Job Description
Job Description
About Us
Founded in 2015, the Food Allergy Institute (FAI) is a groundbreaking research and clinical care center that is transforming how pediatric food allergies are treated. Our proprietary Tolerance Induction Program™ is the first of its kind, helping patients safely consume whatever they want, whenever they want, without the fear of a reaction.
Our success is built on years of development involving proprietary biomarkers, data analytics, and modeling systems. These systems allow us to create a unique, patient-specific therapy that can be safely deployed in a clinical setting and at home. With over 180 employees, including physicians, nurse practitioners, physician assistants, and a PhD-level research team, FAI is the largest program of its kind worldwide.
When you join FAI, you'll be part of a team of innovative thinkers, problem solvers, and passionate leaders who are dedicated to making a tangible impact. We offer access to cutting-edge technology, competitive salaries, comprehensive benefits, and endless opportunities for professional growth.
The Role
We are seeking a DevOps Engineer to help us scale, maintain, and improve the infrastructure that powers our healthcare platform. This is a hands-on role where you will contribute to infrastructure reliability, developer experience, and platform security within a highly regulated environment. You will collaborate closely with senior engineers while gaining exposure to a modern DevOps toolset, including ArgoCD, GitHub Actions, and Kubernetes.
In this role, you will be key in enabling fast, secure, and cost-effective software delivery, helping us transform the future of food allergy treatment.
What You'll Do
- Support and enhance CI/CD pipelines (GitHub Actions, ArgoCD).
- Deploy and manage containerized applications with Kubernetes (GKE).
- Collaborate with developers to improve internal tooling and developer experience.
- Drive cloud cost visibility and optimization (GCP, KubeCost).
- Participate in incident response.
- Monitor system health and maintain observability tooling.
- Write and maintain clear documentation and runbooks.
- Build and maintain Infrastructure as Code using Terraform.
- Contribute to the modernization of legacy infrastructure stacks.
- Ensure scalable, secure architecture in GCP
Minimum Qualifications
- 7–8 years of experience with cloud-based infrastructure (GCP preferred, AWS/Azure a plus).
- 5+ years of hands-on experience with Docker and Kubernetes (ideally GKE) in production environments.
- Expertise in designing and implementing security and compliance best practices across cloud infrastructure (CI/CD, Kubernetes, networking, RDBMS, Redis/Memorystore, GCS/S3, etc.).
- Proficiency in scripting and automation (Python or similar).
- Strong troubleshooting skills using observability tools (DataDog, ELK stack, Grafana, Prometheus, etc.).
- Experience with IaC tools (Terraform), secrets management, and Git-based workflows (GitHub/GitLab).
- Ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.
Nice to Have
- Experience in startups or other fast-paced environments.
- Familiarity with our stack: React, Kubernetes/GKE, GCP, ArgoCD, GitHub Actions.
- Experience in highly regulated industries like healthcare.
- A personal connection to FAI’s mission and a desire to grow with the team.
Why Join Us?
The Food Allergy Institute (FAI) is home to innovative thinkers, problem solvers, and passionate leaders who are transforming the world of food allergy treatment. Our work is life-changing for patients and their families, and every member of our team plays a vital role in supporting our mission.
With over 180 employees, Our diverse team includes Physicians in the specialties of Pediatrics, Pulmonary, Allergy & Immunology, Emergency Medicine, as well as Nurse Practitioners, Physicians Assistants, and a PhD level research team. In the food allergy world, the growth of FAI is unique in reflecting the effectiveness of its treatment approach and the supportive environment fostered by its team of professionals.
At FAI, you'll be part of a team dedicated to making a real impact. We provide access to cutting-edge technology, offer competitive salaries, comprehensive benefits, and endless opportunities for professional development and career growth. Join us in transforming food allergy care and be inspired to make a difference.
Employee Benefits
We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including competitive salary, 401(k) with employer match, medical, dental, and vision insurance, generous paid time off, company-paid holidays, and sponsored employee events. We are also committed to your professional development with individualized training and career growth opportunities.
Physical requirements:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms. The employee is required to walk between multiple office locations that include the use of stairs (elevator is only available in some instances).
This position requires the ability to occasionally lift office products and supplies, up to 20 pounds
The company provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, or any other consideration made unlawful by federal, state, or local laws. The company is committed to providing reasonable accommodation for qualified applicants, and employees with disabilities to ensure they enjoy equal access to all employment opportunities and benefits of employment as required by the Americans with Disabilities Act.