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DevOps Engineer

Vital Interaction
Full-time
Remote
United States


At the intersection of healthcare and technology, Vital Interaction is revolutionizing patient engagement. We're seeking a DevOps Engineer who thrives on challenges and is ready to elevate our infrastructure to new heights.



About us 


Vital Interaction is a leading SaaS healthcare technology company dedicated to helping healthcare providers reach their patients through ultra-personalized engagement solutions. We work closely with large health systems, managing critical infrastructure to ensure high availability, security, and compliance. Our technology stack is built on cutting-edge tools and platforms, and we're committed to maintaining the highest standards in HIPAA and SOC 2 compliance.



Position overview 


We are seeking a skilled and dedicated DevOps Engineer to join our dynamic development team. As the primary individual responsible for the health and efficiency of our infrastructure, you will play a key role in maintaining uptime, reducing costs, and leading disaster recovery efforts. You will also contribute significantly to our security posture, ensuring that our infrastructure and processes align with HIPAA and SOC 2 compliance requirements. This position reports directly to the Head of Engineering.

Please note that while this position is remotely-based, we are only looking for candidates located in Texas, Georgia, and Colorado at this time.



Key Responsibilities:




  • Infrastructure Management: Oversee and maintain the health of our AWS-based infrastructure, including Kubernetes, RDS, Redshift, Terraform, ArgoCD, and ClusterAPI.


  • Cost Optimization: Continuously monitor and optimize cloud infrastructure costs, ensuring efficient resource utilization.


  • Disaster Recovery: Lead efforts around disaster recovery planning and implementation, ensuring minimal downtime and quick recovery in the event of failures.


  • Security & Compliance: Play a crucial role in our security initiatives, particularly in ensuring HIPAA compliance and supporting our SOC 2 efforts.


  • Monitoring & Logging: Architect and implement advanced monitoring, logging, transparency, and reporting solutions to enhance system reliability and security.


  • Collaboration: Work closely with the development team to design and implement new solutions, leveraging the latest in technology and infrastructure.


  • Customer Focus: Contribute to our mission of helping customers reach their patients effectively by ensuring the reliability and security of our engagement platforms.

Essential qualifications:

  • Minimum of 2 years in a similar role

  • Proven experience in AWS infrastructure management

  • Strong knowledge of Kubernetes, RDS, Redshift, and Terraform

  • Experience with self-hosted VPNs, SFTP, Sentry, and GitLab

  • Expertise in disaster recovery planning and implementation

  • Solid understanding of security best practices, particularly in relation to HIPAA and SOC 2 compliance

  • Ability to optimize cloud infrastructure costs and manage uptime effectively


Preferred additional qualifications

  • Experience with messaging platforms such as Twilio and Bandwidth

  • Previous experience in a healthcare technology environment

  • Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, dynamic environment

  • Passion for customer engagement and helping healthcare providers connect with their patients


Benefits and perks

  • Competitive salary

  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits

  • Life insurance and short-term disability

  • 401(k) savings plan

  • Generous paid time off, including company-paid holidays and a flexible PTO policy

  • Opportunity to work with a talented and passionate team

  • A chance to make a real impact in the healthcare industry

  • Flexible working environment with remote options



More about us
Founded in 2010, Vital Interaction is a team of passionate individuals dedicated to transforming healthcare. When you join our team, you become part of an organization backed by leading investors in both Austin and Silicon Valley that values excellence, creativity, and collaboration. Here, you'll have the opportunity to promote cutting-edge technologies and solutions that have a profound impact on patient care. 


Our proven Automated Patient Intelligence Platform combines healthcare data, business intelligence and workflow automation to help you gain valuable insights into your medical practice and create meaningful patient interactions. The platform helps practices increase revenue, staff productivity, and overall patient satisfaction.


This is a remote position.




We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive
consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex,
national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other
characteristic protected by law.