Senior DevOps Engineer

About Fusemachines
Fusemachines is a leading AI strategy, talent, and education services provider. Founded by Sameer Maskey Ph.D., Adjunct Associate Professor at Columbia University, Fusemachines has a core mission of democratizing AI. With a presence in 4 countries (Nepal, the United States, Canada, and the Dominican Republic and more than 400 full-time employees) Fusemachines seeks to bring its global expertise in AI to transform companies around the world.
About the Role:
As a DevOps Engineer specializing in US healthcare technology, you will play a pivotal role in designing, implementing, and maintaining the infrastructure and deployment processes that underpin our healthcare applications. The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding of healthcare industry standards, compliance, and the technical skills required to ensure the reliability and efficiency of our systems.
This is a remote, contract-based role. (Not open to C2C)
Responsibilities:

• Design and implement containerized applications using Docker and orchestrate them with Kubernetes
• Develop and maintain CI/CD pipelines for automated software delivery
• Implement automation scripts to streamline deployment processes and ensure consistency
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to optimize deployment workflows
• Monitor system performance, troubleshoot issues, and implement improvements for stability and efficiency
• Ensure compliance with healthcare industry standards and regulations in all DevOps practices
• Participate in on-call rotation for incident response and system maintenance
• Collaborate on security measures, ensuring the highest level of data protection
• Contribute to documentation and knowledge sharing within the team

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field
• Minimum of 4 years of professional experience as a DevOps Engineer with a focus on US healthcare technology
• Strong expertise in Docker and Kubernetes for container orchestration
• Experience with cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, GCP)
• Knowledge of infrastructure as code (e.g., Terraform)
• Proficiency in CI/CD pipelines, automation, and deployment processes
• Experience with monitoring tools and practices for ensuring system reliability
• Knowledge of healthcare industry standards and compliance requirements (e.g., HIPAA)
• Familiarity with version control systems (e.g., Git)
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills
• Passion for continuous learning and professional development
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment

Nice to Have:

• Certifications in relevant technologies (e.g., Docker Certified, Kubernetes Certified)
• Understanding of healthcare compliance and security standards (e.g., HIPAA)
• Experience with healthcare interoperability standards (e.g., HL7, FHIR)
• Previous work on electronic health record (EHR) systems or healthcare management platforms

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