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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Senior DevOps & Release Engineer - **Company:** Zimmer Biomet - **Location:** Salt Lake City, UT, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Artificial Intelligence, Amazon Web Services, Software Applications, Computing Platforms, JIRA, Audit Trail, Build Automation, Microsoft Azure, C++ (Programming Language), Static Program Analysis, Continuous Integration, Debian Linux, Linux, DevOps, Github, Medical Software, Imaging Technology, Python (Programming Language), Qt (Software), Software Deployment, Software Engineering, Data Logging, Scripting, Delivery Pipeline, Cloudformation, Build Management, Patch Management, Build Tools, Teamcity, Terraform, Software Version Control, Jenkins - **Published:** July 17, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=2cea389040aa559f ## About the Role Preferably you have: * Experience with QT-based applications * Experience in scripting languages * Experience working in regulated industries such as medical devices, healthcare, or life sciences * Familiarity with IEC 62304, ISO 13485, and ISO 14971 standards * Experience supporting validation activities, audits, inspections, and compliance evidence generation * Prior experience supporting Software as a Medical Device (SaMD) products * Experience with ML/AI deployment workflows in regulated environments * Experience designing DevOps systems intended for regulatory evidence and audit readiness Your Background * 6+ years of experience in DevOps, Release Engineering, or Platform Engineering * Strong experience with Linux systems, preferably Debian-based environments * Strong understanding of system security, networking, deployment architectures, and operational best practices * Experience with GitHub administration, CI/CD tooling, Jira, and source control governance * Hands-on experience with Jenkins, TeamCity, or similar CI platforms * Experience with AWS and Azure cloud ecosystems * Experience with Infrastructure as Code technologies such as Terraform or CloudFormation * Experience supporting GPU-enabled systems and native application build environments * Experience in C++, Python Travel Expectations The position is based onsite in Salt Lake City, USA. You might be required to travel within the USA and France per business needs. ## Description As a Zimmer Biomet team member, you will share in our commitment to providing mobility and renewed life to people around the world. To support our talent team, we focus on development opportunities, robust employee resource groups (ERGs), a flexible working environment, location specific competitive total rewards, wellness incentives and a culture of recognition and performance awards. We are committed to creating an environment where every team member feels included, respected, empowered and recognised., As a Senior DevOps & Release Engineer, you will join a multidisciplinary engineering organization responsible for delivering regulated Software as a Medical Device (SaMD) solutions. You will work closely with Software Engineering, Quality Assurance, Regulatory Affairs, Security, IT, Product, and Research teams to ensure the delivery of secure, reliable, compliant, and audit-ready software platforms used in clinical and field environments. This role serves as the technical authority for DevOps, CI/CD, release engineering, and operational infrastructure within a regulated medical device environment. At Orthogrid Systems, we develop advanced software applications that assist surgeons during intraoperative procedures using fluoroscopic imaging systems. More information on our website: OrthoGrid | Zimmer Biomet. How You'll Create Impact In this role, you will design, implement, and maintain secure and reproducible DevOps infrastructure supporting Linux-based medical software platforms. You will own the end-to-end software build, packaging, release, deployment, and operational lifecycle while ensuring compliance with FDA, ISO 13485, IEC 62304, and ISO 14971 expectations. You will contribute to operational excellence by implementing scalable automation, secure deployment mechanisms, validated CI/CD systems, and traceable release processes suitable for regulated environments and audit readiness. DevOps Architecture & Operational Infrastructure * Design, maintain, and evolve DevOps and release engineering platforms * Support Linux-based deployment environments * Ensure reliability, reproducibility, and operational consistency across development, validation, testing, and production systems * Align operational practices with risk management and post-market surveillance activities Build, Packaging & Release Engineering * Own software build, packaging, release, rollback, and patch management processes * Support controlled software release strategies consistent with regulated medical environments CI/CD & Automation * Design and maintain CI/CD pipelines supporting regulated software development workflows * Administer and optimize tooling including GitHub, Jenkins, TeamCity, or equivalent systems * Automate build generation, testing, static analysis, packaging, and artifact management * Ensure CI/CD outputs are auditable and suitable as objective evidence during inspections and audits Validation, Security & Compliance * Ensure infrastructure and DevOps practices comply with the field norms such as IEC 62304, ISO 13485, ISO 14971, and FDA cybersecurity guidance * Implement defense-in-depth security controls across build systems, deployment pipelines, and operational environments * Enforce least-privilege access, authentication controls, secure secrets management, and audit logging * Support internal audits, FDA inspections, and ISO certification activities through proper documentation and evidence generation ML/AI Operational Support * Support lifecycle management of ML/AI inference components within regulated environments * Ensure model versioning, traceability, controlled promotion, and alignment with released software versions * Maintain reproducible ML build environments and containerized workflows where appropriate Monitoring, Incident Response & Operational Excellence * Implement monitoring, logging, and operational observability for on-premise clinical systems and development environments * Support incident response, root cause investigations, CAPAs, and continuous improvement initiatives * Maintain operational records and deployment logs supporting audit and compliance requirements Leadership & Collaboration * Act as the primary technical authority for DevOps and release engineering practices * Mentor junior DevOps and platform engineers * Translate regulatory and quality requirements into practical, scalable technical implementations * Maintain clear operational documentation, deployment procedures, rollback guides, and technical runbooks ## Related Videos - [Collaboration Quantified: Lessons from Open Source Developer Networks](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1422-collaboration-quantified-lessons-from-open-source-developer-networks) - [Docker network without Docker](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1418-docker-network-without-docker) - [Innovating Developer Tools with AI: Insights from GitHub Next](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1268-innovating-developer-tools-with-ai-insights-from-github-next) - [ZEISS & Microsoft - Building the Next Generation Medical Ecosystem in the Cloud](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/424-zeiss-microsoft-building-the-next-generation-medical-ecosystem-in-the-cloud) - [GitOps for the people](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/815-gitops-for-the-people) - [Integrate your Cognitive Assistant with 3rd-party DBs and software](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/249-integrate-your-cognitive-assistant-with-3rd-party-dbs-and-software) ## Related Articles - [Fully Remote Software Engineer Jobs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/447-fully-remote-software-engineer-jobs) - [Welcome to Switzerland](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/4-welcome-to-switzerland) - [Top-Paying Tech Jobs (with Salaries)](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/372-top-paying-tech-jobs-with-salaries) - [Is Switzerland Better Than Silicon Valley For Software Developers?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/2-is-switzerland-better-than-silicon-valley-for-software-developers) - [The Most Popular IT Jobs on the Market](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/376-the-most-popular-it-jobs-on-the-market) - [Highest Paying Tech Companies for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/220-highest-paying-tech-companies-for-developers)