DevOps Engineer - Cloud Services

As a Cloud Services Industrialization Expert, you will be responsible for the designing, implementing, and managing Azure cloud environments, DevOps processes, and application infrastructure. You will work closely with cross-functional teams to develop and industrialize cloud solutions that meet the needs of our clients and support our business objectives.

Location: Remote

**Years of experience:**Not a mandatory skill, but must have great experience working on the aforementioned skillsets. Ideally 3-4 years of relevant experience is good.

Duration: 6 months (potential to extend)

Main responsibilities

• Design, implement and Manage Azure Landing Zones: Create scalable and secure Azure environments that adhere to best practices and organizational standards.
• Develop and maintain CI/CD pipelines: Implement continuous integration and continuous deployment processes using Github and other tools.
• Automate infrastructure: Utilize Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools such as Azure Resource Manager (ARM) templates, Terraform, or Bicep to automate the provisioning and management of Azure resources.
• Monitor and optimize systems: Identify performance bottlenecks and implement solutions to ensure optimal performance and reliability.
• Ensure security and compliance: Implement security measures and ensure compliance with Azure policies and procedures. Collaborate with development teams: Work closely with software developers to optimize application performance and streamline code releases.
• Provide technical support: Troubleshoot and resolve infrastructure-related issues, providing support to internal teams and stakeholders.
• Stay updated: Keep up-to-date with the latest industry trends and technologies to ensure effectiveness and efficiency.
• Problem Solving: Turning ambiguous business requirements into well-defined problem statements and proposing architectural solutions.
• Networking Knowledge: Understanding networking technologies like load balancers, firewalls, and DNS.
• Monitoring Backup Jobs: Keeping an eye on backup job performance and cloud infrastructure.

Background required

• Education: Computer Science, or a related field.
• 5+ years of Cloud proven experiences in similar roles Experience managing carve-out projects, including data migration and IT separation, especially in multinational corporations.
• Collaborating effectively with cross-functional stakeholders. Experience with cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud. Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
• Security Awareness: Knowledge about security, risk, and compliance, with an understanding of cost implications related to business criticality or continuity
• Customer and Problem-Solving Focus: Passion for customers and problem-solving, with a proactive approach to identifying and addressing issues
• Startup Agility: Comfort working in a dynamic, fast-paced startup environment, effectively managing multiple priorities and projects
• Communication and Management: Strong account management skills, experienced in managing external partners and providing exceptional customer support
• Self-Motivation: Demonstrable ability to work independently, creatively, and with a self-driven, overachiever mindset

Soft skills required

• Demonstrated ability to lead and inspire technical teams, fostering a collaborative and productive work environment.
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to clearly convey complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
• Proficiency in preparing detailed reports and presentations for leadership, ensuring transparency and understanding of network initiatives and their impact.
• Ability to think strategically, foreseeing potential challenges and developing proactive solutions.
• Strong problem-solving skills, with a creative and analytical approach to overcoming obstacles and finding effective solutions in a dynamic environment.
• Commitment to ongoing personal and professional development, staying abreast of the latest industry trends and technological advancements.