DevOps Engineer

About the job

What if the work you did every day could impact the lives of people you know? Or all of humanity?

At Illumina, we are expanding access to genomic technology to realize health equity for billions of people around the world. Our efforts enable life-changing discoveries that are transforming human health through the early detection and diagnosis of diseases and new treatment options for patients.

Working at Illumina means being part of something bigger than yourself. Every person, in every role, has the opportunity to make a difference. Surrounded by extraordinary people, inspiring leaders, and world changing projects, you will do more and become more than you ever thought possible.

BUILD, MANAGE, EVOLVE, AND SUPPORT THE PLATFORMS THAT POWER MODERN SOFTWARE DELIVERY AND AI-NATIVE ENGINEERING

Join Illumina Digital Services (IDS) and help build, automate, support, and continuously improve the platforms and processes that enable secure, reliable, and scalable software delivery and AI-native engineering.

Working alongside experienced engineers and technology teams, you will gain hands-on experience with cloud platforms, automation, CI/CD, AI-native infrastructure, and modern DevOps practices while building a strong foundation for a career in DevOps Engineering.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

• This role follows Illumina's hybrid work model and requires employees to work from the office a minimum of three days per week.   • Work with experienced engineers on enterprise-scale platforms and solutions.   • Learn in an environment that emphasizes mentorship, innovation, and continuous development.

WHAT YOU'LL DO

• Build, manage, and support CI/CD platforms, automation solutions, and infrastructure services.   • Support and improve cloud platforms, AI-native infrastructure, developer tooling, and application environments.   • Monitor platform health, troubleshoot issues, and support reliable operations.   • Apply best practices for automation, security, testing, version control, documentation, and operational excellence.   • Partner with development, infrastructure, security, and platform teams to improve delivery efficiency and developer experience.   • Use AI-assisted development tools responsibly while maintaining quality, security, privacy, and reliability. provisioning cloud infrastructure (AWS, Azure, or GCP) specifically using Terraform.

WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR

We recognize that candidates may not have experience with every technology listed. We value curiosity, learning agility, problem-solving ability, and practical application demonstrated through academic projects, internships, hackathons, open-source contributions, or independent learning.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in computer science , Information Technology, Engineering, or a related discipline.   • Foundational programming or scripting skills using Python, PowerShell, Bash, or similar technologies.   • Understanding of operating systems, networking fundamentals, cloud concepts, and software development lifecycles.   • Familiarity with Git and source-control concepts.   • Strong analytical, communication, collaboration, and problem-solving skills.   • Demonstrated ownership, adaptability, integrity, and commitment to continuous learning.

Preferred Exposure

• Cloud platforms, CI/CD technologies, Infrastructure as Code, containers, orchestration, monitoring, security, AI-native infrastructure, AI platforms, or related DevOps technologies.   • AI-assisted development tools such as GitHub Copilot, Microsoft Copilot, ChatGPT, or similar technologies.

WHAT SUCCESS LOOKS LIKE

• Learn Quickly: Develop capability in cloud platforms, automation, CI/CD, AI-native infrastructure, and DevOps fundamentals.   • Deliver Reliably: Build and support secure, scalable, tested, and documented platforms and services.   • Take Ownership: Communicate proactively, seek feedback, and improve continuously.   • Collaborate Effectively: Contribute positively within Agile and cross-functional teams.   • Maintain Security and Reliability: Treat security, privacy, operational stability, and reliability as essential.

JOIN US

We encourage applicants to apply even if they do not meet every qualification. We value curiosity, learning agility, problem-solving ability, and a passion for technology, automation, and continuous improvement.

If you are excited about building a career in DevOps Engineering and helping teams deliver technology and AI-enabled capabilities at scale, we would like to hear from you.

We are a company deeply rooted in belonging, promoting an inclusive environment where employees feel valued and empowered to contribute to our mission. Built on a strong foundation, Illumina has always prioritized openness, collaboration, and seeking alternative perspectives to propel innovation in genomics. We are proud to confirm a zero-net gap in pay, regardless of gender, ethnicity, or race. We also have several Employee Resource Groups (ERG) that deliver career development experiences, increase cultural awareness, and offer opportunities to engage in social responsibility. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer committed to providing employment opportunity regardless of sex, race, creed, color, gender, religion, marital status, domestic partner status, age, national origin or ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, sexual orientation, pregnancy, military or veteran status, citizenship status, and genetic information. Illumina conducts background checks on applicants for whom a conditional offer of employment has been made. Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with applicable local, state, and federal laws. Background check results may potentially result in the withdrawal of a conditional offer of employment. The background check process and any decisions made as a result shall be made in accordance with all applicable local, state, and federal laws. Illumina prohibits the use of generative artificial intelligence (AI) in the application and interview process. If you require accommodation to complete the application or interview process, please contact accommodations@illumina.com. To learn more, visit: https://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/pdf/eeopost.pdf. The position will be posted until a final candidate is selected or the requisition has a sufficient number of qualified applicants. This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship.