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Merck Group - Senior AWS DevOps & Cloud Engineer

Merck Group
Bangalore
10 - 18 Years

Posted on: 17/12/2025

Job Description

Description :

Work Your Magic with us!

Ready to explore, break barriers, and discover more? We know youve got big plans so do we! Our colleagues across the globe love innovating with science and technology to enrich peoples lives with our solutions in Healthcare, Life Science, and Electronics. Together, we dream big and are passionate about caring for our rich mix of people, customers, patients, and planet. That's why we are always looking for curious minds that see themselves imagining the unimaginable with us.

United As One for Patients, our purpose in Healthcare is to help create, improve and prolong lives. We develop medicines, intelligent devices and innovative technologies in therapeutic areas such as Oncology, Neurology and Fertility. Our teams work together across 6 continents with passion and relentless curiosity in order to help patients at every stage of life. Joining our Healthcare team is becoming part of a diverse, inclusive and flexible working culture, presenting great opportunities for personal development and career advancement across the globe.

Your Role :

- We are seeking a Senior AWS DevOps & Cloud Engineer with 10 15 years of experience in designing, deploying, and supporting enterprise-scale AWS environments.

- The ideal candidate will have strong expertise in AWS cloud infrastructure, DevOps automation, CI/CD, deployment management, and support operations, along with good knowledge of Snowflake / DBT data pipelines.

- You will work closely with global teams to design, deploy, and optimize scalable, secure, and compliant cloud solutions, ensuring reliability and operational excellence.

- This role requires working in the UK shift (1 : 30 PM to 10 : 30 PM IST).

Key Responsibilities :

AWS Cloud & Infrastructure Management :

- Design, implement, and manage scalable and secure AWS architectures leveraging core services such as Identity & Access Management, Compute & Load Balancing, Security, S3, Lambda, Databases, API Gateway, VPC, EKS, ECS, Route 53, CloudFormation, Storage Gateway, and Database Migration Service (DMS).

- Plan and execute cloud migration strategies, including database migration using AWS-native tools and best practices

- Design and implement disaster recovery strategies and ensure compliance with RTO/RPO objectives

- Oversee daily cloud operations, including incident, change, and release management in alignment with ITIL processes.

- Monitor and optimize cloud infrastructure for performance, cost, and reliability.

- Implement and manage monitoring solutions using Datadog, Prometheus, and Grafana.

DevOps & Automation :

- Build and Implement CI/CD pipelines using AWS CodePipeline, GitHub Actions, or Azure DevOps.

- Build and Implement Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using Terraform and AWS CloudFormation.

- Automate tasks and optimize cloud resource usage through scripting in Python, SQL, and Bash

- Manage containerized workloads using Docker, Kubernetes, Helm, and ArgoCD (GitOps).

- Automate system administration, deployment, and monitoring using Python and configuration management tools like Ansible..

Snowflake & Data Pipeline Support :

- Collaborate with data engineering teams to support and troubleshoot Snowflake pipelines integrated with AWS (S3, Lambda, Glue, etc.).

- Assist with ETL workflow automation, data ingestion, and performance tuning for Snowflake-based data flows.

- Hands-on experience in data transformation and modeling using DBT, along with building Snowflake pipelines and implementing AWS data integration services

Security, Compliance & Governance :

- Implement robust IAM, RBAC, and secrets management practices for secure and compliant operations.

- Ensure adherence to regulatory standards (e.g., GxP, HIPAA) and support audit/compliance activities.

- Participate in patch management and cybersecurity initiatives.

Documentation & Deployment :

- Prepare and maintain comprehensive deployment documentation, including configuration details, change

logs, rollback steps, and operational procedures.

- Ensure all deployment and infrastructure changes are version-controlled and auditable.

Collaboration & Leadership :

- Partner with cross-functional teams to ensure efficient and reliable deployments.

- Mentor junior engineers and advocate for DevOps best practices and automation culture.

- Communicate effectively with global stakeholders to provide technical guidance and operational updates

Skills and Experiences :

Must-Have :

- 10-15 years of hands-on experience in AWS cloud engineering, DevOps, and infrastructure Designing, Implementing and managing.

- Expertise in AWS service offerings

- Strong knowledge of CI/CD automation and configuration management.

- Proficient in automation using Python, Terraform, and YAML for Infrastructure as Code and configuration management

- Experience with Docker, Kubernetes, Helm, ArgoCD, and GitOps workflows.

- Familiarity with monitoring and observability tools (Grafana, Prometheus, ELK Stack, or AWS-native solutions).

- Exposure to Snowflake pipelines and AWS data integrations.

- Strong understanding of ITIL processes (Incident, Change, Release Management).

- Excellent documentation and communication skills.

- Willingness to work in the UK shift (1 : 30 PM to 10 : 30 PM IST- Hybrid Working Model)

Good to Have :

- AWS Certified Solutions Architect or Professional / DevOps Engineer certification.

- Experience in regulated industries (GxP, Pharma, or Life Sciences).

- Knowledge of AWS cost optimization and billing practices.

- Experience with databases (PostgreSQL, Oracle, or SQL).

- Familiarity with Agile/Scrum and GitOps practices.

- Data Engineering & Analytics

- AI/ML services on AWS

Why Join us :

- Work on cutting-edge DevOps automation, AWS and Snowflake technologies in a collaborative, global environment.

- Collaborate with teams across the US, Germany, and India.

- Influence cloud architecture, automation, and infrastructure optimization strategies.

- Enjoy a culture that values innovation, ownership, and continuous learning.

- Competitive compensation and growth opportunities in Cloud, DevOps, and Data Engineering.

What we offer : We are curious minds that come from a broad range of backgrounds, perspectives, and life experiences. We believe that this variety drives excellence and innovation, strengthening our ability to lead in science and technology. We are committed to creating access and opportunities for all to develop and grow at your own pace. Join us in building a culture of inclusion and belonging that impacts millions and empowers everyone to work their magic and champion human progress!

Apply now and become a part of a team that is dedicated to Sparking Discovery and Elevating Humanity!


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