TECHFull-time
Linux Platform Engineer
By Admin · IT & Software in Life Sciences
BANGALORE (IN)ONSITEPOSTED: 9/21/2026
TECHFull-time
HIRING ORGANIZATIONELI LILLY AND COMPANYPharmaceuticals and Biotechnology
ROLE OVERVIEW
Lead the design, implementation, and management of enterprise Linux platforms and Ansible automation across hybrid multi-cloud environments.
ROLE DEFINITION & RESPONSIBILITIES
- •Platform Ownership & System Administration
- •Automation & Infrastructure as Code (IaC)
- •Security & Compliance
- •Monitoring, Reliability & Disaster Recovery
- •Cloud & Virtualization Support
- •Collaboration, Leadership & Training
- •Documentation & Process Management
Reporting Hierarchy: Reports to Cloud & Connectivity Engineering Lead • Team size: 8-15
* Role responsibilities and qualifications synthesized based on industry benchmark standards.
QUALIFICATIONS & REQUIREMENTS
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
- 12+ years of experience managing enterprise-scale Linux Server environments
- 5+ years hands-on experience with Ansible or Ansible Automation Platform
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, IT, or related field
- Advanced expertise in RHEL, Ubuntu, OpenShift, Kubernetes
- Proficiency in disaster recovery and cloud technologies
- Experience with AI-assisted development tools
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- •Red Hat Certified Architect (RHCA)
- •Knowledge of ITSM tools like ServiceNow
- •Experience working in regulated healthcare/pharmaceutical environments
- •Kubernetes/OpenShift certifications
REQUIRED VERIFIED SKILLS
Linux
Red Hat Enterprise Linux
Ansible Automation Platform
Infrastructure as Code
AWS
Azure
GitOps
Kubernetes
COMPENSATION & REWARDS
Salary: Competitive / Disclosed upon candidate shortlisting
Benefits: Health insurance, PF, Paid leave, Relocation assistance
Competitive executive-tier compensation benchmarked against top multinational pharmaceutical and technology hubs in India.
ORGANIZATION CONTEXT & CULTURE
Eli Lilly and Company is a global healthcare leader that unites caring with discovery to make life better for people around the world.
TEAM SIZE: 50,000+ employees
INDUSTRY: Pharmaceuticals and Biotechnology
Culture: Committed to unlocking the power of platform engineering through AI and automation in a patient-first culture.
EXPECTED CAREER ROADMAP
Clear career progression pathways into Principal Platform Architect, Cloud Engineering Director, or Enterprise Infrastructure Head.
APPLICATION ADVISORY
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