Sr. DevOps Engineer - Shockwave Medical

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Job Function:

Technology Product & Platform Management

Job Sub Function:

Software Engineering – DevOps

Job Category:

Scientific/Technology

All Job Posting Locations:

Santa Clara, California, United States of America

Job Description:

Johnson & Johnson is hiring for a Sr. DevOps Engineer – Shockwave Medical to join our team located in Santa Clara, CA.

Fueled by innovation at the intersection of biology and technology, we’re developing the next generation of smarter, less invasive, more personalized treatments. Ready to join a team that’s pioneering the development and commercialization of Intravascular Lithotripsy (IVL) to treat complex calcified cardiovascular disease. Our Shockwave Medical portfolio aims to establish a new standard of care for medical device treatment of atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease through its differentiated and proprietary local delivery of sonic pressure waves for the treatment of calcified plaque.

Position Overview

We are seeking a highly motivated DevOps Engineer who will play a critical role in shaping the future of our technology infrastructure and delivery pipelines. In this position, you will be responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining robust automation tools and processes that enable rapid, reliable, and scalable software development and deployment. The ideal candidate will possess a deep understanding of both front-end and back-end technologies, as well as the ability to integrate these elements seamlessly within our R&D ecosystem. Experience working with IoT and embedded systems is preferred.

Essential Job Functions

• Design, build, and maintain efficient, reusable, and reliable code using best practices in software development (e.g., Agile methodologies) and IT infrastructure management.

• Automate the software delivery pipeline through configuration management tools such as Jenkins, Ansible or Salt, containerization technologies like Podman, and orchestration platforms like Kubernetes.

• Implement logging solutions to ensure high availability of applications and services.

• Implement Code and vulnerability scanning and automated testing with tools like, VectorCast, Coverity, Linters, Blackduck etc.

• Perform regular maintenance, updates, and optimizations of the technology stack, including troubleshooting and resolving issues related to performance, security, and scalability.

• Collaborate with development teams to implement and manage CI/CD pipelines that enable continuous integration and delivery.

• Has strong knowledge to design complex pipelines in Jenkins with code scanning, security standards, software bill of materials etc.

• Stay current with emerging trends in DevOps, cloud computing, and infrastructure as code (IaC).

• Lead projects and initiatives to improve our technology stack, including migrations from legacy systems to modern platforms.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Engineering, or a related field; advanced degrees are preferred.

• Proven experience as a DevOps Engineer with at least 5-8 years of relevant experience.

• Strong experience on CI/CD with multiple integrations.

• Strong proficiency in scripting languages such as Python, Terraform, Bash, etc., and configuration management tools like Ansible or Salt.

• Hands-on experience with containerization technologies (e.g., Podman or Docker) and orchestration platforms (e.g., Kubernetes).

• Familiarity with cloud services, preferably AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud, including infrastructure as a service (IaaS), platform as a service (PaaS), and software as a service (SaaS). Nexus, JFrog, Azure Container Registry etc.

• Experience with monitoring tools such as Prometheus, Grafana, ELK stack, or similar technologies.

• Preferably has worked on IoT and embedded systems.

• Strong experience on Code Scanning and secure coding standards like MISRA - Implemented within Jenkins.

• Experience with test automation and code review tools like VectorCast, Coverity, Linters etc.

• Familiarity with tools like Blackduck, Snyk, SonarQube etc. to generate reports.

• Experience creating Software Bill of Materials to expose vulnerabilities.

• Hardware in the loop and security testing [Nice to have]

• Has a security first mindset, nice to have experience working in regulated environments.

• Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.

• Strong communication skills, attention to detail, and the capacity for continuous learning and adaptation.

• Demonstrated leadership qualities and experience mentoring team members is preferred.

Please note: we are unable to provide visa sponsorship or do visa transfers for this role

Additional Information

Subject to the terms of their respective plans, employees are eligible to participate in the Company’s consolidated retirement plan (pension) and savings plan (401(k)).

This position is eligible to participate in the Company’s long-term incentive program.

Subject to the terms of their respective policies and date of hire, employees are eligible for the following time off benefits:

• Vacation –120 hours per calendar year

• Sick time - 40 hours per calendar year

• Holiday pay, including Floating Holidays –13 days per calendar year

• Work, Personal and Family Time - up to 40 hours per calendar year

• Parental Leave – 480 hours within one year of the birth/adoption/foster care of a child

• Bereavement Leave – 240 hours for an immediate family member: 40 hours for an extended family member per calendar year

• Caregiver Leave – 80 hours in a 52-week rolling period10 days

• Volunteer Leave – 32 hours per calendar year

• Military Spouse Time-Off – 80 hours per calendar year

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Required Skills:

Preferred Skills:

Agility Jumps, Analytical Reasoning, Configuration Management (CM), Data Reporting, DevOps, Human-Computer Interaction (HCI), ICT Infrastructure Management, Industry Analysis, IT Deployment, Mentorship, Process Improvements, Scripting Languages, Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC), Software Development Management, Source Code Management, Technologically Savvy

The anticipated base pay range for this position is :

$91,000.00 - $147,200.00

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