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Our mission is simple: make healthcare data usable, so the people responsible for care and cost decisions can act faster, with confidence.\nAs the AI and Data Platform for Payer Intelligence, we help health plans break down data silos to create a single, trusted data foundation. That foundation powers better decisions-so plans can improve outcomes, reduce waste, and deliver better experiences for members and providers alike. Backed by $100M from top investors, we're tackling big challenges in an industry that's ready for change. Our platform enables GenAI use cases by delivering clean, connected, and reliable healthcare data to support automation, prioritization, and decision workflows-and it's why we are leading the way.\nOur innovation begins with people. We are bold, curious, and collaborative-because the best ideas come from working together. We embrace the thoughtful use of AI and automation to drive innovation and efficiency, and we look for individuals who are curious and adaptable-those excited to leverage emerging technologies to enhance how we work-while keeping human insight, connection, and our clients at the center of every decision.\nReady to make an impact? Join us and let's build the future together.\nAbout the Role\nThis is a contract role.\nThe DevOps Team focuses on improving the telemetry around and availability of Abacus' product offerings while contributing to the sustainability of engineering practice throughout the organization. As the \"engineers behind the engineers,\" we are responsible for a diverse set of tasks from across the DevOps spectrum. We work in many contexts, using many tools and technologies to remove obstacles and keep the rest of the engineering organization moving as efficiently and effectively as possible. 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Therefore, we dedicate resources to building diverse teams and providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants. Abacus prohibits discrimination and harassment regarding race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.\nAt the heart of who we are is a commitment to continuously and intentionally building an inclusive culture-one that empowers every team member across the globe to do their best work and bring their authentic selves. We carry that same commitment into our hiring process, aiming to create an interview experience where you feel comfortable and confident showcasing your strengths. If there’s anything we can do to support that-big or small-please let us know.\nAI Use in Recruitment\nWe use AI-powered tools throughout our recruitment process. 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