Critical Manufacturing - Senior Administrator (m/f/d) (Remote)
Coimbatore,
India
Company Overview
Join FrontWell Solutions, an industry leader in Laboratory Information Management Systems and Manufacturing IT Solutions. As a premier consulting firm, we specialize in advanced technological solutions aimed at enhancing operational excellence in the life sciences sector. Our commitment to innovation and excellence has established us as a trusted partner in the industry, helping our clients achieve strategic business outcomes.
Position Overview
We are seeking a highly motivated and skilled Critical Manufacturing (CM) Admin to enhance our team. This key role involves owning the design, deployment, and operation of the container platform that will host CM. You will be responsible for standing up Kubernetes from the ground up, automating its configuration, and keeping it healthy, observable, and secure. You will partner closely with our Solution Engineer team to translate complex deployment needs into a stable, supportable platform, enabling them to run CM platform reliably.
Key Responsibilities
- Install, configure, and operate Kubernetes clusters (on-prem, cloud, or hybrid) from the ground up, rather than relying solely on managed defaults.
- Build and maintain Infrastructure-as-Code (Terraform) for reproducible, version-controlled environments.
- Containerize Critical Manufacturing (CM) applications and ensure they run reliably on Kubernetes.
- Design and own CI/CD pipelines (e.g., Azure DevOps) for building, testing, and deploying containerized workloads.
- Implement comprehensive observability (metrics, logging, tracing), alerting, and incident response strategies.
- Own high availability, backup, and disaster recovery for business-critical manufacturing platforms.
- Debug and troubleshoot across the entire stack, including cluster, networking, storage, container runtime, and application layers.
- Gradually take over the DevOps function for this platform, establishing standards, good operational practices, and mentoring team members.
Qualifications
- A Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field.
- Familiarity with Critical Manufacturing (CM)
- Strong hands-on experience installing, configuring, and operating self-managed Kubernetes clusters.
- Solid container fundamentals (Docker/Helm), including building images, multi-stage builds, managing registries, and troubleshooting runtime issues.
- Proven Infrastructure-as-Code experience, specifically with Terraform.
- Hands-on production experience with cloud platforms such as Azure or AWS.
- Strong troubleshooting instincts across networking, storage, and distributed systems.
- Solid experience designing and managing CI/CD pipelines (e.g., Azure DevOps).
- Ability to read and understand code well enough to debug, containerize, and integrate applications.
- Excellent communication skills in English (fluency in written and spoken English).
- Experience in manufacturing, industrial, or regulated/validated environments (e.g., FDA regulations, GAMP 5) is highly preferred.
Why Join FrontWell Solutions?
At FrontWell Solutions, we go beyond offering competitive remuneration; we're committed to creating a supportive and transparent work environment. With us, you'll benefit from:
Remote Work Infrastructure
Our state-of-the-art setup enables seamless remote work, ensuring you can perform at your best, regardless of location.
Innovative Culture
Immerse yourself in our start-up spirit and can-do mentality. We encourage creativity and innovation at every level.
Fair Work Conditions
We believe in transparency and fairness in all our policies.
Empowerment and Feedback
A culture grounded in trust, empowerment, and constructive feedback fostering personal and professional growth.
Work-Life Harmony
We prioritize your work-life balance, tailoring our approach to match your personal preferences.
Career Growth
With a proven track record, we offer tailored career plans to help you achieve your ambitions, offering opportunities for early responsibility in a supportive environment.
To embark on this exciting journey with FrontWell Solutions and for more details on applying or inquiries, please reach out to us directly!
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