Azure DevOps Engineer — Laboratory & HPC Systems

Azure DevOps Engineer — Laboratory & HPC Systems

Location: Remote / Hybrid (Texas)

Job Type: Full-Time

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Azure DevOps Engineer to support and modernize laboratory infrastructure, including High-Performance Computing (HPC) environments, Laboratory Information Management Systems (LIMS), and genomics data pipelines.

This role sits at the intersection of cloud engineering and life sciences, requiring strong Azure expertise along with hands-on experience in regulated lab environments. You will play a key role in building scalable, secure, and automated systems that power genomics and laboratory workflows.

Key Responsibilities

Azure DevOps & CI/CD

• Design and maintain Azure DevOps CI/CD pipelines (YAML-based)
• Manage Repos, Boards, Artifacts, and Test Plans in enterprise environments
• Implement branching strategies, code reviews, and gated deployments
• Automate infrastructure using Terraform, Bicep, or ARM templates

HPC & Laboratory Systems

• Support HPC clusters (e.g., Azure CycleCloud, SLURM)
• Collaborate with bioinformatics teams to optimize compute workloads
• Integrate LIMS platforms (LabWare, STARLIMS, LabVantage, etc.) with cloud systems
• Ensure secure and reliable data flow across lab systems and analytics platforms

Genomics Data Pipelines

• Deploy and manage genomics workflows (WGS, RNA-seq, variant calling)
• Work with Docker, Singularity, and workflow engines like Nextflow, Snakemake, and WDL
• Manage large-scale genomic data lifecycle including storage, archival, and retrieval

Security, Compliance & Governance

• Ensure compliance with GxP, HIPAA, 21 CFR Part 11, and ISO 17025
• Implement RBAC, audit logging, and secrets management using Azure Key Vault
• Support audits and conduct infrastructure security reviews

Monitoring & Reliability

• Configure monitoring using Azure Monitor, Log Analytics, and Application Insights
• Define SLAs/SLOs and incident response processes
• Perform root cause analysis and drive continuous improvement

Required Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in DevOps, SRE, or Platform Engineering
• 3+ years of hands-on experience with Azure DevOps
• Experience supporting laboratory systems with LIMS integration
• Strong knowledge of HPC environments (SLURM, PBS, or CycleCloud)
• Experience with genomics/bioinformatics pipelines and NGS data formats (FASTQ, BAM, VCF)
• Expertise in Infrastructure-as-Code (Terraform, Bicep, or ARM templates)
• Proficiency in Python, Bash, or PowerShell
• Experience with Docker, Kubernetes (AKS), or Singularity
• Understanding of regulated environments (GxP, HIPAA, 21 CFR Part 11)

Preferred Qualifications

• Microsoft Certified: Azure DevOps Engineer Expert (or equivalent)
• Experience with Nextflow, Snakemake, Cromwell/WDL, or Galaxy
• Familiarity with Terra, DNAnexus, Illumina, or Seqera platforms
• Experience in clinical or translational genomics laboratories
• Knowledge of Azure Batch, Azure Machine Learning, or Azure Genomics
• Familiarity with HL7, ASTM, or lab instrument integrations

Technical Environment

Cloud & DevOps:

Azure DevOps, Azure Cloud (AKS, Batch, CycleCloud, Key Vault, Monitor), Terraform/Bicep/ARM, Git, Docker, Kubernetes, Helm

HPC & Lab Systems:

SLURM, PBS, Azure CycleCloud, Lustre/BeeGFS, LIMS platforms (LabWare, STARLIMS, LabVantage), ELN integrations

Genomics & Bioinformatics:

Nextflow, Snakemake, WDL/Cromwell, Singularity

Tools: BWA, GATK, STAR, Samtools, bcftools, DeepVariant

Data formats: FASTQ, BAM/CRAM, VCF, FASTA, HDF5

What We Offer

• Competitive salary and equity
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision benefits
• Flexible remote or hybrid work arrangement
• Annual learning and development budget
• Access to advanced genomics and laboratory technology
• Collaborative and mission-driven work culture