Implement platform improvements based on agreed architecture and engineering roadmaps.
Software Delivery & Developer Experience
Build and maintain automated integration, testing, deployment, and release pipelines.
Implement infrastructure through version-controlled code and reusable templates.
Help standardize deployment, configuration, and release processes.
Develop reusable workflows and guardrails that make approved engineering practices easier to follow.
Identify opportunities to reduce manual effort and unnecessary developer friction.
Monitor platform adoption, delivery performance, reliability, and quality.
Maintain clear technical documentation, operational procedures, and platform guidance.
Cloud Operations, Reliability & Security
Build and operate secure, scalable, reliable, and cost-effective cloud platform services, primarily in AWS.
Implement monitoring, logging, alerting, dashboards, and service-health measures.
Participate in incident response, problem investigation, and post-incident improvement activities.
Support disaster recovery, platform patching, upgrades, and vulnerability remediation.
Embed security and compliance controls into platform services and automated delivery workflows.
Evaluate platform performance, reliability, security, and cost to recommend practical improvements.
Artificial Intelligence & Data Enablement
Build reusable platform capabilities and cloud patterns for AI, machine learning, analytics, and generative AI workloads.
Partner with data scientists, engineers, and technical teams to move solutions from development into reliable production use.
Automate model and AI application deployment, configuration, monitoring, and lifecycle activities.
Implement approved controls for validation, security, traceability, explainability, and regulatory compliance.
Support AI development environments, shared services, and integration patterns.
Evaluate emerging technologies that may improve engineering productivity, platform capabilities, or business outcomes.
Document reusable AI deployment patterns and lessons learned for broader adoption.
Platform Support & Operational Readiness
Ensure platform services have appropriate documentation, monitoring, support procedures, and ownership.
Assist delivery teams with onboarding, troubleshooting, and adoption of shared platform capabilities.
Identify recurring support requests that should be addressed through automation or self-service.
Participate in platform health reviews and recommend corrective actions.
Support capacity, availability, performance, and resilience planning.
Work with service owners to transition new capabilities into sustainable operational support.
Collaboration & Technical Contribution
Work across Architecture, Engineering, Security, Infrastructure, Product, Data, and business teams to deliver shared outcomes.
Participate in technical design reviews and Architecture Review Board preparation.
Provide practical technical input on platform fit, feasibility, supportability, and implementation risk.
Share knowledge and promote consistent engineering practices across delivery teams.
Mentor less-experienced engineers through pairing, design discussions, and technical guidance.
Communicate technical issues, risks, dependencies, and recommendations clearly.
Challenge inefficient practices and propose automation or platform-based solutions.
Basic/Required Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Technology, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
5 or more years of experience in software engineering, platform engineering, cloud engineering, site reliability, or DevOps.
Hands-on experience building or operating cloud platforms, preferably in AWS.
Experience with automated build, testing, deployment, and release pipelines.
Experience implementing infrastructure through code and automation.
Experience with cloud security, monitoring, logging, and operational support.
Experience using scripting or programming languages to automate engineering workflows.
Ability to independently deliver technical solutions within larger cross-functional initiatives.
Experience working with AI, machine learning, data, or analytics platforms.
Ability to troubleshoot complex technical and integration issues.
Experience working in an Agile environment using iterative planning, backlog management, and continuous delivery.
Strong communication skills with both technical and nontechnical audiences.
Preferred Qualifications/Skills
Experience with AWS platform services.
Terraform, Ansible, CloudFormation, or comparable infrastructure automation tools.
Kubernetes, Docker, or similar container technologies.
GitLab, GitHub, or another source-control and delivery platform.
Monitoring and observability platforms such as Datadog, Splunk, New Relic, or Grafana.
Python, PowerShell, Bash, or similar scripting languages.
Experience with Snowflake or other enterprise data platforms.
Familiarity with machine learning operations, generative AI environments, or AI application deployment.
Experience with model monitoring, AI observability, or AI lifecycle automation.
Internal developer platforms, workflow automation, and self-service engineering.
Experience working in a regulated environment; life sciences experience is preferred.
Relevant AWS, Kubernetes, security, or infrastructure automation certifications.
Core Competencies
Hands-on technical execution
Automation mindset
Platform reliability
Security and compliance awareness
Structured problem-solving
Cross-functional collaboration
Clear technical communication
Continuous improvement
Customer and developer focus
Learning agility
The annual base salary for this position ranges from $150,000 to $190,000. In addition, this position is eligible for an annual performance pay bonus. Exact compensation may vary based on skills, training, knowledge, and experience. Alkermes offers a competitive benefits package. Additional details can be found on our careers website: www.alkermes.com/careers#working-here
Alkermes has recently adopted a hybrid working environment to support and meet the needs of employees and this role will operate in a flexible environment with 60% of time in the office and 40% from home. This position is eligible for the hybrid workplace model, requiring work to be completed onsite at our Waltham, MA office at least 3 days per week. This role is not eligible for fully remote work.
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