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Advisor - Cloud Engineer - Research Tech@Lilly

A global healthcare company headquartered in Indianapolis, focused on discovering and delivering life-changing medicines.
$148,500 - $235,400
Cloud
Senior Software Engineer
In-Person
5,000+ Employees
5+ years of experience
Healthcare

Job Description

Lilly, a leading global healthcare company headquartered in Indianapolis, is seeking a Senior Cloud Engineer for their Research Technology Informatics & Platforms team. This role represents an exciting opportunity to work at the intersection of cloud technology and scientific discovery, where you'll be responsible for building and maintaining sophisticated cloud infrastructure that accelerates research and development.

The position involves designing and implementing cloud-based solutions on AWS, with a strong focus on Kubernetes for container orchestration and Databricks for data processing. You'll be working with cutting-edge technologies to support high-performance computing and data analytics workflows that directly impact drug discovery and development processes.

As an Advisor - Cloud Engineer, you'll take ownership of complex infrastructure projects while having the opportunity to develop leadership skills. The role requires a blend of technical expertise in cloud technologies (AWS, Kubernetes, Databricks) and the ability to collaborate effectively with scientists and researchers to translate scientific requirements into scalable technical solutions.

The position offers competitive compensation ranging from $148,500 to $235,400, along with comprehensive benefits including medical insurance, 401k, pension, and various wellness programs. You'll be part of Lilly IT, which differentiates itself by using technology to advance the company's purpose of creating medicines that improve lives worldwide.

This role is ideal for someone who combines strong technical capabilities with leadership potential, has a passion for continuous learning, and wants to make a meaningful impact in healthcare through technology. You'll be working in a collaborative environment that values innovation, technical excellence, and the ability to mentor others while contributing to groundbreaking research and development initiatives.

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Responsibilities For Advisor - Cloud Engineer - Research Tech@Lilly

  • Design, develop, and maintain cloud-based solutions supporting high-performance computing, data analytics, and scientific workflows
  • Lead implementation of scalable architectures on AWS using Kubernetes
  • Build and optimize pipelines using Databricks for large-scale data processing and machine learning
  • Automate infrastructure deployment and monitoring using DevOps practices
  • Solve technical issues across cloud platforms
  • Partner with cross-functional teams to translate scientific requirements into technical architectures
  • Mentor junior engineers and contribute to standard methodologies

Requirements For Advisor - Cloud Engineer - Research Tech@Lilly

Python
Kubernetes
  • Bachelor's in Computer Science or related field
  • 5+ years of relevant experience in cloud engineering, infrastructure, or DevOps roles
  • Advanced proficiency in AWS and Kubernetes
  • Experience with Databricks or similar data engineering platforms
  • Strong programming skills in Python
  • Knowledge of infrastructure-as-code tools
  • Solid understanding of networking, security, and distributed systems
  • Excellent communication and collaboration skills

Benefits For Advisor - Cloud Engineer - Research Tech@Lilly

401k
Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
  • Company bonus program
  • 401k participation
  • Pension
  • Vacation benefits
  • Medical, dental, vision and prescription drug benefits
  • Healthcare and dependent day care flexible spending accounts
  • Life insurance and death benefits
  • Employee assistance program
  • Fitness benefits