans

Investment options

Time off

Workplace perks