Job Information
ThermoFisher Scientific Senior DevOps Engineer - R&D Software Engineering in Brno, Czech Republic
Work Schedule
Standard (Mon-Fri)
Environmental Conditions
Office
Job Description
Thermo Fisher Scientific's Ion Chromatography and Sample Preparation (ICSP) team is seeking a to provide technical leadership in building and scaling modern DevOps and platform engineering capabilities for next-generation ion chromatography laboratory instruments.
This role is part of a strategic NPI (New Product Introduction) initiative focused on developing a new generation platform for chromatographic instruments. This is not about maintaining or incrementally improving existing solutions, but a complete redesign of a system currently built on approximately 15-year-old electronics.
The goal is to create a modern, scalable platform by leveraging new technologies to significantly improve performance, functionality, and overall system architecture. The work involves enabling robust development and deployment of software for high-precision analytical instruments, combining advanced hardware, reliability, and complex system integration.
This is a multi-year program , offering long-term stability and the opportunity to shape DevOps and platform capabilities across multiple phases of developmentāfrom early architecture through to commercialization.
What will you do?
You will define and drive DevOps and platform engineering practices, establishing scalable, secure, and reliable foundations for software delivery across embedded and distributed systems.
DevOps Strategy & Platform Engineering
Define and implement DevOps and platform engineering strategy aligned with R&D and business objectives
Standardize development environments, tooling, and workflows to support scalable and efficient engineering practices
Harmonize DevOps practices with divisional and corporate standards
CI/CD, Build & Release Engineering
Design, implement, and maintain CI/CD pipelines supporting embedded software, firmware, drivers, and backend services
Establish and optimize build systems, artifact management, and release orchestration processes
Ensure reproducibility, traceability, and auditability of builds and releases
Infrastructure Automation & Cloud
Lead Infrastructure as Code (IaC) initiatives for environment provisioning, configuration management, and automation
Support containerized and cloud-based environments (e.g., AWS, Azure) for development, testing, and deployment workflows
DevSecOps, Compliance & Quality
Integrate security, vulnerability scanning, and compliance checks into development pipelines (DevSecOps)
Ensure alignment with regulatory and quality requirements, including documentation and traceability
Promote secure configuration and deployment practices
Observability, Reliability & Operations
Implement monitoring, logging, tracing, and alerting frameworks to ensure system reliability and diagnostics
Lead incident response, root cause analysis, and continuous improvement initiatives
Drive reliability, performance, and operational excellence across systems
Collaboration & Technical Leadership
Partner with software, firmware, QA, cybersecurity, and systems engineering teams to streamline development workflows
Mentor engineers and promote DevOps culture, automation best practices, and operational excellence
Influence technical direction across teams without direct authority
Innovation & Productivity
- Drive adoption of modern tools, including AI-assisted development and automation , to improve speed, quality, and knowledge sharing
Qualifications & Skills
Degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related technical field (or equivalent experience)
Extensive experience in DevOps, platform engineering, or systems engineering , including designing and operating CI/CD systems in complex environments
Strong understanding of CI/CD pipelines, automation frameworks, and modern DevOps methodologies
Hands-on experience with cloud platforms and containerization (e.g., AWS, Azure)
Experience with Infrastructure as Code and configuration management tools
Proficiency in scripting or programming for automation
Solid understanding of Linux systems, networking, build systems, and distributed architectures
Experience supporting embedded software or hardware-integrated systems strongly preferred
Experience in regulated or quality-driven environments , including secure development practices
Familiarity with product cybersecurity and secure configuration management
Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills with a data-driven approach to reliability and performance
Proven ability to influence technical direction across teams without direct authority
Strong communication skills in English
Interest in leveraging AI-assisted development and automation tools
Thermo Fisher Scientific is an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability or any other legally protected status.