Cloud DevOps Engineer - EY GDS Spain - Hybrid

Cloud DevOps Engineer Manager - EY GDS Spain - Hybrid The opportunity We are looking for an experienced Cloud DevOps Engineer at Manager level to join our EY GDS Consulting Services team in Malaga. You will lead the design, implementation, and operation of secure, scalable, and highly automated cloud platforms, supporting clients through complex cloud and digital transformation initiatives.

As a member of our team in the EY GDS Spain office in Malaga, you will work with international teams and major clients, combining hands-on technical expertise with technical leadership, stakeholder management, and operational ownership.

Your Key Responsibilities

• Lead the design, implementation, and continuous improvement of Microsoft Azure cloud platforms and DevOps solutions.
• Design, build, and maintain CI/CD pipelines using GitHub Actions and related automation technologies.
• Lead the implementation and operation of containerized workloads on Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS).
• Implement GitOps-based deployment and configuration management practices using Argo CD.
• Automate infrastructure provisioning and configuration using Terraform and Infrastructure as Code principles.
• Define reusable platform components, deployment patterns, and self-service capabilities for development teams.
• Establish monitoring, logging, tracing, and observability capabilities using OpenTelemetry, Grafana, Kibana, and related tools.
• Ensure platform reliability, scalability, security, performance, and operational readiness.
• Lead release planning and release management activities across different environments.
• Coordinate incident investigation and resolution, including root cause analysis and the implementation of preventive actions.
• Assess existing platforms and delivery processes, identify improvement opportunities, and define technical roadmaps.
• Collaborate with development teams, architects, security specialists, operations teams, and client stakeholders.
• Provide technical direction, mentor team members, and promote engineering and DevOps best practices.
• Support project planning, risk management, status reporting, and communication with technical and business stakeholders.
• Contribute to client proposals, technical estimations, solution presentations, and the development of EY cloud and DevOps capabilities.

Skills And Attributes For Success

• Strong technical leadership combined with hands-on Azure Cloud and DevOps experience.
• Ability to translate business and technical requirements into scalable cloud and platform solutions.
• Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting skills, with a structured approach to incident resolution.
• Good understanding of cloud governance, security, reliability, and operational excellence.
• Ability to lead distributed technical teams and coordinate work across multiple stakeholders.
• Strong communication and presentation skills, with the ability to explain complex technical topics clearly.
• A proactive automation mindset and commitment to continuous improvement.
• Ability to work effectively in collaborative and independent environments.

To qualify for the role, you must have

• More than eight years of relevant experience in DevOps, cloud engineering, platform engineering, infrastructure engineering, or a related technical field.
• Strong hands-on experience with Microsoft Azure and Azure Kubernetes Service.
• Practical experience with GitHub, GitHub Actions, CI/CD pipelines, Argo CD, Terraform, and Infrastructure as Code.
• Experience implementing monitoring and observability solutions using tools such as OpenTelemetry, Grafana, and Kibana.
• Experience with release management, production operations, incident investigation, and incident resolution.
• Proven experience leading technical initiatives, supporting engineering teams, and managing client or business stakeholders.
• Good command of English, both written and spoken.

Ideally, you'll also have

• Experience implementing DevSecOps controls, security scanning, compliance validation, and cloud governance.
• Experience with scripting and automation using PowerShell, Bash, Python, or a similar language.
• Knowledge of microservices, container security, networking, APIs, identity management, and cloud authentication patterns.
• Microsoft Azure, Kubernetes, Terraform, GitHub, or other relevant cloud and DevOps certifications.
• Experience working in international consulting or enterprise-scale cloud environments.

What We Look For We are looking for an experienced and proactive technology leader who combines strong hands-on DevOps knowledge with the ability to guide teams and build trusted client relationships. The ideal candidate takes ownership of delivery, communicates clearly, promotes engineering excellence, and remains focused on building reliable, secure, and maintainable cloud platforms.

What We Offer In EY GDS Spain, you will collaborate with our teams on exciting projects and work with well-known brands from across the globe. We'll introduce you to an ever-expanding ecosystem of people, learning, skills, and insights that will stay with you throughout your career.

• Continuous learning: You'll develop the mindset and skills to navigate whatever comes next.
• Success as defined by you: We'll provide the tools and flexibility so you can make a meaningful impact, your way.
• Transformative leadership: We'll give you the insights, coaching, and confidence to be the leader the world needs.
• Diverse and inclusive culture: You'll be embraced for who you are and empowered to use your voice to help others find theirs.

About EY GDS EY Global Delivery Services (EY GDS) is a dynamic and truly global delivery network of over 75,000 people working across the world, providing innovative and strategic business solutions to our clients worldwide. We play a vital role in growth strategy, helping our clients become agile and efficient and helping fulfil our purpose to build a better working world.

From accountants to coders, we offer a wide variety of fulfilling career opportunities that span all business disciplines. We look for evergreen skills, and our roles evolve with industry trends. We also work across Finance, Business Development, Technology, Talent, Procurement, and Risk Management functions to help our teams operate as efficiently and effectively as possible.

Across our locations, we work with teams from all service lines, geographies, and sectors.

Our EY GDS Spain office is located at Malaga Technology Park.

If you are interested in being part of our team, we kindly invite you to get in touch with us.