Senior DevOps (Azure) Engineer

Ciklum is looking for a Senior DevOps (Azure) Engineer to join our team full-time in Poland.

We are a custom product engineering company that supports both multinational organizations and scaling startups to solve their most complex business challenges. With a global team of over 4,000 highly skilled developers, consultants, analysts and product owners, we engineer technology that redefines industries and shapes the way people live.

About the role:

As a Senior DevOps (Azure) Engineer, become a part of a cross-functional development team engineering experiences of tomorrow.

Responsibilities:

• Lead the design and implementation of highly available, fault-tolerant, and secure Azure architectures
• Contribute to the overall cloud strategy and roadmap for Azure adoption
• Extensive experience designing, implementing, and troubleshooting complex CI/CD pipelines
• Automate infrastructure provisioning, deployment, and configuration management for large-scale applications
• Lead troubleshooting efforts for complex system-wide issues and implement preventative measures
• Champion security best practices for Azure resources, conduct security audits, and drive security initiatives
• Mentor junior team members and foster a culture of continuous learning and knowledge sharing
• Stay updated on emerging Azure services and DevOps tools, evaluating their potential impact

Requirements:

We know that sometimes, you can’t tick every box. We would still love to hear from you if you think you’re a good fit!

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent work experience
• 5+ years of experience in a DevOps engineering role with significant Azure experience
• Proven track record of designing and implementing large-scale Azure solutions
• Experience leading and mentoring DevOps teams
• Demonstrated ability to solve complex technical problems and architect robust solutions
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills
• Relevant Azure certifications are highly preferred (e.g., Azure Solutions Architect Expert, Azure DevOps Engineer Expert, Azure Security Engineer Associate)

Desirable:

• Cloud: Deep expertise in Azure services, architectures, and design patterns
• Infrastructure as Code (IaC): Advanced skills in ARM, Bicep, Terraform, or other IaC tools
• Programming and Scripting: Strong scripting skills (Powershell, Bash) and proficiency with one or more programming languages (e.g., Python, Java, Go, Node.js)
• Containerization and Microservices: Extensive experience with Docker, Kubernetes (AKS), and microservices architectures
• Complex Configuration Management: Expertise in configuration management tools (Ansible, Chef, Puppet, etc.)
• Robust Networking: In-depth knowledge of networking concepts, VPC design, hybrid cloud architectures, and network security
• Security Focus: Strong understanding of cloud security principles, penetration testing, and compliance standards (e.g., SOC 2, ISO 27001, PCI DSS)

Personal skills:

• Ability to relate positively to and engage with a wide range of people
• Strong self-motivation, reliable and flexible team-player. High attention to details
• Always seeking to improve processes and suggest alternative better solutions
• Be ready to embrace change, be flexible

What's in it for you?

• Care: your mental and physical health is our priority. We ensure comprehensive company-paid medical insurance, life insurance and Multisport card
• Tailored education path: boost your skills and knowledge with our regular internal events (meetups, conferences, workshops), Udemy license, language courses and company-paid certifications
• Growth environment: share your experience and level up your expertise with a community of skilled professionals, locally and globally
• Flexibility: Own your schedule – you are the one to decide when to start your working day. Just don’t miss your regular team stand-up
• Opportunities: we value our specialists and always find the best options for them. Our Internal Mobility Program helps change a project if needed to help you grow, excel professionally and fulfill your potential
• Global impact: work on large-scale projects that redefine industries with international and fast-growing clients
• Welcoming environment: feel empowered with a friendly team, open-door policy, informal atmosphere within the company and regular team-building events

About us:

Join a well-established company and a strong team of professionals.

Seize the perks of global opportunities, local approach and start-up spirit.

Boost your skills with modern stacks and industry-leading clients!

Enjoy what you do, do what you enjoy!

Be bold, not bored!

Interested already?

We would love to get to know you! Submit your application. Can’t wait to see you at Ciklum.