Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. The Allen Institute accelerates science for a healthier world through large-scale, openly shared research in biology, brain health, cells, and the immune system. The Software Engineer III, Cloud Services will design, oversee, and operate secure, scalable, compliant cloud infrastructure for high-volume scientific data and international research collaborations, while partnering with research teams, vendors, and cross-functional stakeholders.
Responsibilities
- Design and oversee implementation of secure, scalable, and compliant cloud-based systems for scientific data processing
- Ensure adherence to regulatory and security standards (e.g., NIST SP 800-171) where applicable
- Guide infrastructure optimization efforts, including performance tuning and cost management
- Represent the Allen Institute in technical discussions with external vendors (e.g., cloud providers) and scientific partners
- Collaborate effectively with engineers and architects from cloud providers and other vendors and partners
- Build and maintain strong relationships with internal stakeholders, including research teams, Central IT, and the Office of the CTO
- Translate complex technical concepts into clear, actionable insights for diverse audiences
- Collaborate with science teams to define requirements, scope, and priorities
- Identify risks, dependencies, and trade-offs, and proactively drive mitigation strategies
- Oversee production readiness, monitoring, and incident response processes
- Ensure reliability and maintainability of deployed systems
- Foster effective communication across cross-functional and cross-institutional teams
Skills
- Bachelor's degree in computer science, information technology, or equivalent experience
- Minimum three years of experience in architecting and implementing complex cloud solutions
- Minimum two years of experience designing or operating in regulated environments (e.g., working with Controlled Access Data)
- Proficiency with project management tools (e.g. Jira)
- Proficiency in at least one IaC tool (e.g. Terraform, CloudFormation)
- Proficiency with one or more programming or scripting languages (e.g. Python, PowerShell, Bash)
- Proficiency with Git for source code management
- Deep understanding of cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Google Cloud, Azure) and distributed systems
- Relevant certifications (e.g. AWS Certified Solutions Architect)
- Demonstrated experience leading complex, cross-functional technical initiatives
- Strong communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively in cross-functional teams
- Experience with life sciences, healthcare, or scientific research environments
- Demonstrated experience engaging with vendors and managing technical partnerships
Benefits
- Employees (and their families) are eligible to enroll in medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance per eligibility rules outlined in the Allen Institute’s Benefits Guide.
- Employees are eligible to enroll in the Allen Institute’s 401k plan.
- Paid time off is available as outlined in the Allen Institute’s Benefits Guide.
- This role is currently able to work both remotely and onsite in a hybrid work environment.
- This opportunity offers relocation assistance.
- This opportunity may offer work visa sponsorship.
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